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Parenting December/January 2009 Issue
Articles, slideshows and web extras featured in the December/January issue of Parenting magazine
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Holiday Gift Guide: 50 fabulous presents for everyone on your list!

Had enough whine? You can take charge

7 ways to enjoy your baby's first year

The shock (and joy) of a surprise pregnancy

Making peace with your in-laws

Why kids get sicker at night and how to help -- fast!


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Cookie Bake-Off Bonanza Contest
Boston Market Giveaway
Nintendo Wii Fit Giveaway
Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy Ticket Giveaway
HealthSmart Steamer Giveaway
The Classic Cookbook from Philosophy Giveaway
Physicians Formula Circle Rx Circle Control Concealer Giveaway

 

Features

Holiday Gift Guide:
10 Best Gifts for Kids
6 Best Gifts for Babies
6 Best Gifts for Women
6 Best Gifts for Guys
6 Best Gifts for Grandparents
6 Best Gifts in a Pinch
8 Best Gifts Under $15
11 Hot Gifts for Your Husband Web Extra!
Holiday Survival Guide Web Extra!
Why Kids Get Sicker at Night
Making Peace With Your In-Laws
10 Mother-In-Law Horror Stories Web Extra!
7 Fancy Fashions
7 Ways to Enjoy Your Baby's First Year
Be a Take-Charge Mom
Learning From Liam



Mom Exchange

How We Stay Sane (Mostly!) During Holiday Craziness







Kids' Health

Car-Seat Conundrums
Do Girls Get Enough Exercise?
3 Penis Concerns
Potty Pooping Problems
Q&A: Dealing with a Masturbating Toddler
Q&A: Recurrent UTIs
Q&A: Bonding with Preemies



Smart Solutions

Reality Check: Odd Parent Out
Reality Check: Lowering Gift Expectations
Reality Check: Bullying the Dog
E-Card Holiday Greetings






Your Time

Wake-Up Makeup
Instant Energy!
Learn to Say No
Surprising Facts About Your Teeth






Ages+Stages

Motion Games for Babies
Handling Velcro Babies
Your Baby's Keen Sense of Smell
4 Milestones You Didn't Know About
Introducing the Inside Voice
Why Toddlers Love Sorting
How to Defuse a Tantrum -- Fast
  Teaching Kids How to Express Feelings
  Teaching Kids to Say "I'm sorry"
When He Can Play Catch
Learning Music Appreciation at Home
Cold-weather Outdoor Fun
Gearing Up For Gossip
Suspicious about Santa




Good Eating

Cookie Contest Winners
Why Picky Eating Can Be Good for Kids

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13 Bargain Winter-into-Spring Fashions

Jackets, boots and more to get you ready for warmer weather

 
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