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Parenting November 2008 Issue

Articles, slideshows and web extras featured in the November issue of Parenting magazine

By Parenting.com

On the cover:


Mom rules you can break

Why kids lie and ways to handle it, age by age

Vaccines (Advice to ease your fears)

25 Toys of the Year
Plus: Win them all!

Mad money: How to argue less about it


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Contests and Giveaways

Baby Talkers Video Contest
Your Kid's Biggest Whopper Contest
Toys of the Year Giveaway
Touch-Up Giveaway
Great Wolf Lodge Giveaway
Little Dino Giveaway
Mom's Big Book of Baking Giveaway Official Rules

 

Features

Toys of the Year 2008
Toy Hall of Fame Web Extra!
Why Kids Lie -- Age by Age
Holiday Decorating Ideas
Vaccines: Fact and Fiction
Vaccine Tracker Schedule Web Extra!
How to Argue Less About Money
Start a Family Tradition!
12 Parenting Rules You Can Break
Potty Training Strategies Web Extra!
Listen up, Washington!




Mom Exchange

Mom Exchange: How We Enjoy the Rest of Thanksgiving Weekend







Kids' Health

Cold Sores 101
4 Germ-Fighting Tips
Finding the Right Baby Formula
A Guide to Kids' Coughs
Q&A: Infant's Finger-Sucking Habit
Q&A: Biting Baby
Q&A: Relief for Night Terrors



Smart Solutions

Reality Check: Breastfeeding a Toddler
Reality Check: Another Toddler's Development
Reality Check: Mother-in-Law Ignores Child's Allergies






Mom's-Eye View

Help (Not) Wanted









Your Time

Brighten Up Your Smile
Five-Minute Tension Tamers
Happy Meals






Ages+Stages

Can Your Baby See Her Reflection?
Stop and Start Development
Making "No" Mean "No"
Encouragement For Your Tiny Artist
Help Him Name His Body Parts
Kids, Boxes, Joy
Letting Your Toddler Pitch In
Getting Kids Out Of Your Bed
Activities to Improve Your Preschooler's Math Skills
Staying Close When Grandparents Are Far
A Little Help With Their Friends



Dad's-Eye View

Dad's-Eye View: Dad Only









Good Eating

Stress Free Holiday Side Dishes
How to Cook the Perfect Holiday Turkey Web Extra!
3 Creative Ways to Use Stuffing
4 Easy Ways to Make Healthier Choices
Holiday Baking Made Easy
Mom's Big Book of Baking Recipes Web Extra!



Last Word

Goodnight Mom


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Quick Poll

Would you let your tween go trick or treating with just a group of friends?

No way, there are too many weirdoes out there!
For a little while, but only during daylight hours.
Sure, as long as they keep in touch with me.


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