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Exploring the web is fun, easy and safe for kids thanks to this browser designed for 3 - 12 year olds.
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CNN’s morning anchor Kiran Chetry, about to give birth to her second child, talks about sneaking afternoon naps, and loving bubble baths and McDonald’s fries.
- How to Eat When Pregnant: Take Care of Your Baby, Indulge Yourself, Too!
Your mind is nagging you to choose the broccoli, beet salad and grilled tofu, but your body is screaming out for Oreos, Cheetos, and Haagen Dazs. What should you eat? How about a bit of both? Here’s how to balance your pregnancy diet.
- How to Raise a Polite Child
Have you ever wished your little one hadn't blurted out that naughty word -- that he learned when you slammed your finger in the door last week? Has your child ever done something so embarrassing that you want to crawl in a hole?
- Road Scholars: Teach Your Kids While You’re Driving
Teach your kids while you’re driving them to soccer practice, girl scouts meetings and hip hop lessons.
- 10 Questions: Tennis Superstar Lindsay Davenport
When a woman boldly celebrates motherhood & stands firm about her priorities, all mothers benefit. That’s why we applaud tennis superstar Lindsay Davenport who shows the world that being a mom is as important as being a sports hero.
- Can I Get Pregnant If Only One of My Ovaries Works?
Our new fertility expert Dr. Bradford Kolb answers your family planning questions. This month: “Can I get pregnant if only one of my ovaries works?” and “Can a Woman Transmit Her Own DNA to Donor Eggs?”
- 10 Questions: Jodie Foster
American icon Jodie Foster is not only one of the queens of modern cinema, she is also a devoted hands-on mom. She spoke to us about respecting your children for who they are, embracing imperfection, and loving comfortable shoes.
- “Help! My Son Has a Terrible Mouth and Attitude. What Can I Do?”
My son thinks we have to buy him everything he wants, and if we don't, he calls me a hippo and tells me I’m mean. My methods of getting him to stop misbehaving, being rude and disrespectful just aren’t working. Any advice?



