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New Documentary Chronicles Midwife Ina May Gaskin

Make This Your Best Birth Ever

Make This Your Best Birth Ever

Go the full 40; don't rush baby's arrival

6 Reasons Breastfeeding is Good for You

6 Reasons Breastfeeding is Good for You

The Importance of Nursing Your Preemie

The Importance of Nursing Your Preemie

Give Your Preemie the Best Start

Give Your Preemie the Best Start

These tips will help your baby have a stronger start in life

Boy or Girl? Let's Find Out Together

Boy or Girl? Let's Find Out Together

Celebrate the news of your baby's sex with a gender-reveal party

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Toddler

Got Thumb?

Tasty, but a tough habit to break.

Mini Me

Mini Me

How do kids learn to behave? By watching us.

Dining with the Dawdler

Dining with the Dawdler

They fiddle, they pick, but they just won't eat. Sound familiar?

Water Safety 101

Water Safety 101

Keep kids safe around backyard pools

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

You can thank Kyle Wagenshutz for more places to bike around Memphis

Meet Our 2013 Cover Kid Winners

Meet Our 2013 Cover Kid Winners

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Pre-Teen

Got a Tween? Then You'll Recognize the New Attitude

Got a Tween? Then You'll Recognize the New Attitude

If storm clouds are brewing at your house, these steps will help you to tame unruly tween attitudes

How to Respond to Bullying

How to Respond to Bullying

Dear Teacher

Why Is My Child So Different?

Why Is My Child So Different?

Impulsivity, a lack of focus, and constant motion could be signs of ADHD

Taking a World View

Taking a World View

Reginald White Jr. thinks globally to pursue his dreams

Sorting Out Eliana

Sorting Out Eliana

One family's journey to understand their daughter's mental illness

Loosen the Reins

Loosen the Reins

Editor's Note

On Newsstands Now

Living in the Moment

Living in the Moment

Products We Like: BabyGanics Sunscreen

Products We Like: BabyGanics Sunscreen

Splash parties are the best way to beat the heat of summer. But outdoor play requires a sunscreen that's strong enough — and safe enough — for your children's delicate skin. That's why we like BabyGanics Cover-Up Face and Body Sunscreen. With these...

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2013.06.13 02:30 PM

Memphis Parent Is Live on Local News 24's Noonday Broadcast

Memphis Parent Is Live on Local News 24's Noonday Broadcast

I was the featured guest on Local News 24’s live noonday newscast on Tuesday, June 10th. The station, WANT-TV, is the ABC affiliate in Memphis (formerly WPTY). News Anchor Joy Lambert gave me a call on Monday, hoping I could weigh in on fun summer activities for families — as if!!...

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2013.06.12 12:31 PM

Date Night Ideas: Orpheum's 2013 Summer Film Line-Up

Date Night Ideas: Orpheum's 2013 Summer Film Line-Up

As parents, we need two things to make family life a bit more sane: A night out alone with our honey, and a reliable (maybe even awesome) babysitter. Once those are in place, you can plan to spend part of your weekend nights this summer going to the movies at the Orpheum's 2013 Summer...

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2013.06.05 05:07 PM

Kids Fishing Rodeo at Meeman Shelby Forest State Park June 8

Kids Fishing Rodeo at Meeman Shelby Forest State Park June 8

Grab your kid, a fishing rod, and have fun this Saturday! Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is hosting its Annual Kid’s Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 8, from 8 until 11 a.m. This free fishing day will be held at Poplar Tree Lake. Fishing is allowed from the bank only, and boats may only...

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2013.06.04 12:08 PM

Ways to Help Families Affected by the May 20th Tornado in Oklahoma City

Ways to Help Families Affected by the May 20th Tornado in Oklahoma City

Looking for a way to help Oklahoma families in need in the aftermath of tornadoes of May 19-20? MetroFamily magazine in Oklahoma City compiled this list of outlets accepting donations of items and services. To find out about loved ones in Moore: safeandwell.org Donating Money...

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2013.05.21 10:07 PM

Summer Scholars Camp for AP Students and Aerial Camp for Tweens and Teens

Summer Scholars Camp for AP Students and Aerial Camp for Tweens and Teens

Summer Scholars Camp for AP Students This camp is designed to prepare high school teens for the challenges of a college-level Advanced Placement course. Campers will meet other students from across the region during this week-long prep. Camp is open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders...

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2013.05.21 02:25 PM

Catch The WMB Quartet Live This Summer

Catch The WMB Quartet Live This Summer

Pictured left to right: Musicians Carl Maguire, Bradford Beard, writer Stephanie Painter, Alan Maguire, & Reginald White   I get to meet a lot of talented kids while on assignment for Memphis Parent magazine. In fact, several profiled for our Can-do Kids column have made music...

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2013.05.21 10:45 AM

Summer Tips: All About Sunscreen

Summer Tips: All About Sunscreen

Healthy skin needs to be protected. With the approach of summer, we're spending more time outdoors with our family. So be sure you know what type of sunscreen to buy — and how to apply it. Just follow these five easy steps, recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. 1....

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2013.05.15 08:24 AM

More Summer Camp Ideas

More Summer Camp Ideas

Summer is just around the corner, what will your kids be doing? If you're still looking for last-minute possibilities, we've got a couple of suggestions. JR. RANGER CAMP - AGES 6-14 Let your kid develop a love of the outdoors by attending a Junior Ranger program at T. O. Fuller...

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2013.05.13 04:09 PM

Fun Ways to Celebrate Mom for Mother's Day

Fun Ways to Celebrate Mom for Mother's Day

Celebrate Mother's Day all weekend long with one of these fun activities that will bring smile to your face as well as to your family. Get Your Greek On - The 55th Annual Greek Festival kicks off Friday, May 10. If mom loves trying new foods, get in line for the Greek dinner they serve...

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2013.05.10 10:57 AM