Age
& Stage
What is baby
like? (Month 1)
Baby states (Month 1)
If a baby is premature (month 1, see page 7)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 1)
Thumb or pacifier (Month 2-3)
How
baby is changing (Month 2-3)
Your
baby wants you to know (Month 2-3, see page 2)
How baby
is changing (Month 3-4)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 3-4, see page 2)
How baby
is changing (Month 4-5)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 4-5, see page 2)
How baby
is changing (Month 5-6)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 5-6, see page 2)
Baby gets
moving (Month 5-6, see page 4)
How baby
is changing (Month 6-7)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 6-7, see page 2)
How
baby is changing (Month 7-8)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 7-8, see page 2)
Separation distress is normal (Month 7-8, see page 6)
How baby
is changing (Month 8-9)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 8-9, see page 2)
Baby's mind is developing (Month 8-9, see page 5)
How baby
is changing (Month 9-10)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 9-10, see page 2)
You are baby's safe base (Month 9-10, see page 3)
Fears and
insecurities (Month 9-10, see page 4)
How baby
is changing (Month 10-11)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 10-11, see page 2)
Baby starts conversations (Month 10-11, see page 2)
Getting ready
to walk (Month 10-11, see page 3)
How baby
is changing (Month 11-12)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 11-12, see page 2)
How baby
is changing (Month 12)
Memories (Month 12)
What’s ahead?
(Month 12)
Your baby
wants you to know (Month 12, see page 2)
What’s it
like to be 13 and 14 months old? (Month 13-14, see page 2)
What’s it
like to be 15 and 16 months old? (Month 15-16, see page 2)
What’s it
like to be 17 and 18 months old? (Month 17-18, see page 2)
Research
in brief: Pretending (Month 17-18, see page 4)
What’s it
like to be 19 and 20 months old? (Month 19-20, see page 2)
What are
the terrible twos? (Month 19-20, see page 6)
What’s it
like to be 21 and 22 months old? (Month 21-22, see page 2)
What’s it
like to be 23 and 24 months old? (Month 23-24, see page 2)
Dear parents: Twos are terrific and... (Month 25-26)
What’s it
like to be 2 and 2 1/2 years old? (Month 25-26, see page 2)
Toddler years
are busy years (Month 27-28)
What’s it
like to be 2 1/2 years old? (Month 31-32, see page 2)
Isn’t it
amazing how fast your child grows (Month 35-36)
What’s is
it like to be 3 years old? (Month 35-36, see page 2)
Books
we recommend
Books on
feeding (Month 1, see page 3)
Books on
child health (Month 2-3, see page 3)
Books on
parenting (Month 3-4, see page 3)
Good books
on toddlers (Month 13-14, see page 5)
Good books
on toddlers (Month 15-16, see page 5)
Print Resources (Month 17-18, see page 4)
Choosing books for toddlers (Month 27-28, see page 4)
Books on
child guidance (Month 29-30, see page 5)
Books on nutrition (Month 31-32, see page 4)
Good books
on growing children (Month 35-36, see page 5)
Child
Care
Will
my baby be OK in child care? (Month 2-3, see page 6)
Child care: What to look for (Month 2-3, see page 6)
Changing
child care (Month 6-7)
My baby called
the child care teacher Mama (Month 10-11, see page 7)
Choosing
child care (Month 17-18, see page 6)
Choose good
child care (Month 21-22, see page 3)
Choosing
a preschool (Month 29-30, see page 3)
Child care
centers require immunizations (Month 29-30, see page 3)
Child care: Help your child get off to a good start (Month 31-32,
see page 3)
Crying
Crying is
a call for help (Month 1, see page 4)
Why does
baby cry? (Month 1, see page 4)
Another word
on colic (Month 2-3)
Comforting
crying babies (Month 2-3, see page 5)
Q and A:
Won’t I spoil my baby if I go to him every time he cries? (Month
2-3, see page 5)
Do yourself
a favor (Month 4-5)
Feeding
children
Books
on feeding (Month 1, see page 3)
Feeding your
baby (Month 1, see page 6)
Supplements (Month 1, see page 6)
Too soon
for solid foods (Month 2-3, see page 4)
Breast feeding tip (Month 3-4, see page 7)
Bottle feeding
tips (Month 3-4, see page 7)
New foods
for baby: Starting solid foods (Month 4-5, see page 6)
New foods
for baby (Month 5-6, see page 6)
Introducing
the cup (Month 5-6, see page 6)
Planning
baby’s meals (Month 6-7, see page 6)
Building
good food habits (Month 6-7, see page 6)
New foods
for baby (Month 7-8, see page 7)
New foods
for baby (Month 8-9, see page 6)
Baby learns
to feed himself (Month 9-10, see page 6)
Practicing to use a spoon (Month 10-11, see page 6)
Eat together as a family (Month 10-11, see page 6)
Worrying
about baby’s eating? (Month 11-12, see page 6)
What to feed
baby (Month 12, see page 6)
Sometimes
it’s hard to give up the bottle or breast. (Month 13-14, see
page 3)
Look, Mom
- I can feed myself! (Month 15-16, see page 3)
Nutrition:
Meal-time and snack-time routines (Month 15-16, see page 3)
It’s OK to
eat a little or a lot (Month 17-18, see page 7)
Help your toddler develop healthy eating habits (Month 17-18, see page 7)
Meal time
routines (Month 19-20)
Nutrition:
New foods are strange (Month 23-24, see page 6)
Food rewards
can backfire (Month 25-26, see page 5)
TV tells
toddlers about cereals (Month 27-28, see page 2)
Good times at meal times (Month 29-30, see page 2)
Sugar and
behavior (Month 31-32, see page 4)
Books on nutrition (Month 31-32, see page 4)
Nutrition: Snacks with appeal (Month 31-32, see page 4)
Nutrition:
Some toddlers don’t get enough iron (Month 33-34, see page 3)
Daily food
guide (Month 33-34, see page 4)
Games
Activity:
Baby games: Peek-a-boo & Shake the rattle (Month 3-4, see
page 4)
Activity:
Baby exercises (Month 4-5, see page 2)
Activity:
Helping baby's memory (Month 5-6, see page 4)
Language
games (Month 7-8, see page 3)
Activity:
Games babies play (Month 8-9)
Activity:
Reading to baby (Month 8-9, see page 5)
Helping
curiosity grow (Month 9-10, see page 4)
Activity:
Teach baby the ‘Ahhh’ game (Month 10-11)
Two minutes
to fun (Month 11-12)
Activity:
Mirror & copy games (Month 11-12, see page 6)
Copy play:
An all-time favorite (Month 13-14, see page 4)
Games for
growing (Month 13-14, see page 5)
Games for
growing: Naming pictures, reading alone (Month 15-16, see page
4)
Outdoor play (Month 17-18, see page
4)
Games for
growing: Big and little & Touch a word (Month 19-20, see
page 7)
Happy dancing
(Month 19-20, see page 7)
Games for
growing: Hard and soft (Month 21-22, see page 4)
Games for
growing: Color learning & Blindfold guessing (Month 23-24,
see page 5)
Games for growing: What’s your name? & Happy face colors &
Fun drummer (Month 25-26, see page 4)
Games for
growing: Sorting game & First numbers (Month 27-28, see
page 7)
Playing make-believe
(Month 27-28, see page 7)
Games for
growing: Follow me & Drawing around things (Month 29-30,
see page 5)
Finger play (Month 29-30,
see page 5)
Games for
growing: Doesn’t belong & Surprise path (Month 31-32, see
page 6)
Marching Parade (Month 31-32, see
page 6)
Games for
growing: Where is it? & Matching pairs (Month 33-34, see
page 2)
Look at me!
(Month 33-34, see page 5)
Pretend cooking
(Month 33-34, see page 6)
A 3-year-old
birthday party (Month 33-34, see page 6)
Games for
growing: Silly questions & What is it? (Month 35-36, see
page 3)
Guidance
and discipline
Some babies don't like change
(Month 3-4)
NEVER hit
or shake a child! (Month 3-4, see page 5)
Can a baby
obey? (Month 4-5)
Child guidance:
Discipline and safety (Month 5-6)
Child guidance:
Discipline is teaching (Month 6-7, see page 3)
Children learn by watching parents (Month 6-7, see page 3)
Child guidance:
Keeping calm (Month 7-8)
Child guidance:
Using words (Month 8-9)
Establish routines for baby (Month 8-9, see page 3)
Establish routines for baby (Month 8-9, see page 3)
Spanking
baby doesn’t work (Month 8-9, see page 4)
Sleep problems:
Here are a few tips to make bedtime easier (Month 8-9, see page
4)
Act-don’t
just react (Month 9-10)
Child guidance:
Five keys to good discipline (Month 9-10, see page 7)
Child guidance:
Is baby a tease? (Month 10-11)
Q & A:
My daughter crawls around and pulls everything out… (Month 10-11,
see page 3)
Child guidance:
Coping with baby’s frustration (Month 11-12, see page 3)
Child guidance:
Setting limits (Month 12, see page 7)
Guidance
and discipline: Discipline is teaching (Month 13-14, see page
7)
Telling
why teaches cooperation (Month 15-16)
Guidance
and discipline: Rules (Month 15-16, see page 6)
How can I avoid spoiling my child? (Month 17-18)
Guidance
and discipline ideas (Month 17-18, see page 5)
Guidance
and discipline: Temper tantrums (Month 19-20, see page 6)
Get ready
for toilet training (Month 23-24, see page 3)
Guidance
and discipline: The easily frustrated child (Month 23-24, see page
4)
Help! Why does my 2-year-old bite? (Month 23-24, see page 7)
Toilet training
(Month 25-26, see page 5)
Food rewards
can backfire (Month 25-26, see page 5)
Learning right from wrong (Month 25-26, see page 6)
Give your toddler choices (Month 25-26, see page 6)
Help-outs
build self-esteem (Month 25-26, see page 7)
Turn win-lose
into win-win (Month 27-28)
Bedtime is
not always sleep time (Month 27-28, see page 2)
Discipline
with time-out (Month 27-28, see page 4)
Preparing
your toddler for special occasions (Month 27-28, see page 6)
Change can be hard (Month 27-28, see page 6)
Why do my
kids fight all the time? (Month 29-30, see page 2)
TV and children:
Set guidelines now (Month 29-30, see page 6)
Guidance and discipline: Avoid overusing NO (Month 29-30, see
page 7)
Punishment
doesn’t teach (Month 31-32, see page 5)
Being strict
and being loving (Month 33-34)
Teach good
behavior without hurting (Month 35-36, see page 3)
More guidance
ideas (Month 35-36, see page 4)
Health
Sleep position
(Month 1, see page 2)
Warning: Avoid talcum powder
(Month 1, see page 3)
Q and A: Is it safe to make my baby’s formula with well water?
(Month 1, see page 5)
Another word
on colic (Month 2-3)
When to call
the doctor (Month 2-3, see page 3)
Special needs children (Month 2 -3, see page 3)
Baby's hearing (Month 2 -3, see page 3)
Baby
shots (Month 2-3, see page 4)
Warning:
Honey is harmful for babies (Month 2-3, see page 4)
Baby shots
reminder (Month 3-4, see page 3)
Smokers
(Month 3-4, see page 6)
Do babies
need water? (Month 3-4, see page 7)
Baby lotion or powder (Month 4-5, see page 5)
Warning:
Honey is harmful for babies (Month 5-6, see page 2)
Hearing checklist
(Month 6-7, see page 5)
Baby’s hearing
(Month 6-7, see page 5)
Does baby need fluoride?
(Month 6-7, see page 6)
Baby’s eyes
(Month 7-8, see page 3)
Calm baby with bubbles (Month 7-8, see page 4)
Baby shots
reminder (Month 7-8, see page 6)
Sleep problems:
Here are a few tips to make bedtime easier (Month 8-9, see page
4)
Tooth care
(Month 8-9, see page 6)
Baby shots
reminder (Month 11-12, see page 4)
Toddler shots
reminder (Month 17-18, see page 4)
Give your
child a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles (Month 19-20, see
page 5)
Brushing
teeth (Month 27-28, see page 3)
Does my child
need to nap? (Month 27-28, see page 4)
Checking
toddler development (Month 31-32, see page 6)
Testing eyesight
(Month 33-34, see page 3)
Testing hearing
(Month 35-36)
Keeping fit family-style
(Month 35-36, see page 7)
Helping
children learn
Make your
baby’s world more interesting (Month 1, see page 5)
Talking for
baby to see (Month 2-3, see page 7)
Make baby’s
room interesting (Month 3-4, see page 5)
Learning
through touch (Month 4-5, see page 3)
Activity:
Helping baby’s memory (Month 5-6, see page 4)
Learning about emotions (Month 6-7, see page 7)
Baby's mind is developing (Month 8-9, see page 5)
You are a baby's safe base (Month 9-10, see page 3)
Learning about emotions (Month 6-7, see page 7)
Helping curiosity
grow (Month 9-10, see page 4)
Q & A:
My baby crawls around and pulls everything out… (Month 10-11,
see page 3)
Build your
child’s self-esteem (Month 11-12, see page 5)
Take baby
shopping (Month 11-12, see page 5)
Learning
starts early (Month 12, see page 4)
TV and children
(Month 12, see page 4)
Turn off
the TV, or talk about what you watch (Month 13-14, see page
3)
Play and brain development (Month 13-14, see page
3)
Your child
is curious about everything (Month 15-16)
Help your
toddler learn about movement (Month 15-16)
Keep
exploring safe for your toddler (Month 17-18)
Dear parents:
Emotions are blossoming (Month 17-18)
Learning to Share (Month 17-18, page 3)
Learning
by helping (Month 17-18, see page 3)
Show your
toddler he’s important to you (Month 17-18, see page 6)
My toys
(Month 21-22)
Help your
toddler play with others (Month 21-22)
Happy routines
(Month 21-22, see page 4)
Helping at
home (Month 21-22, see page 5)
Learning about emotions (Month 21-22, see page 5)
Build your
child’s self-esteem (Month 23-24)
Toddlers
like lots of different experiences (Month 23-24, see page 3)
Learning to write (Month 23-24, see page 3)
Toddlers
learn about sex (Month 23-24, see page 6)
Bedtime talk
(Month 23-24, see page 7)
Learning
right from wrong (Month 25-26, see page 6)
Help-outs
builds self-esteem (Month 25-26, see page 7)
Learning
at home (Month 27-28, see page 5)
Playing make-believe
(Month 27-28, see page 7)
Helping children
cooperate (Month 29-30)
Toddlers
learn in lots of ways (Month 29-30)
TV and children:
Set guidelines now (Month 29-30, see page 6)
Toddlers
learn about sounds and weights (Month 31-32, see page 5)
Try on your
child’s view of the world (Month 31-32, see page 5)
Dear parents:
this is the time for memories (Month 33-34)
Helping your
child reduce stress (Month 33-34)
Problem solving
starts early (Month 33-34, see page 5)
Too many activities (Month 33-34, see page 7)
Help your
child learn in lots of different ways (Month 35-36)
Talking to
children, and talking with children (Month 35-36, see page 5)
Are your
listening? (Month 35-36, see page 5)
What about computers? (Month 35-36, see page 6)
Language
development
Talking
for baby to see (Month 2-3, see page 7)
Learning
to talk (Month 4-5, see page 4)
Baby's hearing
(Month 6-7, see page 5)
Hearing checklist
(Month 6-7, see page 5)
Language
games (Month 7-8, see page 3)
Activity:
reading to baby (Month 8-9, see page 5)
Learning
to talk (Month 9-10)
Baby starts conversations (Month 10-11, see page 2)
Baby reads your cues (Month 11-12, see page 2)
Learning
to talk (Month 13-14, see page 6)
When there
are two languages at home (Month 15-16, see page 6)
Putting words
and actions together (Month 21-22, see page 5)
Talking toddlers
learn better (Month 23-24)
Learning to write (Month 23-24, see page 5)
Learning new words (Month 25-26, see page 4)
Reading to toddlers (Month 25-26, see page 4)
Your toddler
is learning new words (Month 29-30)
Why does
my daughter stutter? (Month 33-34, see page 2)
Parents'
needs
Do yourself
a favor (Month 1)
For teenage parents (Month 1, see page 7)
Special for
dads (Month 2-3, see page 4)
Baby Blues (Month 2-3, see page 4)
Exercise (Month 3-4, see page 2)
Hiring a babysitter (Month 3-4, see page 7)
Parenting
makes us better people (Month 4-5, see page 5)
Do yourself a favor (Month 5-6)
Keep the couple relationship strong (Month 5-6, see page 7)
For
single parents (Month 6-7)
Fathers
are changing (Month 6-7, see page 7)
Have
you met other parents (Month 7-8)
Traveling
with baby (Month 7-8, see page 5)
Be
good to yourself (Month 8-9, see page 2)
Are
dads good with babies? (Month 10-11, see page 4)
Special for
employed parents (Month 10-11, see page 5)
For stay-at-home parents (Month 10-11, see page 5)
Do
yourself a favor (Month 10-11, see page 6)
My baby called
the child care teacher Mama. (Month 10-11, see page 7)
Expert advice:
talk about parenting (Month 11-12, see page 4)
Do yourself
a favor...: Good days/Bad days (Month 11-12, see page 7)
Dear parents:
Congratulations! (Month 13-14)
When you
feel like screaming (Month 13-14, see page 4)
Take breaks
when you need them (Month 13-14, see page 7)
Be good to yourself: Give yourself a present (Month 19-20, see
page 4)
Give yourself a break (Month 19-20, see page
6)
Be good to
yourself: Bad days happen to all parents (Month 21-22, see page
4)
Successful
parents (Month 25-26)
Be
good to yourself: When you’re tied up in knots (Month 25-26,
see page 6)
Turn win-lose
into win-win (Month 27-28)
When there’s
never enough time (Month 27-28, see page 2)
Change the
way you say things to relieve stress (Month 29-30, see page
6)
Especially
for solo parents (Month 31-32)
Getting control
over your life (Month 31-32, see page 7)
If your blues go on and on... (Month 33-34, see page
7)
Looking ahead
(Month 35-36, see page 7)
Physical
development
Baby
gets moving (Month 5-6, see page 4)
Hearing checklist
(Month 6-7, see page 5)
Baby’s hearing
(Month 6-7, see page 5)
Grasping
and holding (Month 7-8, see page 6)
Getting ready
to walk (Month 10-11, see page 3)
When to toilet
train (Month 12, see page 3)
Many babies
want to suck (Month 12, see page 6)
Don’t rush toilet training (Month 15-16, see page 5)
Your child
is special (Month 19-20)
Get ready
for toilet training (Month 23-24, see page 3)
Why does
my son still suck his thumb? (Month 25-26, see page 3)
Toilet training
(Month 25-26, see page 5)
Left- or right-handed?
(Month 27-28, see page 7)
What should
I do about bet-wetting? (Month 35-36, see page 4)
Relationship
with others
Baby’s sisters
and brothers (Month 3-4, see page 4)
Nurturing families (Month 4-5, see page 4)
Keeping the couple relationship strong (Month 5-6, see page 7)
Babies
love babies (Month 6-7, see page 2)
Have you
met other parents? (Month 7-8)
Children
of battered women (Month 8-9, see page 7)
Your baby’s
sisters and brothers (Month 9-10, see page 5)
About family pets (Month 9-10, see page 6)
Your are
still #1 with your more sociable toddler (Month 21-22)
Building
family rituals, traditions and celebrations (Month 23-24, see
page 3)
Your child
enjoys other special adults (Month 31-32)
Safety
Where and how will
baby sleep? (Month 1, see page 2)
Crib safety
(Month 1, see page 2)
Buckle up
baby, too! (Month 1, see page 3)
Fire escape
plan (Month 3-4, see page 6)
Family fire
safety (Month 3-4, see page 6)
Safety Alert (Month 4-5, see page 2)
High chair
safety (Month 4-5, see page 3)
Moving to
a big bathtub (Month 4-5, see page 5)
Is your water
safe? (Month 4-5, see page 6)
Think twice
about baby walkers (Month 4-5, see
page 7)
Crib toy
safety alert (Month 4-5, see page 7)
Warning:
Honey is harmful for babies (Month 5-6, see page 2)
Prevent lead
poisoning (Month 5-6, see page 4)
Babyproof
your home (Month 5-6, see page 5)
First aid
for infant choking (Month 6-7, see page 4)
Car safety
seat (Month 6-7, see page 5)
Sun safety
(Month 7-8, see page 4)
Car safety
(Month 8-9, see page 3)
Lead
alert (Month 9-10, see page 2)
Babyproofing
when baby can stand (Month 9-10, see
page 3)
Active play (Month 9-10, see page 5)
About
Family Pets (Month 9-10, see page 6)
Recliner
chair safety warning (Month 11-12)
Water
safety (Month 11-12, see page 4)
Prevent childhood poisoning (Month 12, see page 5)
Surviving
the 12-to 18-month-old (Month 13-14)
Make window coverings safer (Month 13-14, see page 5)
These are
the injury years (Month 15-16, see page 4)
Health: Prevent
lead poisoning (Month 15-16, see page 7)
Keep exploring
safe for your toddler (Month 17-18)
Safety alert:
Avoid burns (Month 19-20, see page 5)
Chewing isn’t
easy without all your teeth (Month 21-22, see page 6)
Safety alert:
Avoiding danger (Month 21-22, see page 7)
Keep your
child car-safe (Month 23-24, see page 4)
Prevent cuts
and scrapes (Month 25-26)
Re-check
safety (Month 27-28)
Watch out
for toxic plants! (Month 27-28, see page 3)
Teach your
child to be safe (Month 35-36, see page 4)
Temperament/Inborn
traits
Every
baby is different (Month 1, see page 2)
Temperament and crying (Month 2-3, see page 5)
Some babies
cuddle more than others (Month 3-4)
What is your
baby like? (Month 5-6, see page 3)
Fear of strangers
(Month 8-9, see page 3)
Fears and
insecurities (Month 9-10, see page 4)
Is your baby highly active?
(Month 11-12, see page 3)
Sex roles
(Month 12, see page 3)
Is your baby cautious?
(Month 12, see page 3)
Some toddlers have strong reactions (Month 13-14, see page 6)
Each child is unique (Month 15-16, see page 5)
Dear parents:
Emotions are blossoming (Month 17-18)
Children
have different temperaments (Month 19-20, see page 3)
Special toy
or blanket (Month 19-20, see page 4)
Guidance
and discipline: Temper tantrums (Month 19-20, see page 6)
Guidance
and discipline: The easily frustrated child (Month 23-24, see page
4)
Give your toddler choices (Month 25-26, see page 6)
Toddlers
show their feelings (Month 27-28, see page 5)
Change can be hard (Month 27-28, see page 6)
Is your child highly sensitive? (Month 31-32, see page 7)
Is aggression
normal in children? (Month 33-34, see page 4)
Some children are less assertive (Month 33-34, see page 4)
Toys
Choosing
safe baby toys (Month 3-4, see page 3)
Storing baby’s
toys (Month 7-8, see page 4)
Household
items as toys (Month 10-11, see page 4)
Homemade
toys that teach: Touch treasure box (Month 15-16, see page 6)
Homemade
toys that teach: Toss bags (Month 17-18, see page 3)
Homemade
toys that teach: Milk carton blocks (Month 19-20, see page 4)
My toys!
(Month 21-22)
Homemade
toys that teach: Simple puzzle (Month 21-22, see page 3)
Homemade
toys that teach: Shape board (Month 23-24, see page 4)
Homemade
toys that teach: Play place (Month 27-28, see page 3)
Homemade
toys that teach: Modeling dough & bread dough creations
(Month 29-30, see page 4)
Homemade
toys that teach: Costume box (Month 33-34, see page 5)
Magic closet
(Month 33-34, see page 6)
Homemade
toys that teach: Sound match & Big bag blocks (Month 35-36,
see page 6)
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