Did you know that your baby's suckling reflex is strongest during the half hour right after birth? Those first few minutes after you've delivered are the ideal time to get started with nursing.You may be exhausted, but your baby is alert and ready to suck, so experts recommend this as the ideal time to get started with nursing.

According to Smoke-Free Families, it is estimated that between 12 to 20 percent of all pregnant women smoke which has been linked to up to 10 percent of all infant deaths. This is an alarming statistic. For your own health and the sake of the baby, it is time to kick the habit.

Whether you were raised on Shakespeare or rarely read to as a child, there is much you can do right now to open your child to the assortment and wonder of books. Where can you begin? Here are a few steps to get you started.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes that tantrums are normal in children. Just because they are normal doesn't mean they should be encouraged and always tolerated. With a little care, tantrums can often be managed, defused and other times avoided if you learn your child's limits.