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France bans broadcast of TV shows for babies Council says it wants to protect kids 3 and under from developmental risks |
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Expecting moms |
 Meet the miracle baby who was born twice One-month-old Macie Hope McCartney is aptly named: Given only a one-in-10 chance of surviving surgery to remove a grapefruit-size tumor stealing her life in the womb, she was taken out, operated on, and returned safely — and born again 10 weeks later. |
Babies and toddlers |
Help! My in-laws don’t like their grandchild Everyone loves babies, right? Maybe not. Dr. Gail Saltz advises a woman whose standoffish in-laws are detached from her 6-month-old daughter. |
Preschoolers |
Parents fret as tots love ‘High School Musical’ Talya Appelbaum recently had a "High School Musical" birthday party. She got special balloons and a slice of cake decorated with the spoiled Sharpay, her favorite character because "she's with Ryan." |
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Know nutrition for your children How do you help your children get the right amount of nutrition? Use these guidelines from "Real Food for Healthy Kids" to get them on the right track. |
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Latest parenting video |
 Child obesity rising in China Aug. 19: NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman discovers how China is dealing with child obesity and discusses why it has become such a problem in the country. |
Special series: The Masche sextuplets |
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Family life |
Lonely mom? Try starting a ‘Momtourage’ Secrets to building a support system to save your sanity and your social life. Parenting expert Michele Borba offers advice to help moms incorporate some of their own needs into the hectic schedules of family life. |
Tweens and teens |
He’s running for president — in 2032 He’s only a kid himself, but Noah McCullough, author of a history of children in the White House, has already declared himself a presidential candidate — in 2032: “I don't know what the issues are going to be, but I’ll do the best I can." |
Join the 'Read with Kids' challenge! |
Track the time you spend reading with your kids, and aim to collectively log one million minutes. Get started today with these resources from Reading Is Fundamental. Leading to reading: Online fun for kids ages 0-5 |
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