East Bay Mom

Hello summer! Check out these cute looks for fun in the sun.

Babytalk Executive Editor Shawn Bean (yes, our editors are dads, too!) says today's dad can hook up a DVD player AND swaddle a newborn. He discusses what it means to be a modern dad in 2010, and what moms really think of him.

Why it's important to keep reading, even in the summer months

Is there something in the water out in Hollywood? See photos of Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, and other celebrities who are moms of multiples.

Here's a surprise: "Overweight kids don't need to get any more exercise than normal-weight children. The daily requirements are the same. In fact, heavy children burn more calories doing the same activity -- simply because they have more mass and their bodies work harder," explains Thomas Robinson, M.D., director of the Center for Healthy Weight at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.

Ways to encourage your mini-Monet to design and play with paint

Aromatherapy isn't just for hippies and New Agers. Plenty of research shows that the essential oils (extracts derived from plants) can help lower stress, improve mood, boost energy, and even ease pain.

It's painful to watch: Your child and her best pal were practically joined at the hip, but suddenly they're barely speaking.

When it comes to fending off the insects that cause Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and more, citronella candles just don't cut it. What does: products with DEET (or picaridin, an ingredient similar to DEET). All-natural repellents don't work as well, says Michael Smith, M.D., a pediatric dermatologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville. Here's how to use DEET safely:

Sitting outside and watching your kid play is likely one chore you can't wait to check off your to-do list. Michele Borba, ed.D., author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, helps you decide if she's really ready for a solo outing.

Hello and welcome to parenting.com's newest blog, Mama's Boy. I'm your regular blogger, Christine Coppa. I'll be updating on Mondays and Thursdays, so please mark your calendars...

Here's a preview of the amazing June prizes from our 101 Days of Summer Giveaways, featuring prizes worth $200 to $2,300!

Training bras have, er, matured, along with a lot of other pubescent clothing. Plenty of young girls will be delighted with the sexy styles, but their moms, not so much. 3 tips to keep in mind: