Good parenting is vital to the physical, emotional and spiritual health of our children, ourselves and our society.    Parenting is joyful, important, challenging and satisfying work that is worthy of everyone’s best efforts.   Parenting begins before birth. The intimate connection between children and their parents must be respected and protected from the moment of birth throughout life.   Mothers and fathers play unique, irreplaceable roles in their children’s lives.   Babies and children thrive in close, consistent interaction with their parents.   Parenting is a learned art: Our most important teachers are our own parents, our family and our children.   Good parenting requires the support of family, friends and community.   Knowledge and support enhance parents’ confidence and ability to make informed decisions that meet their children’s needs as well as their own.

Born for Breastfeeding You’ve been preparing for breastfeeding all your life, and never more so than during these months of pregnancy. Understand why you are ready Baby Blues Take the first step toward battling the severity of postpartum depression. Spot the symptoms Getting Back to Business Returning to work after having a baby isn’t an all-or-nothing decision. Decide what works   Pacifiers: Pros and Cons Pacifiers may seem like a quick solution to quieting a fussy baby, as well as reducing the likelihood of SIDS, but these benefits are not as straightforward as they initially appear. Discover the risks

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