I don't know about you, but I'm not a huge fan of "baby music". Sure I sing my fair share of "The ABC Song" and "Twinkle, Twinkle" throughout the day, but sometimes it's nice to listen to non-baby music with your little one. Bed time is a great time for this, because music can become a good part of your routine with Baby and choosing regular songs instead of baby specific songs can be fun, because when you hear them in the future you'll always remember them as party of your baby's bed time routine and look back on them with fond memories. I love mellow, folky music anyway, so compiling this list of bed time tunes wasn't much of a stretch. Here is my bed time play list for you AND your baby's listening enjoyment! -- By Lauren Hartmann

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At some point, the majority of parents need to look for childcare whether it's simply for date nights, a full-time nanny, or a daycare center. Most of us know to ask for references, do a background check, see what experience they've had in the past. But what else? Below are just 7 things you may want to ask your caregiver(s) while talking with them about the kind of care you're looking for. - Diana Stone

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Helping your baby sleep through the nightBeing kept awake at nights is one of the most annoying situations for new parents. Sometimes babies, who previously slept soundly during the night, will start waking up during odd hours. Babies usually sleep around 16 hours per day, but their sleep is broken down in stretches which are not continuous.

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Here are eight tips for helping your baby sleep through the night.

Routine

Stick to a fixed routine. If the baby starts waking up late in the morning to compensate for his sleeping time, start waking the baby at an earlier hour every day so that he sleeps more at night with the rest of the family.

Lighting

Allow your baby to nap in an area with plenty of lights. This ensures that the baby takes a shorter nap, which allows the baby to sleep better during the night. This is very useful for helping your baby sleep through the night.

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Nursing during the day

How to Make Your Child's Tantrums Work for YouThe dreaded tantrum. If you want to know how to divert, contain, or stop one in its tracks, you'll find no shortage of advice. I've written plenty of how-tos for moms and dads to handle little-kid meltdowns.

It's with good reason that tantrum tips abound. No one likes to drag a flailing, arched-back toddler from the swingset, dodge a flying Duplo block after turning off the television, or listen to an angst-ridden child moan about not having a friend over.

But what if we're thinking about tantrums the wrong way? What if, while we're busy fearing, avoiding, and stemming kid freak-outs, we miss a big opportunity to use them to our children's (and our own) benefit? Maybe if we change our frame of thinking about tantrums, we can work through them -- and come out the other end not just intact, but stronger. Here's how:

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Winter rule no. 1: Never touch your tongue to an icy pole. (Not even on a triple-dog dare.) Winter rule no. 2: Bundle up from head to toe.

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Proving that whimsical hats aren't just the stuff of legends, this topper features the likeness of Bigfoot. Handcrafted from New Zealand wool, it's as warm as it is fuzzy.

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Mini McGhee

Your favorite trend goes pint-size in a lamb's wool graphic scarf. It's extra long for layered bundling.

Mimitens

Visions of unicorns and rainbows dance in her head. Put them within reach with insulated, water-repellent mittens. Extra-long cuffs that go up the arm invite spontaneous snow digs.

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She'll be the most stylish Eskimo on the tundra with faux fur wrist warmers. Elastic cuffs ensure a snug fit. The best news: They're machine washable.

Source: Doesn't Dad Deserve a Work-Life Balance Too?

The dialogue about moms in the workplace is one that's constantly up for debate, igniting strong opinions from parents and employers alike. But what about dads? The Harvard Business Review recently shared the results of a new series of studies on how men integrate work-life responsibilities from the Boston College Center for Work & Family, and the results suggest that the American workforce isn't where it needs to be in terms of gender equity. Here's the gist of Boston College's findings:

• The first study, "The New Dad: Exploring Fatherhood Within a Career Context," examined a group of new dads who were hoping to adjust their roles at work in the interest of becoming more involved and engaged parents.

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• "The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted" followed up on the first study and found that for a whopping 99 percent of the dads surveyed,

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• Fire Rescue: Fire safety is no joke, and the Fire Safety app ($2) takes it seriously. The app teaches tots how to stop, drop, and roll; how to touch the door to feel for heat; and - perhaps most importantly - how to dial 911.
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It's no secret that we love scarves. More than just a trendy accessory, the gauzy scarf has become a mommy must have - just ask Jessica Alba, who says that she's always spotted in them because "if my baby has an accident - and I'm holding the baby - I can cover that accident up! So I'm not walking around with a big puke stain or poo stain on my shirt!" So we're always on the lookout for a scarf that does the job and helps tie a tired mama's outfit together.

But what if the scarf did more than that? What if it helped take a young girl out of the sex trade? What if it helped a woman climb out of poverty? Welcome to FashionABLE, the Addis Ababa organization that gives at-risk Ethiopian women a new shot at life. Rather than simply hand the women money, FashionABLE is a sustainable business, training the women to make beautiful, handmade cotton scarves ($28-$44) out of Ethiopian cotton harvested from local