Family Planning

Starting a family? Having more kids? Find out how to make the big decisions and plan your family for some of life's major events.
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10 Great Places to Start a Family
"Where're you from?" When your baby's all grown up, she might change her hair color or even her name, but her hometown will always be where she ... Read More
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9 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Have a Baby
There's no "perfect" time to start a family, but right now may be a better time than you think. Need proof? Here are nine reasons, highlighting ... Read More
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Moove Over Meat: Reducing Animal Fat Intake May Help Diabetes Risk
A healthy preconception diet that is low in animal fat could help you avoid one of most commonly encountered complications of pregnancy: ... Read More
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Are You Ready for Another Baby?
There are many things to consider when deciding to have another baby. Take our quiz to determine whether you're ready to add another member to ... Read More
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Are You Ready for Parenthood?
Thinking about having a baby? Find out if you and your partner are ready for parenthood with this fun quiz.
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How to Stay Positive When Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive is like riding a roller coaster that won't stop. It's not so much going up that gets you—it's the fall on the other side. How ... Read More
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Is He Ready to Be a Daddy?
Wondering if your partner is ready to have kids? Take our quiz to find out if he's still on the sidelines or if he's ready to jump in the game. ... Read More
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Is Your Marriage Babyproof?
Marital Bliss. Nothing challenges it like introducing another person into the relationship. And while your new baby is hardly the same as an ... Read More
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Lessons from Katy and Russell: What if Your Partner Doesn't Want a Baby?
What's on Russell Brand's mind lately? Divorce, of course, but he's also vocal about wanting to start a family.
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Myth vs. Fact: Test Your Fertility IQ
Think you know it all when it comes to fertility? Take our quiz to see if you can tell fact from fiction.
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Simple Savings for SAHMs
Want to be a stay-at-home mom? There are many ways to save money and still live well. Making the switch from two incomes to one can be done with ... Read More
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The Luck O' the … Dragon?
Want a child who will bring good luck to your family? Then better plan on having a baby sometime between January 23, 2012, and February, 9, 2013, ... Read More
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The Stay-at-Home Dad Option
Stay-at-home dads rock! Read about a network engineer who decides to embrace the full-time parenting profession as a stay-at-home dad. ... Read More
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Your Preconception Diet
Kicking bad habits, sticking to a healthy diet, and taking prenatal vitamins can set the stage for a healthy pregnancy. Here are some ... Read More
Advances in Male Contraception
Birth control for men? Promising alternatives are on the horizon, mostly awaiting funding for further research. See what may lie ahead in ... Read More