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Whether you’re a new mom, a parent of a child with a developmental difference, a working mom or a parent looking for help with their toddler’s latest behavior phase, you can find parenting advice, support and connection with NPN.

 

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Parenting Advice Topics

Working Moms
Tips on juggling your two (or more!) jobs—mother and employee
New Moms
Connect with other new moms and watch videos on infant care
Raising Good Kids
Thoughts from parents on raising a city kid
Pregnancy
Support and resources during your 10-month journey
Sleep Training
Videos on infant sleep and more on that precious commodity
Healthy Children
Keeping kids well, both mentally and physically
Relationships
Articles and discussion about partners, in-laws and more
Discipline
Techniques, tips and tricks from experts—and parent experts
Behavior
Potty training, separation anxiety and managing kids’ moods
Developmental Differences
Support group, fair and more for parents of kids with special needs
Travel With Kids
Trip ideas and strategies for a fun family vacation
Working mom hacks: Tips and tricks to make your life easier
Coffee alone won't cut it. Parents who work full time need a plan to get out of the house on time in the morning with everyone fed, dressed and backpacks packed—without tears. (No one would blame you ...
10 things I taught my daughters to prevent bullying
Remember the movie Mean Girls, where high school students created a burn book to spread rumors about each other? While I, too, enjoyed the movie and often joke with my friends that “on Wednesdays we w...
What to expect when you’re expecting a Chicago baby
Preparing to give birth in the City of Big Shoulders? Get ready. In addition to a generally friendly Midwestern vibe from passers-by, there are a handful of little-known watch-outs and hacks that Chic...

Discussions

Grow zucchini in my garden

I enjoy fresh vegetables from my garden. Can I plan zucchini seedlings now or should I wait until June? Do I need a trellis? ...

3 year old night time waking- Help

My almost 3 year old and 4 year old share a bedroom. The younger one has been mostly a great sleeper with occasional night time waking which were not as disrupting-  he would cry out and ask for us and eventually would fall back asleep. My older one is a light sleeper and is easily disturbed. We use...

When did your baby sleep the whole night?

When did your baby sleep the whole night? ...

Anyone travel to Mexico in the last month or so?

If so, where did you go (Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta etc.)?  How did you feel about the Covid precautions, general behavior of people?  How was the process to get your Covid test before re-entering US?  Were you happy with your trip overall and would you recommend it to others (all things consider...

Best type of home cardio exercise equipment

We are going to cancel our Y membership and buy a piece of home exercise equipment.  We have 2 adults and a teenager that would use it.  What have you found to be best piece of work out equipment for the whole family? Treadmill? Elliptical? Bike (not sure we up for Peyton $, but just started investi...

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