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Almost nothing is as wonderful as bringing your own sweet baby home from the hospital, but new parents can feel overwhelmed too.  As part of our series, My Baby, Me & My World, sponsored by Pampers, Gretchen and Paige share what it was like when they brought home their first newborns.  They had questions about diapering, sleeping, playing…everything!  You’ll smile when you hear what they did, and for more helpful information on everything baby, check out what the experts say at Pampers.

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Paige and Gretchen talk with car seat expert Bob Wall about the basic functions of child car seats, how they work, and why they are built the way they are.

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Are you gearing up for the holidays?  We have some great book recommendations for you to read with your family this year!  Paige and Gretchen invited author and reading expert, Erica Perl, to share some of her favorite holiday books, including Mrs. Muddle’s Holidays, Celebrate Hanukkah, D.I.Y. Kids, and The Spatulatta Cookbook.  These books make great gifts, but if you buy one early, they also have wonderful ideas for making your holidays more fun and meaningful.  Erica also has her own delightful new book, Ninety Three in my Family.  We know you’ll enjoy it!

Season's Greetings!  Join Gretchen and Paige as they talk with children's book author and reading expert, Erica Perl, about some great holiday books for you and your family.

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When Dr. Rene Hackney of Parenting Playgroups talks about “compliance,” she means getting your child to do what you say, when you say it.  Paige and Gretchen got pretty excited about that idea!  We always love Dr. Hackney’s advice, and in this show she shares some great techniques for getting your child to really hear what you say and then…do it.  How sweet is that?

Check out Rene's book, Eight Weeks to Positive Discipline!

Have you ever had a wrestling match with your child’s car seat?  We’re here to help!  Bob Wall, of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, talks with Gretchen about the different types of car seats available, and demonstrates the proper installation of a rear facing car seat.  He also talks about what types of toys and car accessories should be “no-no’s” in the back seat. We know that moms today spend more time than ever before chauffeuring our darlings around, so it’s imperative that we keep our kids safe in the car.  Check out these websites for more information on everything from what seat to use at each age to finding a child seat fitting station near you. We’ve also included a list of some of our favorite car seat brands.  Happy trails! Sit’n’stroll   http://www.lillygold.com/index.html/ Britax  http://www.britaxusa.com/ Evenflo http://www.evenflo.com/ Graco   http://www.gracobaby.com/ Cosco  http://www.coscojuvenile.com/