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Few things are as much fun as splashing around at the beach or in a backyard pool, but not every child is confident about taking the plunge. For some children, the idea of getting in the water and trying to swim can be a bit frightening. But with the proper positive reinforcement, they can overcome their fears and discover just how much fun swimming can be.

May is National Water Safety Month, a good time for parents to consider teaching their children how to swim. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports swimming lessons for most children 4 years and older. Water safety classes can also reduce the risk of drowning in younger children, the pediatrics group reports, but advises that because children develop at different rates, not all will be ready to swim at the same age.

Fall is when many moms are busy making a list of all the things every teacher should know about their child. And not only do moms spend days on this list, they honestly believe that a teacher who averages six classes a day with sometimes 30 kids each, actually remembers every child’s name, quirk, allergies, sleeping schedule, or has time to remember that Heather’s dad was a math genius so she only may appear to be numerically challenged.

Sharing the fabulous flavors of the holidays with your new baby is an experience that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Socializing is part of the fun too, so reserve a seat (high chair) near the dining room table for your baby to join in the celebration.

Even though your baby may not be eating all types of table food yet, there are plenty of choices that can make a festive and delicious holiday dinner. For your baby’s holiday dinner, stick with foods that you have already introduced