One look at the grocery store shelves tells you buying water isn't as simple as it used to be. You may see bottles labeled as artesian water, mineral water, soda water, distilled water and purified water – and have no idea what the differences are or which ones are right for you and your family.
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As hard as it may be, giving your toddler more independence could be a boon for both of you. She'll learn faster, gain self-confidence and be more comfortable on her own. Here are some techniques: Let her make her own decisions (within limits, of course), such as what to wear. Find chores she can help with, like folding towels or putting away the silverware. Whenever possible, let her do things her way, even if it takes longer. Ease separation anxiety by reassuring her you'll be back and gradually increasing the time you're away.

 

Source:
“Help Your Child Become More Independent,” http://www.babycenter.com/0_help-your-child-become-more-independent_11736.bc

Until your baby starts talking, you may often wonder what she’s trying to tell you. If your newborn is fussy, puts her hands to her mouth, smacks her lips or turns her head toward your hand when you caress her cheek (a newborn reflex called rooting that causes her to turn toward a food source¹), she may be hungry.²

 

¹ “Movement, Coordination and Your Newborn, –August 2008, http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/movement/movenewborn.html

² “Twelve reasons babies cry and how to soothe them,” by Dana Dubinsky, last updated May 2010, http://www.babycenter.com/0_twelve-reasons-babies-cry-and-how-to-soothe-them_9790.bc