Hot Family How-Tos
How To: Turn baby socks into pretty roses
Baby socks are great gifts to give for baby showers and christenings. But they're not always the prettiest thing to present. This video shows you how to transform baby socks into beautiful roses for a great presentation. Use this technique to adorn existing presents, or to present your baby socks as a bouquet. As we all know, babies definitely need to keep their toes warm!
How To: Cope with your parents' divorce
Everyone benefits from positive coping strategies when dealing with divorce – learn how. Step 1: Stay in touch with both parents
How To: Raise a smart child
How do you raise a smart child? This video answers that question. If you want your child to be as smart as Albert Einstein when he grows up, then you have to start with the basics. Hugging and playing with your child is important. So are talking, listening, and reading to your child. Once you lay down the foundation for a great relationship, it will naturally pave the way for the smart kid you always knew you had to emerge. This video shows you what you need to get the foundation in place.
How To: Make finger paints
Make art on a budget! The kids will have a blast making their own finger paints! You Will Need
How To: Make a sock puppet
Puppet time! Kids of all ages can make and play with these. You Will Need
How To: Deal with pregnancy indigestion
Pregnancy indigestion is easily remedied through modifications in diet, eating routine, sleeping habits, and dress.
How To: Deal with an itchy pregnancy stomach
Increased blood supply and a growing belly contribute to pregnancy itch. Take these steps to reduce the itch and gain some calm.
How To: Deal with your labor fears
Labor is probably the most feared of pregnancy’s "unknowns." Here's how to manage it. You Will Need
How To: Get your kids out of bed and out the door
Does the morning routine in your household include temper tantrums and a mad rush to get out of the house? Follow this plan to keep everyone on track.
How To: Teach a toddler to wash their hands
Now is the time to instill good hygiene habits that will serve your child for life. You Will Need
How To: Make a fun kaleidoscope
What a perfect project for a rainy day! Or, of course, a boring summer vacation. And all you need is a paper towel tube, some shiny objects, plastic wrap and tape, so you can make this fun kaleidoscope anywhere.
How To: Treat and prevent diaper rash the right way
Ouch! Is your baby's bottom red and sore? Say goodbye to diaper rash with these tried-and-true remedies.
How To: Know if you're pregnant
There are signs you're having a baby even before you miss a period. You Will Need: * A knowledge of physical symptoms
How To: Deal with gestational diabetes
Approximately 4 percent of women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Here's how to manage it.
How To: Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Partiers everywhere have played pin the tail on the donkey. Now you can play, too. Just check out the steps and tips in this how-to video and learn how to play this classic kids game. The only supplies you'll need are tape, a paper donkey (or a variation), players, a paper tail for each player, and a blindfold.
How To: Play the Picnic Game
The Picnic Game is a great memory-building game that’s a fun classroom activity and perfect for long road trips with little ones. This video activity shows a game that requires no props or equipment of any kind, just a few players. It's simple, but staves off boredom beautifully. Check out this how-to video and learn how to play the picnic game.
How To: Install a Child Car Safety Seat
Car accidents are the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Follow the guidelines in this how-to video to give your child a safe ride. All you'll need is the kid's new car seat and the owner's manual to your vehicle. Proper installation is key, so check out this instructional video to learn where and how to put that car seat in safely and correctly.
How To: Stay calm when your wife is in labor
You’d like to be strong and supportive for your wife in the delivery room… if only your knees would stop knocking. Keep both of you from freaking out with these tricks. Watch this video to learn how to stay calm when your wife is in labor.
How To: Make a pregnancy-belt cast
Immortalize your pregnancy by making a cast of your belly. Watch this video to learn how to Make a pregnancy-belt cast.
How To: Take care of a newborn baby
After pregnancy, having a newborn to take care of can be overwhelming. As a new mom, some aspects of baby care will be intuitive to you, but others--like breastfeeding - may feel strange. These video tips for new moms can help!
How To: Boost your fertility naturally
If you're experiencing infertility, or having trouble getting pregnant, your doctor may prescribe infertility solutions like Clomid. You should know that there are also natural fertility boosters that can increase sperm count and improve your chances of conceiving.
How To: Eat right for a healthy pregnancy
Choosing a healthy pregnancy diet goes beyond just avoiding mercury and alcohol! It's critical to ensure that you get satisfactory pregnant nutrition - but the truth is that you're eating for baby at every meal. Watch this video for pregnancy diet tips!
How To: Increase your chances of conception
Even before getting pregnant, you can make some lifestyle changes to ensure a healthy baby and increase your chances of conception. If you've got pregnancy on your mind, here are our preconception primers!
How To: Breastfeed your baby
Your pregnancy is finally over! Now, your newborn baby is ready to breast feed... and you've got the breast milk? but somehow its not that simple. Watch this video to get the breastfeeding basics!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 1 to 4 (Month 1)
The days of asking, "Am I Pregnant?" are over. The pregnancy test was positive. You're 1 month pregnant and you may even have some early pregnancy symptoms. Watch this video to see what your baby is up to in month one and your first trimester.
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 5 to 8 (Month 2)
During month two, you'll see early signs of pregnancy. You're more than halfway through the first trimester and even if you haven't taken a pregnancy test, you may be experiencing morning sickness. This month, you'll also have your first ultrasound.
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 9 to 12 (Month 3)
It's the end of your first trimester, so your baby has graduated to full-fledged fetus status. You still probably have early pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness, and you may have developed a baby bump. Learn about month 3 of pregnancy in this video!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 13 to 16 (Month 4)
There are different stages of pregnancy, and as you begin the second trimester, you'll notice some changes. You should be feeling more comfortable, and your baby's fetal development is progressing. Watch this video to learn more about pregnancy month 4!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 17 to 20 (Month 5)
During month 5 of your pregnancy, a sonogram can tell you if you're having a boy or girl! You may be eating everything in sight - but that's normal. You're now at the midpoint of your second trimester - 20 weeks pregnant!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 21 to 24 (Month 6)
Your second trimester is almost done by month 6, and big changes are taking place. Your baby has probably broken the one pound mark and you may also have started to notice some changes to your skin, like stretch marks. Watch this pregnancy video for more!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 25 to 28 (Month 7)
Pregnancy weeks 25 to 28 mark the end of the second trimester, and the beginning of the third trimester. During month 7, your baby will be able to hear sounds and may start dreaming, but you may experience discomfort from hemorrhoids or sciatica.
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 29 to 32 (Month 8)
The third trimester is here! Pregnancy weeks 29 to 32 may bring heartburn, Braxton-Hicks contractions, and the return of morning sickness. Your baby now has all 5 senses, and each baby kick is stronger than the last one. Watch to learn about month 8!
How To: Understand pregnancy, weeks 33 to 36 (Month 9)
Third trimester pregnancy symptoms like insomnia, heartburn, and frequent urination are in full swing. As you get ready for baby you may take a Lamaze class, buy a stroller, or finalize baby names. See what your baby is up to in month 9, in this video!
How To: Understand Cesarean Section child birth delivery
While some women elect to have a cesarean section, most c-sections are performed because of pregnancy complications like a premature baby, labor difficulty, or exhaustion during childbirth. Learn more about how a c-section works, in this video!
How To: Understand the stages of labor & vaginal delivery
70% of pregnant women have a vaginal delivery, where the baby is delivered through the mother's vagina. This method of childbirth is as time-tested as pregnancy itself. Learn more about the stages of labor and how vaginal delivery works, in this video!
How To: Ease child birth delivery with medication & breathing
Breathing through delivery pain sounds good, but will that Lamaze class really help you manage the pain during labor? What's an epidural really like? How else do pregnant women manage the discomfort of labor, delivery, and birth?
How To: Relax to get pregnant
Just relax to get pregnant? Could it really be that easy? The truth is that your fertility suffers when you are stressed, so if you are trying to get pregnant a little bit of relaxation can help fend off infertility and speed your path to pregnancy.
How To: Boost fertility naturally
If you are having trouble getting pregnant, and you're not sure about prescription infertility solutions like Clomid, then you might want to learn about a natural remedy for infertility that can improve your chances of pregnancy!
How To: Avoid child birth delivery problems for the mother
The mother's body can be the source of delivery complications like placenta previa or uterine rupture. If delivery problems do occur, your doctor can usually help you manage these childbirth complications with medication or an emergency cesarean section.
How To: Avoid delivery problems when giving birth
Your baby is ready to be born - but there can still be problems with delivery. A breech birth, macrosomia, or cord prolapse can all require an emergency c-section. Be prepared for potential delivery problems in advance, by watching this video.