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Tori Kropp gives helpful morning sickness cures. How to prevent, avoid and deal with morning sickness.

Elizabeth Ward gives expert advice on foods to avoid during your pregnancy.

Tori Kropp explains the pros and cons of having a homebirth. Helpful facts are given to consider when deciding between delivering your child in a hospital or at home

Was choosing a baby name the hardest part of being pregnant? Ann Douglas gives helpful tips on choosing the name of your baby -- how to pass name tests, what you should keep in mind, and what to avoid completely when naming your child. Check it out!

Amy Kaplan seeks advice from Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of All Baby Books, on weaning her daughter Gabi. When it comes to weaning, slow is the way to go!

Kim Blando is at the end of her rope with her 2.5 year old daugher Sue, who is queen of stalling at bedtime. Jill Spivack of Sleepy Planet gives Kim a workable game plan to get Sue to stay in bed. As with most things toddler-related, consistency is key.

Everything is going great. In order. Calm. Perfect. Then, SMACK. BOOM. ARGGH. Your child flips out and a full blown temper tantrum errupts. Sometimes it's because you're enforcing a rule, or taking something away, other times it's literally out of thin air. What you say and how you handle it though, is the key to stopping these melt downs in their tracks.

Why is it so impossible to get your young child to brush their teeth without losing your mind?! Today, Parents Ask Managing Editor Jennifer Brandt shares her toothbrushing battle with her toddler who refuses to let Jennifer come near him during the process. Parents Ask expert and pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson offers some great advice, including some suggested toothbrushing games that might even make toothbrushing fun!

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Sure, cheeseburgers and nachos sound more appealing than grilled chicken. But let's face it, junk food is not necessarily the best choice during pregnancy. Today, Parents Ask contributor Tori Kropp, RN, author of "The Joy of Pregnancy," gives expert advice on the best diet to incorporate while pregnant and foods that will make your body feel its best and keep you and your baby healthy.