
The next time you think your child is "just playing," think again. Play has a fundamental role in your child's development. Find out why play is as vital -- or even more vital -- than reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Sibling Solutions As you plan for the actual labour and birth spare a thought for the other little person in the house to whom this is all a big inconvenience and upheaval. As you know from past experience, labour, once it kicks in, is an all-consuming affair, and it's easy to overlook small details on the day. So take some time now to think of ways to make the actual day of your baby's birth a positive and memorable event for your child.