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Baby Week Shorts: The Shy Child

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How do you help your child out of his shell? Get advice on helping your child overcome his shyness in this video from Discovery Health.

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Connected Life: Baby Tech (Part 1) (2:36)

ConnectedLife is all about babies as we visit UBC's Baby Cognitive Lab. Stop crying - this is ConnectedLife Visit media2o.

Pacimal Pacifier (1:32)

Watch this video from Mommy TV a physician-turned-entrepreneur who is selling her invention called the "Pacimal". It's a pacifier that attaches to a stuffed animal. All the parts of safe and the design of the animal helps aid child development.

Overdosing Your Own Kids (0:55)

The natural instinct for most parents is to make their kids better whatever the cost. But pediatricians warn that overdosing can have serious side effects. Kids are not simply little adults and even over-the-counter medications must be used exactly... More »

The Duggar's Big Family Album Ep. 7 (1:39)

The Duggars take their newest child to a doctor for her first checkup. Learn more about newborns in this video from Discovery.

Early Child Healthcare in Indonesia (2:30)

Watch this UNICEF video about pregnancy complications in Indonesia on HowStuffWorks. Midwives are a tradition in Indonesia, but that tradition was disrupted with the tsunami in 2004. Now more and more nurses and midwives are coming back to the... More »

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Look Who's Balking: The Cost of Having a Child (4:35)

Having a baby and raising a child takes love, honor and commitment.

Look Who's Balking: Child Discipline (4:57)

Disciplining your child can be difficult. Many parents don't wish to inflict physical pain and use alternative techniques instead.

Look Who's Balking: Tips for Healthy Pregnancy and Baby (1:05)

This video provides tips for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Look Who's Balking: Childproofing the House (0:49)

As soon as they are mobile, babies begin exploring their environment and getting into things they aren't supposed to. Because children don't know the hazards of everyday items, it is important to childproof your home.

Look Who's Balking: Understanding Your Responsibilities (2:55)

Before the baby arrives, new parents need to make sure they fully understand the responsibilities of parenthood.

Look Who's Balking: Before Having a Baby (0:57)

This video educates parents on what they should know before having a baby. Being a parent is tough, and the "Look Who's Balking" video series provides honest information about parenting for people thinking about having a baby.

Parent's License: The Decision to Become a Parent (2:40)

Not all couples are ready financially, emotionally or physically to become parents.

Parent's License: Sacrifices and Responsibilities (4:27)

Potential parents meet their future children and learn that the real test of parenting is how to react when the children are at their worst.

Parent's License: Shared Responsibility and Sacrifice (3:57)

A magician encourages potential parents to think about some specifics of being parents, such as child birth, discipline, sacrifices and responsibilities.

Parent's License: Preparing to Have a Baby (3:27)

The fictional Department of Parenting questions potential parents about their motivations for wanting children.