-- Getting your youngster to go to sleep is the most stressful time of day for many parents. But it doesn't have to be.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to help tackle toddlers' sleep troubles:

• Create, a consistent, quiet and relaxing bedtime routine.
• Let your child take a favorite stuffed animal or blanket to bed.
• Offer your child a drink of water or a night light to make sure he or she is comfortable.
• Don't allow your toddler to sleep in your bed.
• Don't enter your child's room every time the child cries.
• Be patient, and realize that good sleep habits can take time to develop.


-- Nursing moms may be worried that their newborn isn't getting enough to eat, and it can be difficult to tell when you can't see how much baby is eating.

The womenshealth.gov website mentions these indicators that your breast-feeding baby is getting enough milk:

• Steady weight gain in the first week after birth.
• Passing regular urine that is very pale or clear in color.
• Producing regular bowel movements.
• Alternating between periods of sleep and alertness/wakefulness.
• Seeming happy and satisfied when a feeding is finished.
• A softening of your breast after a feeding.


-- Curious toddlers are especially prone to crawling through and falling from windows, so it's best to practice these safety suggestions, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic:

• Be sure you can't open any window enough to allow a child to crawl through.
• If your window locks require a key, store it nearby.
• Never place furniture near a window. A child could climb the furniture and fall through the nearby window.
• Don't assume that a screen will take the place of a window lock.
• Board up or repair any broken or cracked glass.