New parents get mocked for bossy to-do list, but they've got the right idea

No. I didn't have help, or the "help" I got turned out to be more trouble than it was worth!

• Caring for newborns can be a problem for military parents who may be stationed in a community where they have no relatives and no non-work friends.

No more nipple confusion: Study says pacifiers may help breast-feeding

Yes

• There is no magical one-size fits all, but in general, it's best to breastfeed a baby for at least 4-6 months before introducing other types of nutrition. Pacifiers can be very soothing to babies. Many parents will swear by them saving their sanity. It's more of a question of when to wean from the p …

Bottled water may boost kids' tooth decay, dentists say

No, rarely. The water from our tap is perfectly fine.

Spanking linked to more aggression in kids

No

• Hitting other people, including your own chiildren, is assault -- plain and simple. "Spanking' perpetuates a culture of violence and a "might makes right" mentality.

• I do. Stop using cover words for what you are really doing: hitting! And it's always wrong to hit another person, regardless of age or whether you are the parent. Parents who want to continue abusing (hitting) their kids will re-define any behavior to suit their skewed thinking.

Controversy grows over pro-spanking book after abuse deaths

Yes

Decoding temper tantrums (the kind Mom and Dad throw)

The screaming

What's the best age to start having kids?

In your 20s

• Preferably mid-to-late 20's when you are likeliest to have a healthy baby. Better if you already have a college degree and a stable career

Do you worry about artificial dyes in food?

No, I don't worry about it

What do you think of the 'pink, princess' girl culture?

It's fine! Let girls be girls

Do you worry about your baby being too fat?

Yes, I worry about it

• The pediatrician wrote in my 4-month old daughter's medical record that she was "extremely obese" even though she was only breastfed.