The first thing most babies do when they enter the world is cry. Not smile. Not relax. Not lie quietly. They cry. Loudly. And for parents, especially first time parents, that sound can be confusing.

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...