Baby back ribs await: September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the folks at Chili's Grill and Bar restaurants want to help. This month, guests at the chain's more than 850 locations can donate $1 or more to color a pinup of a Chili's signature pepper which will be posted on the wall. The money (along with 100 percent of proceeds from meals served on Monday) will be donated to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which leads the way in treating pediatric cancer.

Chili's restaurants are at 855 E. Kemper Road in Springdale, and 11329 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township. For more locations, visit www.chilis.com.

Love those kids

Start planning now: The For the Love of Kids Parenting Conference is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. National speakers for the conference include author Barbara Coloroso, Dr. Bob Brooks and Dr. Ray Guarendi; workshops will address discipline and punishment, taking care of yourself, growing as a couple, and managing anger in families. The conference is sponsored by Beech Acres, which offers programs for families and children.

Admission is $40, which includes two keynote sessions, three workshops, lunch and a gift bag. Register before Oct. 15 and save $10 off the cost. Details, www.beechacres.org.

Splish splash

Shower time: At some point - usually between ages 5 and 8 - many children decide that baths are for babies. To make sure your tub or shower stall is kid-friendly, try these tips from Parenting magazine:

• Stick with tear-free shampoo for now.

• Empty economy-size shampoo and conditioner bottles into small, squeezable ones that are easier to hold.

• Teach him how to adjust the hot and cold water. Set the temperature for him until he gets the hang of it.

• Remove items like razors, shaving cream and cleaning sprays.

• Install mats or skid-free strips to the tub or shower.

• Pass on liquid body cleansers for now - they can coat shower bottoms and make them slippery. Opt for a bar of soap instead.

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How to Breast Feed Your Baby, by Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms (Ten Speed Press; $14.95), hopes to sway moms with a thorough explanation of the physical and mental benefits it can offer a baby.

The book gives moms a guide to finding the best position and posture for mom and baby, caring for lactating breasts and dealing with problems that may arise with breast-feeding.