On any given day you’ve probably had two or three showdowns with your child over everything from brushing her teeth to getting in the car seat – all before lunch. But contrary… Continue reading more...
Homework Help
July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
1. Talk to your child’s teacher. Find out the homework policies, including how involved you’re expected to be. That way, you can keep your child on track.2. Help her get organized. When she has a… Continue reading more...
How To Help Each Child Feel Loved
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
All of us harbor some fantasies about the ways our children will turn out. But they don’t come into this world to fulfill a script we’ve already chosen for them. Fostering a unique sense of… Continue reading more...
Is My Child Gifted?
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ahead of the Curve
Q. I’m sure most parents think their babies are bright, but I am convinced that our 22-month-old is truly gifted. She already identifies colors, counts to ten, recognizes letters, and speaks in… Continue reading more...
6 Little Things That Make a Big Difference
June 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many parents provide their kids with the big essentials: unconditional love, protection, structure, and limits. But as a pediatrician and the mom of five (now grown) children, I’ve learned that there
Little Kids, Big Mouths
June 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The labor of love called parenting can be difficult – even when your child is compliant and adoring. But when your simple requests or innocent remarks are met with sassy retorts, sullen silences, even eye rolling… Continue reading more...
7 Bad Habits
June 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sucking their thumb, pulling their hair, picking their nose – nearly all children find ways to relieve anxiety, boredom, or fatigue. There are many reasons that kids develop these coping mechanisms: Some… Continue reading more...
No More Discipline Traps
June 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to discipline, most of us, despite our best intentions, get into ruts. When our kids misbehave, we tend to rely on the same one or two techniques, even if they’re not the… Continue reading more...
Breastfeeding Myths
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most expectant and new mothers know that breastfeeding is recommended as the healthiest way to feed a baby, with approximately 70 percent of U.S. mothers now opting to nurse their newborns. Yet… Continue reading more...
Raising a Moral Child
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As parents, we want our children to grow up to be good, kind people who are happy and successful. But while “values” is a popular buzzword these days, we’re not always sure… Continue reading more...
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