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...
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...
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...
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...
Ask Dr. Mom: Rash Decisions
May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Q. My 9-month-old son recently developed a particularly bad diaper rash. I’ve been treating it with the same ointment I have used for him before, but this time it hasn’t helped. My mother says he… Continue reading more...
Sibling Rivalry Solutions
May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
6 ways to stop sibling fighting
© Stephanie Rausser
It’s a fact of life: Siblings squabble. Ways to help make peace now and set them up for friendship later:
Don’t play the blame game.
The 7 Secrets of Successful Parents
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My life has been devoted to children and families – my own, and those I’ve encountered in my career as a pediatrician. My first baby was born only a few months before I… Continue reading more...
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