Here are a few signals your child will send when they are ready to begin potty training, and a few tips on how to make the process run more smoothly. And remember – some children are ready for the potty as early as 14 months,...
Remember when you were a teenager? Every emotion was big, every incident a melodramatic moment with life-altering consequences. Remember when you transitioned out of that phase into adulthood?...
Sometimes it seems like children wake up one morning and decide they will never try another vegetable again, much to their parents' consternation and chagrin. Adults then become concerned that their child is not getting enough vitamins and nutrients, the building blocks of strong bones...
Baby sign language is not a trend, not a passing fad that parents are talking about on social media but will soon fade away. You, as the parent, must devote time and energy to teaching your baby sign language, but the benefits are numerous. Here...
America loves summer holidays, and after the stresses of lockdowns during 2020, this year everyone is ready to get outside, fire up the grill and have a whole lot of fun. But all the partying, the noise, the crowds and other aspects of summer celebrations can...
Here are some suggestions for helping the children (and you) cope with the new family unit you are building. ...
Whether you've had experience hiring nannies before, or you're about to hire your first nanny, it's important to know precisely what their responsibilities in the household are going to be. Of course, this partly depends on the age of the children they've been hired to...
Baby proofing your home is hardly a one-time event. As your child grows, so do the potential hazards they’ll face. It doesn’t matter what style of home you live in, perhaps you live in a single-story condo in Miami, FL, or a three-story home in...
Adjusting to having a new sibling is hard on children, particularly only children. In this article, we offer some strategies and suggestions for helping them adapt to the idea of a new brother or sister. We also offer ideas about how you can then help...
Right now, it feels like we live in a deeply polarized world. Whether it's online, on TV or on the playground, people are not always playing nice. This aspect of our current social climate can be confusing for children, and depending on their ages, it...