Many parents get nervous when they think about toilet training their young child. The folklore about toilet training may have a lot to do...
The first step in toilet training is to make sure both you and your child are ready. Okay, I realize no one is ever really totally ready...
Sometimes the 7 P plan is not enough. This often happens when continence is needed now or at least in the next week or two. Reasons for...
Sometimes good preparation, faithfully following the 7 P’s of Toilet Training Plan, and even intensive toilet training are not enough...
It is normal for siblings to compete for their parents’ attention and time. Unfortunately, children may use inappropriate behaviors...
What is time-out?
Time-out is a way of disciplining your child for misbehavior without raising your hand or your voice. Time-out involves...
When your child is angry and throws a tantrum, do you feel as though you have no control? Thoughts of helplessness can creep into the mind...
Sunscreen and Sun Safety
It is well known that prolonged, unprotected exposure to the sun puts people at risk for skin cancer. The regular...
We cannot always protect our children from every possible threat, but we can help them feel more secure. One way to do this is by making a...
Sleep deprivation. It’s something I’m sure you’ve experienced more than once since your baby came home. Losing sleep is...