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Once you’ve gotten past the newborn phase, you likely never want to live through another 3am wakeup for a very long time. This is why the idea of sleep regressions strikes fear in the hearts of many a parent. But remember that these regressions are a normal part of your child’s development, and are temporary. If understood, and handled properly, …
Problem #1: We’ve all seen a child take a truck from another child in the sandbox, leading to a frustrated shove or slap. And every daycare classroom sees the occasional aggression stemming from one child sitting in another’s favorite spot, or using another’s favorite toy. This is simply a case of children defending their will, their turf, and their independence, …
Is your 18 month-old an escape artist already, piling her stuffed animals on top of one another as a way of climbing right out of her crib? Or maybe your two year-old has spied a cozy toddler bed or big kid bed in one of his sibling’s rooms or at a friend’s house, and now wants one of his own? …
When your child was a newborn, no method of soothing him was off-limits. You drove around the neighborhood to get him to fall asleep, you rocked him until your arms ached, and you had a pacifier with you at all times. Now your newborn is perhaps an older infant, toddler, or preschooler, and you’d like to kick the pacifier habit …
Let us guess what a typical Saturday night in your home looks like. Exhausted after a day of soccer, gymnastics, or playdates, you tidy up the house and feed the kids dinner, get them off to bed, and settle onto the couch with Netflix and takeout. OK, we admit that on many Saturday nights, this does seem like an appealing …
How many times do you check your smartphone when you’re playing on the floor with your child, sitting at a playground with him, or eating dinner? Between breaking news, incoming emails and texts, and distracting, time-wasting apps, our phones can be tempting. Plus, it’s difficult to shut out work colleagues, friends, and extended family when you know they’re at your …
Making a big change to your child’s routine is always a bit daunting. After all, kids are creatures of habit, and a small tweak to their schedule can often affect their behavior and their emotions. So when you decide to enter your child into a childcare center, taking a few precautions can really smooth the transition! Make a visit with …
Does the idea of a toddler temper tantrum have you fearful of taking your young child out to dinner? Have you tried to enjoy brunch with your preschooler, only to leave the restaurant with a red face? Taking kids out to eat can be tricky, but not if you know the keys to success. Choose wisely. Have you been meaning …
If you’re considering center-based childcare for your child, you’ve undoubtedly noted the various differences between centers, in terms of childcare philosophies, staffing decisions, and facilities. Choosing which center is best for your child can be a tough decision, especially when you’re not quite sure what factors to take into consideration. Our eight questions can help you to make the big …
As adults, we’re bombarded with media stories that are difficult to digest. On a daily basis, lately, it seems as if guns, terrorism, and political warfare are making headlines. While we worry about these issues, our young children shouldn’t be concerned about them at this early of an age. How do we answer the questions that inevitably are raised by …
