How to Help Your Autistic Child
You can help your child with an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) cope with the world, or even with the house. Use these […]
When Baby Won’t Stop Crying
It’s tough when your baby won’t stop crying. You may be worried that something is wrong with your child, that you’ll lose […]
The Most Important Principles of Respectful Parenting
Respectful parenting is a wonderful gift that we can give to our kids. Here are its most important principles that every parent […]
Why Does Puberty Happen?
Have you ever been asked by your child – why does puberty happen? Well, it all has to do with hormones. During puberty, […]
How To Discipline A Teenager
Around the time that your child starts secondary school, you might need to adjust your approach to discipline. Effective discipline for teenagers […]
How To Be A Super Parent
Parents have one of the toughest jobs out there. And since moms and dads aren’t handed a how-to manual upon childbirth, it’s […]
Potty Training Pressure
How to ease your worries that your child won’t be trained before preschool starts. When you registered your child for preschool months ago, […]
Granny as Nanny
Who better to care for your child? No need to check references, and the price is right! But consider a few things […]
How TV Affects Your Child
Most kids today are plugged into devices like TVs, tablets, and smartphones well before they can even ride a bike. Technology can be […]
Simple Tips to Improve Your Child’s Sleep
As a pediatric sleep expert I often get asked what the “secret” is to getting a baby to sleep through the night: […]
7 Ways To Protect Kids From Your Parental Depression
Science says parental depression can affect children, so protect your child before it’s too late. The National Institute of Health documented extensive research […]
When Kids Use Secret Apps to Hide Their Stuff
It’s absolutely mind blowing the amount of computing power that today’s phones contain. Not to mention that with these devices you can […]
Fun, Free Family Activities
Having fun, free family activities with your kids doesn’t always have to be expensive. Check out these great ideas for fun, free, […]
Talking With Kids
As parents we spend so much of our time talking to our kids — and then wonder why they don’t seem to […]
Seven Tips for Practicing Positive Discipline
It’s the ultimate do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do parenting moment: your preschooler throws a fit because there are blueberries in her pancake — and she didn’t […]
7 Simple Parenting Strategies That Work
If you’re a parent, then you are likely interested in finding ways to interact with your child or children that create a […]
Connecting with Your Child Through Video Games
I have two memories of the third grade. First, it was the year I started learning my times tables. I’m still pretty […]
Most Popular Baby Names of 2017
The results are in — kinda — for the most popular baby names of 2017. Now that we’re just over halfway through […]
When Can You Leave a Child Home Alone?
The 1990 movie Home Alone may have poked fun at what could happen when an eight-year old boy is accidentally left home […]
7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Adopting
Having or adopting a child is not for everyone. See for yourself what category you fall into. Adoption is a big deal. Bringing […]
Got Kids? Stay Married…
One expert’s controversial take on marriage, divorce and staying together for the sake of the kids. People often say that you shouldn’t stay […]
3 Most Effective Ways to Punish a Child
Parents, are you listening? The way parents should discipline their children is a very polarizing topic. Some people think parents should always […]
Get your Kids to Clean Up & Get Rid of Toys
Overrun by toys? Find out why you should get rid of most of your children’s toys. Find tips on to get your […]
Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Yelling at your kids can become a hard habit to break but it can also be quite damaging. This one simple strategy […]
How to Break Bad News to Your Teen
I don’t have young adult children yet, but the issue of disclosing difficult information to a young adult has happened in my […]
Raising Kids to Be Smart About Money
Young minds are programmed to absorb and copy the behaviors around them, which means the sooner you instill proper money management skills, […]
Negotiating With Kids
You say, “It’s time for bed.” “It’s time to go.” “It’s time for homework.” “It’s dinnertime!” But your child says, “Five more […]
Explaining Conflict to Your Child
Conflict is a part of life. Whether it’s small, such as an obstinate preschooler at home or a hard-headed co-worker at the […]
Your Kids Will Listen If You Do This
Kids aren’t listening? It’s so frustrating to correct our kids over and over. Try these two crucial positive parenting strategies and your […]
13 Strategies for Dealing with an Angry Child
Anger in a child may occur for many different reasons. It might stem from a condition like ADHD, ODD, anxiety, various different […]