Toddlers & The Tube
My two-year-old’s obsession with the television is growing stronger by the day. How can I set reasonable limits without driving us both to tears?
My two-year-old’s obsession with the television is growing stronger by the day. How can I set reasonable limits without driving us both to tears?
An expectant mom is right to be concerned about her soon-to-be-born infant being around her non-vaccinated preschooler nieces and nephews. What should she do?
How do you know when it’s time to dump your doctor? And short of moving to Southern California and begging for a spot in Dr. Sears’ practice, how do you make sure you “mesh” with the new doctor?
Is it okay to wean a baby off breastmilk if they still won’t drink cow’s milk?
My child has just been diagnosed with a condition my in-laws don’t even believe exists. Now what?
A mom is really happy with the care provided by her kids’ in-home daycare provider. However, she is concerned about the lunch and snack options they are offering her toddlers. Is she overreacting and what are her options?
My son was 7 when he was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, OCD. As a parent who had been opposed to medication this was a humbling, eye-opening experience.
Your in-laws smoke like chimneys. Fannnnntastic. Is asking that they step outside for a cigarette really enough to protect your new baby?
Your kid got a note home from school that there was a lice outbreak. Now what? Read on for some tips on what you should do next.
My mother-in-law refuses to take my child’s nut allergy seriously. What should we do?
Now that we know what to look for in a sunscreen, let’s talk about the products that are the best choice for your family.
It’s inexpensive, delicious and easy (really!). Triple win!
Bug Repellents That Really Work Hi Amy, So about this time of year, every year, I start to look like a leper. Why? Because apparently I was put on this earth to be a mosquito buffet. I’m not kidding — every time I go outside,…
A reader asks if she should stop in when her middle schooler is being harassed, or if it’s too much. I have soap box for this one.
Can your choice of diaper affect your baby’s motor skill development? Wait, what?
Is baby ready to sleep unswaddled? What to do to help baby learn to transition to swaddle free sleeping. We have some advice.
Amalah lays the smackdown to “THAT article by Consumer Reports.” You know the one.
The daycare I chose for my baby turned out to be terrible and borderline neglectful. How can I ever trust my instincts again?
As we walk to the playground, Henry yells to his friend, “Let’s race!” And they do. Down sidewalks that are bulging and splitting from the tree roots underneath, two semi-coordinated boys flail their legs downhill, shouting with glee. Behind them, I cringe, and wonder who’s…
A reader asks how we deal with teens and the specter of poor teen decisions about drugs and alcohol and parties.