Fighting the ‘Big Kid’ Food Wars
My nephew is seven years old and still has the eating habits of a toddler. Help!
My nephew is seven years old and still has the eating habits of a toddler. Help!
Way back in 1997, the Clinton administration approved a program called State Children’s Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP. SCHIP is a partnership between federal and state governments that provides health insurance to children whose families make too much for Medicaid but too little for private…
I’m having second thoughts about our daycare provider. Should I listen to my gut or are my mommy instinct overreacting?
A regular reader returns needing advice on how to help with her “easygoing” and “gifted” child who has suddenly been exhibiting disruptive and negative-attention seeking behaviors.
My toddler won’t eat dinner, then wakes up in the middle of the night crying from hunger. How can I win this battle of the food wills?
My three year old refused to cooperate at the dentist and we ended up bailing on the visit. What can I do differently next time?
My in-laws are absolutely, fundamentally untrustworthy caretakers for my child. But my husband is insisting we let them babysit while we travel overseas! What do I do?
I’m expecting a son after having two daughters. What am I supposed to DO with a BOY?
We’ve all missed an illness or worse-than-we-realized injury in our little kids, but does it stop happening when they get older? Not exactly. At least we’re not alone.
An update…and another question about kids, peanut allergies and schools.
How do I fatten this kid up without dairy?
My young daughter is terrified of dogs. How can I help her with her fear of animals.
My husband won’t ever say no to his parents, even when it comes to stuff that might not be good for our daughter. What can I do? We have advice.
My 9-month-old has dropped from the 25th percentile for weight to the 5th. How do I help him pack on the pounds?
How to kick your kid out of your bed in the nicest way possible.
What I hadn’t realized then was that was the easy part, discussing the cut and dry mechanics of sex. I hadn’t realized that it was just the beginning of an ongoing conversation where I would have to push past my own embarrassment and get over my own hang ups.
My husband is adamant we should sleep train our 4 month old; I say she’s still too young. Who’s right?
One mom’s fight to take the garbage out…of her kids’ mouths.
Good news! Science has finally discovered the hidden benefits of ice cream. Eating high fat dairy products, scientists say, can boost your fertility. The health link is to full-fat dairy in general, not specifically to ice cream, but apparently it’s the most attention-grabbing choice of…
When I introduce myself from here on out, I am supposed to say, “Hi, my name is ______________, and I’m an alcoholic.” That’s the first step, according to the brochure some nice woman handed me as I entered my first AA meeting day before yesterday.