Depressed Over Pregnancy Weight Gain
We are far less concerned about this expectant mom’s weight gain than we are about her feelings about her weight gain.
We are far less concerned about this expectant mom’s weight gain than we are about her feelings about her weight gain.
A mom is very concerned about how her in-laws are subtly and overtly treating her toddler son vis-a-vis his female toddler cousin, which is dripping in gender-bias. She needs advice on how to handle this tricky family situation.
Amalah answers one of her most frequently asked questions… how do you find meaningful part-time work that allows you to have that elusive work-life balance? Where do you start?
A family moved into a fantastic neighborhood with a built-in playgroup for their kids. But the entire family (including the kids) are social outcasts after the father more than crossed the line with his angry outburst. Can the relationships be saved?
Amalah helps a mom identify her baby as a “tension increaser” and figure out an alternative to the Ferber Method as a sleep training option for their family.
An update from a letter writer on a particularly hairy and sticky family situation and lessons learned for the future.
Amalah tackles a common problem: disagreements over household division of responsibilities between out-of-the-home-working and stay-at-home parents.
A postpartum mom is dealing with a common problem: baby fine hair regrowth. She’s seeking advice on how to manage this change in hair growth.
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.
An young adventurous eater is starting to follow his picky eater older brother’s lead and their mom is concerned. What can she do to nip this issue in the bud?
By popular demand, Amalah shares with us the homemade foods that are most popular with her kids and easiest to make from scratch. First up, transforming sweet potatoes into tots and a delicious side serving of mash.
How to help your child recognize that her tall tales are more about her imagination and creativity, rather than deliberate deceit and manipulation.
A mom will be separated from her toddler while on a business trip for the first time. She can’t seem to put out her concerns and fears, about being away from her child, out of her head. What can she do about this parental separation anxiety?
Parents need advice and ideas on how to make their very young child feel more connected to one set of grandparents who live on the other side of the world. Weekly video conferences are just cutting it.
Grandma is playing favorite amongst the cousins when it comes to gifts but addressing the issue is not as straightforward as you would think.
A mom needs help with her toddler’s bedtime routine. He’s great at stalling and she is concerned because he is at the point where he can climb out of his crib. What should she do?
Amalah shows you how to make the of leftovers from her popular kids’ recipe of citrus mashed sweet potatoes.
A mom needs help deciphering why her 3 month old baby’s witching hour is particularly problematic. Is it a sleep issue or colic?
A toddler is making really good progress on potty training just as her family is about to hit the road on vacation. The parents disagree on whether they should continue with the potty training plan. Amalah weighs in.
A mom needs strategies to help her toddler who is going through a normal biting phase when with other kids at the playground.