Pill Swallowing Paranoia
What do you do when your child is fearful of swallowing needed medication that comes in pill form, but you know they can do it? We have thoughts and suggestions.
What do you do when your child is fearful of swallowing needed medication that comes in pill form, but you know they can do it? We have thoughts and suggestions.
A young child prefers to sleep in his bedroom’s small closet rather than his new big boy bed. The mom wonders whether she should be concerned?
A mom needs practical advice on helping her baby overcome his new fear of bath time. We share our BTDT strategies.
My child’s dog anxiety has nothing to do with a specific dog. I’m sure your dog is cute, fluffy and gentle but my kid still wants nothing to do with him or her. Please don’t take it personally.
What do you do when your toddler is super shy and scared of strangers but otherwise is confident and talkative? Are there coping skills to teach my young one?
I could spend the next hour reassuring my kids not to be scared or….
If you have a teen, chances are you’ve encountered the puzzling phenomenon of your kid not caring about driving. What?? Why don’t today’s teens want to drive?
How to talk to young kids about death and grief in an age-appropriate manner. We provide a sample script as well as an excellent book recommendation that can grow with your family.
There was an unexpectedly large snowstorm that paralyzed parts of the NY tristate area. This is one of the many stories of bravery by young people that night.
How do you talk to young children about the topic of death? Is it best handled as a sit-down serious discussion, or should questions be answered as they come up?
I didn’t even know Range Anxiety was a real thing until I felt it behind the wheel of a car… at which point I realized I feel it all the time with my teens.
Have a little one who gets a little scared during Halloween? Or has other fears and anxieties. Amalah has written a beautifully illustrated and customizable book that explains that fear is a normal emotion and helps children understand it’s OK if they don’t feel brave all the time.
A young preschooler is afraid to use the potty at preschool so Amalah gives advice on playing Parent Detective.
I spent the better part of two years trying to get my son comfortable behind the steering wheel, but I never could’ve predicted how he finally worked it out.
Have child or teen suffering from anxiety? A children’s librarian shares with us the books she recommends to parents and that may help.
Advice and suggestions for how family members and friends can help soothe separation anxiety in an infant when babysitting.