Toddler
Potty Training the (Super) Jealous Big Sibling
A mom needs help with potty training her toddler. But is the issue really new sibling regression?
Education
Summer Homework: Get Your Kids to do it and Stop the Summer Slide
Summer work is a great way to keep kids from forgetting all the stuff they learned during the school year. Some advice to stop the “Summer slide.”
Toddler
Sippy Cup Rejection & Regression
After a stomach bug, a young toddler refuses to drink from her sippy cup now. Her mom needs help in getting her back on track. But should she just wait longer?
Toddler
Toddler Nap Strikes & Sleep Regressions
A toddler is refusing to nap but clearly still needs it. Amalah thinks there’s really another common sleep issue at work here.
Toddler
Big Kid Bed Escape Antics
A mom writes in for help with her previously champion sleeper who can now take up to 2 hours falling asleep on his own in his big kid bed.
Toddler
Toddler Bedtime Stalling Tactics
How do you handle a toddler who has become very effective at stalling bedtime?
Big Kid
Help, My Teens Refuse to Study!
A reader wants to know how you teach kids to study when they’re resistant to doing so. This may not be the answer she wants, but it’s all I’ve got.
Toddler
Bedtime Meltdowns & Manipulation
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?
Young Child
Picky Eating Peer Pressure
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?
Big Kid
Insomnia & Special Needs Kids
A school boy with ADHD is having an extra hard time falling asleep recently and its causing lots of stress on the family. This is not an uncommon problem amongst special need school-aged kids. Amalah has some advice.
Education
Helping Kids with Homework: Yes or No?
Ah, homework. It can be the bane of your existence. It may be your nightly battle. Here we tackle finding the balance between helping your children accomplish their responsibilities and fostering independence.
Toddler
Potty Training Wars: Boot Camp Rebellion
When you have a strong-willed child you need to choose your potty training battles carefully.
Big Kid
Help! How Do I Make My Teen Dress For The Weather?
It’s a dilemma as old as time: Teenagers choosing to dress to trends rather than weather. Do I have the solution? Sort of.
Young Child
Picky Eating & Mom Guilt
A WOHM mom doesn’t want to engage in a mealtime battle with her young picky eater because she wants a pleasant dinnertime experience but is experiencing guilt about his limited food palate. What can she do?
Toddler
The Static Cling Toddler
Parents need advice on how to handle their extremely clingy toddler who gets incredibly upset if she’s not carried. Is this an emotional or behavioral reaction that she’s having?
Toddler
On the Road Again: Toddler Tantrums in the Car
A toddler is throwing temper tantrums in the car on the longish daily commute home from daycare and her mom wants to nip this in the bud for parenting and safety reasons.
Toddler
Potty Training: Out-Stubborning the Stubbornest of Stubborn Kids
This mom is having a difficult time potty training her stubborn young child. Amalah suggests her potty training boot camp plan to her.
Toddler
When Your Toddler Say No More High Chair!
A mom is wisely picking her battles with her toddler but she still wants to maintain a pleasant family mealtime arrangement. What can she do?
Toddler
Potty Training Wars: Dealing With the 3/4 There Kid
A mom is having a challenging time with her almost fully potty-trained child who is scared to poop in the potty and insists on wearing a pull-up. What are the parent’s options to help her young child?
Toddler
The Bathtime Battle
Out of the blue a toddler has started throwing tantrums during bathtime and gets unreasonably upset. Is this typcial and what can his parents do?