Toddler
Daycare Bullies
I love my daycare provider…but not her kid. What to do when there’s a bully in the playgroup. We have some advice.
Toddler
Keeping Toddlers In Their Beds
It’s a herculean ordeal to keep our two-and-a-half-year-old daughter in her bed at bedtime. We’ve tried everything we can think of, so now what? We have some advice.
Toddler
The Empathetic Toddler
Is your toddler spoiled rotten…or just doing what all toddlers do? How young is too young to teach compassion and empathy?
Toddler
When Your Toddler Won’t Stop Running Away From You
My 2.5 year old loves to RUN. Away. From us. At every possible and dangerous occasion. What can we do, besides putting him on a leash?
Baby
Discipline vs. Correction vs. the Mighty Redirection
At what age is it appropriate to start disciplining your child? How early is too early and how late is too late?
Toddler
On Little Boys & Pink Toys
One mom needs help making sure she’s not reinforcing gender messages in toys and not limiting her son given her sudden allergy to pink toys.
Toddler
The Potty Regression Battle of Wills Royale
My potty-trained preschooler is going through a potty regression. Is it because I’m pregnant? Is it a control issue? What should I do?
Toddler
On Toddlers & Four-Letter Words
Not surprisingly, my toddler is parroting everything I say. Including the curse words. Do I really need to watch my potty mouth? Is it too late?
Toddler
Your Friendly Neighborhood Playgroup Bully
What do you do when your toddler son is now afraid of his constantly aggressive playmate?
Toddler
Stop Hitting Yourself!
My toddler has started to hit his head when he is mad. I’m concerned? Is this normal? What should I do? Is this a developmental red flag?
Toddler
Boys Don’t Cry. Except For All The Times They Do.
A mom needs help with her husband and his shaming of their sensitive toddler son for his recent and many crying bouts.
Toddler
A Terrible, Horrible, Not-So-Good, Very Bad Preschool Transition
Some advice for a mother whose young preschooler is having a really hard time at drop-off and with separation anxiety through out the day.
Parenting
Toddler Boob Grabbing? Yes, It’s a Thing.
My weaned toddler likes to grab at my breasts. Is this typical toddler behavior or should I be concerned?
Toddler
Potty Training: Fear of the Auto-Flush Toilet
How do you handle a toddler’s fear of the LOUD auto-flush toilets when using public restrooms?
Toddler
Bedtime & the Terrible Threes
A mom is experiencing the Terrible Threes for the first time and needs advice on handling battles and bed- and dinnertime.
Toddler
Goodbye, Pacifier, Goodbye
A mom needs help weaning her three-year old from his pacifier.
Toddler
Toddler Attachments: What’s Normal?
A mom’s young toddler doesn’t miss her after being separated all weekend and is easily going to strangers. Is this a phase? Is this normal toddler behavior? Is there anything to be concerned about?
Toddler
The Terrible (Horrible Not-So-Good Very Screechy) Threes
A mom turns to Amalah looking for help on handling her whiny, screechy and tempter tantrum-throwing three year old child.
Toddler
Is a Bedtime Sippy Cup a Big Deal?
A mom needs advice on whether she should be concerned about her toddler son drinking water at bedtime through a sippy cup.
Toddler
Epic Tantrum Time
A mom needs advice on helping her young toddler through his epic meltdowns. What should she do?