Toddler
Potty Training Wars: The “I Won’t Go At School” Kid
A young preschooler is afraid to use the potty at preschool so Amalah gives advice on playing Parent Detective.
Toddler
Potty Training Wars: The “I Can But I Just Don’t Wanna” Kid
A toddler mom is having difficulty with the final leg of potty training her son. He can go on the potty but sometimes just doesn’t care about being in soiled underwear. It’s driving her insane. We offer a plan.
Toddler
Moving With a Toddler
What to expect when you are moving homes and you have a toddler.
Health & Safety
On SSRIs, Young Children & the Importance of Second Opinions
The pediatrician would like to put her three-year old son on SSRIs because of his aggressive behavior. Mom is conflicted since she because her son hasn’t had any behavioral assessment or therapy. She wants advice.
Toddler
The Toddler Nap Transition
Your toddler is fighting naptime. Maybe s/he doesn’t need it any longer. How to tell if your toddler is ready or close to ready to drop his/ her nap.
Products & Services
The Best Potty Chairs and Seats To Get Your Kid Out of Diapers
Every kid potty trains in their own time but you do need the right tools. We tell you our favorite potty seats and chairs out there, and which ones to skip.
Pregnancy
Postpartum Travel: How Soon Is Too Soon?
Should a mom commit to being a matron of honor at her BFFs wedding cross country when it’s so soon after her due date? What is realistic travel for a new postpartum mom?
Toddler
When “Toddler-Led” Weaning Just Ain’t Happening
How to wean your toddler from breastfeeding when your child is not ready but you are.
Toddler
The Premature Crib-to-Bed Transition
A mom made a mistake and prematurely moved her young toddler to a toddler bed and now needs to decide whether she should move her back to her crib.
Health & Safety
Separation Anxiety in Overdrive
A toddler has been experiencing atypical separation anxiety since her first few weeks of life. Her mom is not satisfied with the answers she has received thus far. What should she do now?
Toddler
Potty Training Troubleshooting
A mom has hit a potty training roadblock and needs help deciding which measure (of several good options) she should take next.
Toddler
Serving Up a Toddler Co-Sleeping Eviction Notice
How to you evict your toddler from your bed in the nicest way possible.
Toddler
Playing the Bedtime Stalling-Tactic Game
A parent turns to Amalah for help with probably one of the oldest toddler tricks in the book… using the potty as a bedtime stalling tactic.
Toddler
The High-Energy Early Rising Toddler
An early morning toddler riser is wrecking havoc on his family’s sleep schedule and sanity. Is his high energy typical and a function of his sleep situation or something else?
Toddler
(Slightly Older) Toddlers Who Throw Toys, Food & Other Hard Unyielding Objects
What do you do when a toddler over two years old has been throwing objects and hitting for over six months now?
Toddler
Roadbumps in the Potty Training Process
A toddler with sensory issues is facing some regression in her potty training process. Her mom needs some advice on next steps.
Toddler
The Kid Who Sleeps in the Closet
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?
Toddler
On “Scheduling” Big Milestones and Transitions
A mom turns to Amalah about tackling some big toddler transitions like potty training, weaning, and transitioning from a crib to a bed. Is there an ideal developmental time to “schedule” and plan for these milestones?
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?
Young Child
Talking to Preschoolers About Death
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?