Baby
Separation Anxiety: Soothing or Spoiling?
What’s the best way to deal with separation anxiety in an 8-month-old? Should I give in and hold him all the time or should I be keeping my distance?
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?
Young Child
Bedtime Battles: Lost Lovey Edition
Is five years old to young to expect a child to be able to locate his misplaced lovey?
Toddler
Two Year Old Bedtime Anxiety
A mom needs help getting her toddler who is experiencing a sleep regression back to his champion sleeping ways.
Toddler
The Sleepless Toddler Traveler
The mom of a toddler needs sleep advice for when traveling. She has had bad experiences getting her daughter to sleep when traveling and is considering forgoing a summer trip because of it. There must be a better way. We have some advice.
Toddler
My Toddler Is Pulling Out Hair…Her OWN
A toddler is falling asleep by self-soothing and pulling out tufts of her own hair. Clearly her mom is concerned. What can she do?
Toddler
No Pacifier, No Naps
What do you do when your toddler needs her pacifier to sleep? How do you break the association?
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?
Home
Lovies in the Laundry: How to Get the Stink Out of Stuffed Animals
How do you get urine smell out of beloved stuffed animals that live in the cribs of toddlers?
Toddler
The Best Way to Handle a Toddler’s Drop-off Anxiety
A parent needs advice on how to handle her toddler’s separation anxiety while dropping her off at daycare. Amalah has advice.