Managing Mealtime with Children Many behavioral problems develop at mealtime. First, establish simple rules for mealtime, reasonable for the child’s age, such as being seated while eating, not…
Measles Measles is caused by a virus, and infection in the United States is relatively uncommon. Unfortunately, there have large outbreaks over the past few years. Measles is…
Children and adolescents are reaching out to their peers in all sorts of ways these days in an effort to normalize their experiences, feelings, and the like. The…
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. Even though babies are alike in many ways, each is also very different. Your baby is very special to you…
Nightmares Nightmares and night terrors are different entities that are commonly confused by parents. A nightmare is a scary or disturbing dream that occurs during REM sleep. One…
Causes of nosebleeds in children It is not unusual for a child to get an occasional nosebleed. Nosebleeds can be caused by sneezing, coughing, nose picking or by…
If your family enjoys time in the woods while hiking or camping, you may have been affected by the rash caused by poison ivy, poison oak or poison…
Having a baby is a monumental, life-changing event. For all of the anticipation, excitement and relief that come with the birth of your baby there is also a…
When and How to Potty Train Toddlers Just as parents cannot force a child to eat, they cannot expect to force a child to use the potty successfully….
Recommended Books for Parents Our favorite books for parents for caring for children from birth to adulthood. Caring for babies Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for…
Road Trip Tips for Families Whether you are buckling up your newborn or letting your teen behind the wheel for the first time, there are many things to…
What is RSV? RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It is a virus that is transmitted from person to person in the late fall, winter, and early spring…
Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, affect many families during the spring and early summer season. Runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose and mouth…
With the dry air and biting cold winds, your skin can quickly loose moisture and heat when exposed to winter elements. Protecting your skin from head to toe…
Umbilical Cord Care While the cord is still attached, keep it clean and dry. Fold the diaper down so as not to cover the cord. This will help…
Sleep Like a Baby ‘’Sleep like a baby’’. Really? Surely the persons who coined that phrase were never parents, up hours on end trying to sooth a newborn,…
Teenage Zombies Tweens and teens are often the worst sleepers in the family. This may sound counter-intuitive when you are begging your teenager to get out of bed…
Routine, Routine, Routine As your child grows from infancy to toddlerhood, sleep environment and sleep routines gain increasing importance. Toddlers and school aged children depend on routine. In…