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Coping with Traumatic Birth
A new mother tried her best to recall the birth of her firstborn son. She remembers heading to the hospital after her water broke. She remembers checking in and settling in a ...
Are Preschool Bullies Really a Thing?
A mom of a four-year-old reached out for help. Her daughter, it seemed, struggled to connect with her peers in her preschool. This mother explained that her daughter had a ...
Real Moms’ Most-Loved Nursery Items
We asked our wonderful community of Facebook mamas what one item in their baby's nursery is their most favorite. Their responses made me feel so cozy I could curl up and take ...
That Stomachache or Headache Your Child Has Might Not Be Caused By What You Think
When kids land in my office with complaints of stomachaches and headaches of unknown origins (meaning they’ve seen the doctor and their health checks out), I always suspect ...
Encouraging Kindness to Younger Siblings
“How can I get my two year old to be nice to her sister who is 4 months old?”
“I just had a baby and ever since I came home from the hospital my 2 year old ...
Does Your Child Have a Speech Problem? 5 Characteristics of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Do you have a difficult time understanding what your child says?
Does your preschooler's speech sound robotic and lack pitch variation?
When your child ...
4 Tips for Raising Leaders
Although parents often think of peer pressure as an issue that crops up in the tween and teen years, it can begin much younger. The fact is that many kids simply want to be ...
3 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Personal Space
Little kids spend a lot of time cuddling, hugging, kissing, and sitting on laps. They love to smother their parents and siblings with love, and they enjoy being in close ...
What to Do When Parents Disagree on Parenting
It’s a scene most parents face at some point: You disagree with your partner on how to parent the kids. The truth is that we all bring different personalities to the table, ...
How to Take Your Own Newborn Photos
Search for newborn photos online and you’ll likely find a selection of adorable images of brand new babies swaddled, tucked, and sleeping like little angels. While newborn ...
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