What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s sometimes called a “nervous stomach” or a “spastic colon.” Certain foods can trigger the symptoms of IBS. So can anxiety, stress, and infections. Although IBS can …
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Nut and Peanut Allergy
About Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies First grade has been a difficult parenting year for Anne. Her 6-year-old son, Justin, began eating lunch in the cafeteria with hundreds of other students armed with their peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter crackers, and all those hidden peanuts in their processed foods. For …
Weaning Your Child
Weaning is when a baby transitions from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. When to wean is a personal decision. A mom might be influenced by a return to work, her health or the baby’s, or simply a feeling that the time is right. Weaning a baby is a …
Am I ‘Too Tough’ When I Discipline My Kids?
I’ve noticed that the more sternly I speak to my kids — for example, after they’ve run into the street without looking — the more distraught they get. How can I make sure they understand the seriousness of certain situations without making them feel worse? – Zoe As the saying …
Becoming a Stepparent
Becoming a parent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you’ve never had kids, you’ll get the opportunity to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character. If you have kids, you’ll offer them …
Bilingual Families
In some countries, it’s common for kids to learn two or more languages at a time and to use them daily to communicate and understand people around them — in fact, some kids grow up in places where four or more languages are spoken. In countries such as the United …
Communication and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Language development really takes off during this time, especially as your little one approaches the second birthday. Kids this age are better able to comprehend what is said to them and express what they want through words and gestures. They take joy in their ability to understand directions — and won’t …
Communication and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old
This is an exciting time for parents, as babies this age make real progress in communicating. You and your baby will enjoy two-way “conversations” — exchanging smiles and oohs and aahs. And your baby’s personality begins to show as your little one becomes a more active and alert member of your family. How …
Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old
During this period, teens spend much of the day outside the home — at school or at after-school activities or jobs and with their friends. But it’s important to try to talk with your teen every day to share opinions, ideas, and information. Here are a few tips to help you …
Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old
During this period, teens spend much of the day outside the home — at school or at after-school activities or jobs and with their friends. But it’s important to try to talk with your teen every day to share opinions, ideas, and information. Here are a few tips to help you …