Start “The Talk” Early Today, kids are exposed to so much information about sex and relationships on TV and the Internet that by the time they approach puberty, they may be familiar with some advanced ideas. And yet, talking about the issues of puberty remains an important job for parents …
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Teething Tots
Teething, the emergence of the first teeth through a baby’s gums, can be a frustrating time for little ones and their parents. But knowing what to expect during teething and how to make the process a little less painful can help you manage. The Teething Process While teething can begin …
Understanding Puberty
Your daughter is asking about getting her first bra, and your son comes home from soccer practice smelling like he’s been digging on a road crew all day. What’s going on? Welcome to puberty, the time when kids sprout up, fill out, and maybe even mouth off. Puberty was awkward …
Your Child’s Changing Voice
Yesterday, your son sounded like he’s always sounded — like a boy. But today, you heard that first crack in his voice. He’s started puberty and several things about him are changing. Along with obvious changes in physical appearance, his voice will start sounding a whole lot different. For a …
Your Child’s Development: 1.5 Years (18 Months)
You may have noticed that your toddler’s growth has slowed a bit since the first year of life. Babies grow at what seems like lightning pace, but toddlers grow at a much slower rate. While it might look as if little has changed on the outside, your toddler is making …
Your Child’s Growth
What Is Growth? From the moment parents greet their newborn, they watch the baby’s progress eagerly, anticipating every inch of growth and each new developmental milestone along the way. But how can they tell if their child is growing properly? Physical growth refers to the increases in height and weight and …
Your Colicky Baby
Your baby cries every evening for hours at a time, and the crying has worn you down to the point where you feel like joining in. What could be upsetting your child? Newborns cry and get fussy sometimes. During the first 3 months of life, they cry more than any other …
When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?
A friend of mine just started giving her 3-month-old applesauce and rice cereal. My son is just 2 weeks younger than hers, and I am wondering if I should be introducing solids soon, too. When should I start? – Taylor The best time to introduce solid foods is when your …
Separation Anxiety
Tearful, tantrum-filled goodbyes are common during a child’s earliest years. Around the first birthday, many kids develop separation anxiety, getting upset when a parent tries to leave them with someone else. Though separation anxiety is a perfectly normal part of childhood development, it can be unsettling. Understanding what your child …
Reading Books to Babies
Jacob loves books. His mom knows this because when she sits down to read to him every night, he waves his arms excitedly. His favorite page of “Goodnight Moon” shows a cow jumping over the moon. He squeals and reaches for the book every time he sees it. When she …