Parenting

It’s a natural part of your child’s development process to be difficult at times. Toddlers realize that they are separate beings and try to control their environment. As parents, we have to demonstrate positive ways they can channel that control instead. Some tips:

Toddlers don't often know how to share well, but it’s not from a lack of parenting. Young children don't have social skills, like empathy, to share successfully. But, with gentle guidance, sharing can go more smoothly.

Discipline isn’t easy for children or parents, but it’s important to set limits to let your child know when behavior is improper. Discipline teaches children how to modify their own behavior, which is a crucial life skill.

The arrival of a new baby can bring much excitement and joy to a home. But, as most new parents will agree, the addition of a new baby to the home can also be overwhelming at times, requiring parents to make many new adjustments to their lifestyle. And, the lack of sleep new parents deal with can fray nerves and add increased stress and strain for families.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued recommendations for the amount of sleep needed for children to maintain optimal health.

Do you have a child younger than three years old? This video shares positive parenting tips to support your baby’s healthy development.

When babies begin eating solid food, new patterns develop that are key to future nutrition and overall health.

Look for a facility that is licensed, and which other parents can recommend. Then ask about their policies for discipline, feeding, and toilet training. Do these align with your own?

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidelines on sleep environments for babies to reduce cases of SIDS and promote safety and well-being.

Infants and toddlers often have a hard time learning to sleep alone. Experts recommend that babies sleep in the same room as you until they are at least six months old.

Accidents are--by far--the leading cause of death for children under 4 years old. Taking an ounce of prevention can help prevent accidental injuries from occurring. We’ve compiled safety tips from experts below to help you keep your child safe.

Because our personalities are primarily genetic and therefore mostly determined at birth, we can look for signs of a baby’s temperament from even the earliest moments. Temperament is considered to be our natural disposition.