As parents, we all want to raise happy, confident children. However, it is natural for all children to experience anxious thoughts at some point and it’s important to teach kids how to deal with these difficult emotions, especially as levels of anxiety continue to increase across the country. At times, anxiety can help children stay […]

The anxiety that children experience in most cases is normal and common. Even so, worry can be confusing and scary for young children. When kids feel worried, adults may want to distract them from or fix these hard feelings. But understanding and coping with worry are important skills for children to learn — and as […]

I often tell my daughter, “You can do hard things!” She’s cautious about new and challenging experiences, like making friends and learning how to swim. As a young child, she is still learning what she can handle. I want my daughter to know I’m here to help when things feel tough. I also want her […]

Few things are more frustrating for parents—and toddlers—than difficulty with potty training. That’s especially true for toileting regression (when your child suddenly rejects all your potty training routines). But rest assured, there are plenty of things you can try to keep your toddler from pooping their pants. Read on to learn how scheduling potty time, […]

  There’s a great mind in your house, and it belongs to the family member wearing the diaper and sucking on their toes. While it may seem surprising, many studies have proven that newborns have impressive abilities beyond what adults might even believe they’re capable of. Sure, babies have long had a reputation as little […]

    When you’re a new parent, it can feel like you are feeding your baby approximately 100 hours per day. OK, so that’s not possible—but newborns require near constant feedings, and as babies grow, we are still logging some serious time breastfeeding or bottle feeding. May I add that any moment I am not […]