Remember how it feels like to be an awkward teenager? Your body's changing, your hormones are out of whack, and you feel weird and ugly just when the pressure to be cool, beautiful and popular is at its peak. Your child is going through this right now. She feels insecure and unsure, and though she behaves like she doesn't need you or even want anything to do with you, she … [Read more...] about How to boost your teenage daughter’s confidence
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Help your toddler deal with frustration
It's not called the Terrible Twos for nothing. Tantrums, meltdowns, and shrieks of 'Gimme!' and 'No!' and 'Me do it!' are par for the course. The good news is that behind those battles of will is a very important milestone: your child is asserting independence, borne from the realization that he is a separate individual with personal preferences and the ability to make things … [Read more...] about Help your toddler deal with frustration
How to correct your child’s bad habits in one month or less
Does your child have a habit or attitude that totally drives you crazy? Maybe it's the way he whines when he doesn't get his way, or how she always has to be the center of attention, especially when she's at Grandma's! Bad habits and attitudes can be changed, and with a little persistence (and the tips in these articles) you can see positive changes in your child's … [Read more...] about How to correct your child’s bad habits in one month or less
Tips for choosing a pediatrician for your baby
Your pediatrician plays a very important role in your child's life. You're entrusting your child's health in his hands, and when you go to him—worried about a fever or a rash, and the dozens of other concerns about your child's physical and mental development—you need to feel that you can trust him to hear you out, and give the best possible advice. That's why it's so … [Read more...] about Tips for choosing a pediatrician for your baby
Parenting challenges of raising a spirited child
Some children are just more 'intense.' They don't have the signs of someone who has ADHD (they don't have problems concentrating or sitting still) but parents notice that when they're active, they're very active—and a tantrum can easily spiral into apocalyptic proportions. However, they're also very curious, adventurous, and passionate. Find out more about your spirited child … [Read more...] about Parenting challenges of raising a spirited child