Having Kids Doesn’t Mean No Privacy For Parents Will trying the family bed ruin our sex life and leave no privacy for parents? It has often been said that “a baby should not come between husband and wife, in bed or otherwise.” As parents of eight who have practiced the concept of sharing sleep, we […]
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Co-Sleeping Not Working
Why is Co-Sleeping Not Working? I want to sleep close to my three-month-old baby because I’ve read so much about the benefits of co-sleeping. Yet, when he snuggles next to me I don’t seem to sleep as well. Any suggestions? There seems to be a critical sleeping distance at which both mothers and babies sleep […]
Fear of Overlying
Don’t Let the Fear of Overlying Prevent Co-Sleeping I want to sleep with our new baby, but I’m worried I’ll roll over and smother her. Is this possible? Should I have a fear of overlying? Each night all over the world millions of parents sleep with their babies and the babies wake up just fine. […]
SIDS: The Latest Research on How Sleeping With Your Baby is Safe
Research on SIDS SIDS and Co-Sleeping Facts There has been a lot of media claiming that sleeping with your baby in an adult bed is unsafe and can result in accidental smothering of an infant. One popular research study came out in 1999 from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that showed 515 cases of […]
6 Steps To Tell if Your Child Has A.D.D.
A.D.D. Check List STEP 1: Fill Out the Check List It is impossible to compose a one-size-fits-all checklist for A.D.D., which may be why there are many types of questionnaires and checklists in use. What the A.D.D.-Q does best is help you organize your thinking about the problem and give the professional you choose information […]
12 Medication Giving Tips
Medication Giving Tips to Help Effectiveness Using medications to improve behavior and enhance learning is both an art and a science; it requires close communication between everyone who works with the child. The dosage, frequency, and schedule for giving stimulant medications vary greatly from child to child. Here are some general guidelines for medication giving. […]
Meningitis
Meningitis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment This is one of the most feared illnesses that worry many parents. Anytime a child complains of a headache and has a fever, the thought goes through the parent’s mind, “Could this be meningitis? Is it going around right now? Is my child going to have brain damage?” Meningitis is […]
Becoming a Dad: Dr. Bill’s Journey
Becoming a Dad Dads, let me share with you how I blew it with our first three children. Becoming a dad to our first two came at a time when I was learning to be a doctor, and the third as I was beginning a practice. I bought into the philosophy of putting my career […]
7 Ways to Build Healthy Sexuality
7 Ways to Build Healthy Sexuality How a child learns to treat the other gender, and how the child feels about his or her own sexuality is an important part of his or her self-image. We prefer to talk about “building healthy sexuality” rather than “teaching sex.” Schools, for better or for worse, teach sex; […]
Three Year Old Behavior
Three Year Old Behavior is a Big Improvement Three year old behavior is easier to live with. Three now has the language skills that let two-way communication become real conversation. Three is a more settled person, having spent a whole year refining her language skills. You can take Three shopping and actually enjoy it. Internalizing […]
The Latest Research on Safe Co-Sleeping
How to Practice Safe Co-Sleeping There are differing opinions on how safe co-sleeping is. See how to safely share a bed with your child and how it benefits the both of you. Facts There has been a lot of media claiming that sleeping with your baby in an adult bed is unsafe and can result […]
Raising a Smart Baby
8 Ways to Raise a Smart Baby It’s never too early to help your baby become an intellectual human being. Here are eight ways to raise a smart baby through proper womb environment, nurturing, nutrition, music and play (to name a few). 1. A smart womb start Inhaling or ingesting substances called neurotoxins, such as cigarette smoke, […]