The 5 Stages of Moral Growth of Children Explained Children go through moral development stages, yet unlike physical growth, moral growth doesn’t happen without some input from parents. To develop into a morally solid person, a child must be given a solid foundation at each stage. Stage 1 — Infancy The moral growth of children […]
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Sibling Rivalry: 20 Tips to Stop the Friction
How to Stop Sibling Rivalry and Promote Sibling Harmony As parents – and referees – of eight children, we have survived personality clashes, ability battles, attention tactics, and multiple mini-battles, only to conclude that sibling rivalry, like nightwaking, is one of the inevitable annoyances of having children. We also learned that the degree of sibling […]
How to Say No
How to Say No Positively “No” is a power-packed word, quick on the lips, easy to say. Your child will hear you use this word often, and you will hear it from your child as well. It’s necessary for a parent to learn how to say “no” to a child so the child can later […]
Cosleeping Safely
Do’s and Don’ts for Cosleeping Safely No matter where you have your baby sleep, be sure you provide a safe sleeping environment. If you decide to share sleep with your baby, and this arrangement is working for your family, observe these precautions for cosleeping safely. Do’s of Cosleeping: Guardrails Take precautions to prevent baby from […]
Treating Burns
Dr. Sears Guide to Treating Burns As you are fixing your hair in the morning, you set the curling iron down on the counter. Your one-year-old has been watching you, fascinated by this strange object. You turn your back for a second, and he eagerly grabs onto the hot iron.This is a very common situation […]
Your Changing Body in the Third Month of Pregnancy
Physical Changes in the Third Month of Pregnancy Your continually rising hormones and your growing baby continue to make their presence felt. Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and constipation often continue during the third month of pregnancy but typically begin to subside by the end of this month. In addition to these familiar discomforts, you may have […]
Raising a High Needs Baby
How to Raise a High Needs Baby Our first three children were relatively “easy” infants. They slept well and had predictable feeding routines. Their needs were easy to identify and satisfy. In fact, I began to suspect that parents in my pediatric practice who complained about their fussy babies were exaggerating. “What’s all the fuss […]
How to Encourage More Movement From Your Child
Less Sitting, More Movement “Please help me find ways to motivate my 11-year-old to get some physical activity or more movement. Since we have been distance learning, he has been very shut off to PE and just wants to sit on the couch or play video games when he is done with school. Thanks!” Use […]
Toddler Tantrums
Taming Toddler Tantrums My 18-month-old son throws terrible toddler tantrums. When he doesn’t want to do something, he often throws himself on the floor and kicks his arms and legs. I can barely bring myself to take him out in public because he throws tantrums so often. What can I do? Most toddlers throw temper […]
Bottle Alternatives
Bottle Alternatives To Consider At times, it may be necessary to give breastfed baby supplements of expressed breastmilk or infant formula. However, using an artificial nipple (i.e., any nipple that’s not attached to mom) to feed a young breastfeeding infant is likely to lead to nipple confusion. The sucking technique that baby learns from the […]
When Do Babies Walk?
When Should Babies Walk? Many new parents want to know when they can expect their baby to start walking. It can be both exciting and worrisome anticipating your baby’s first steps. However, don’t get too caught up in the numbers. Developmentally normal babies can start walking as early as 9 months or as late as […]
Picky Eater
17 Tips to Feed Your Picky Eater When our first few children were toddlers, we dreaded dinnertime. We would prepare all kinds of sensible meals composed of what we thought were healthy, appealing foods. Most of these offerings would end up splattering the high-chair tray and carpeting the floor. To make matters worse, we took […]