How fatigue may be making parenting harder
Nicole was working from home while trying to oversee her children’s academic learning that was taking place in a mix of online and face-to-face cour…
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Vaccines are safe and MMR vaccine is not related to autism
Recent research* has again confirmed the findings of past research that the MMR vaccine does not raise the risk of autism, even among children who are…
How to explain the difference between needs and wants to small children
Children may be saying things like, “This isn’t the kind I like!” “But I want…” and “Can we get some tomorrow?” Even in more normal ti…
How to support your child when they feel worried
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
By recognizing signs of stress, you can help your child manage upsetting events
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
Simple ways of talking about COVID-19 with young children
Patty was sitting in the living room reading a magazine when her 10-year-old daughter, Lynn, burst into the room...
Practical ways to support teens who are stressed out about school
On Sunday evening June was in the kitchen preparing dinner for her family. Her 16-year-old son, Timothy, walked into the kitchen and slumped into a…
Baby supplies: What you really need and what you don’t
Jennifer and Thomas were going to have their first child. Jennifer was 7 months pregnant and actively getting ready for the birth of her son. She read…
Breastfeeding and drinking alcohol
Krista was exclusively breastfeeding her 4-month-old daughter, Lauren. At dinner Krista and her husband, Kent, would have a glass of wine while Lauren…
When to end purees and start soft table foods with your infant
Julia was delighted to begin solid foods with her 6-month-old son Brandon. Brandon was a champion eater and quickly learned to manage the iron-fortifi…