08/09/11
6 Ways To Stop A Sippy Cup Attack
Before I get to today's Dr. B post, I have an announcement.
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This week's question for Dr.
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Today's early childhood development question deals with the dreaded morning diaper change.
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At Mazzy's 18 month check-up, her pediatrician gave us a simple directive that every parent dreads: "It's time to get rid of the
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07/05/11
10 Ways To Handle a Clingy Kid
Clinginess is a natural reaction to feeling fearful or anxious about something. In young children, clinginess is often a sign of anxiety caused by being separated from a primary caregiver. It is also common for children to exhibit clinginess when things feel unpredictable due to changes occurring in their environment (e.g., entering school, change in caregivers or routine, new baby, divorce, or a death in the family).
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06/21/11
Dr. B’s Potty Training 101
Two weeks ago, Dr. B (our resident early development specialist) did a post about how to tell when your child is ready for potty training.
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Today's question for Dr. B (our resident early development specialist) is about challenging and attention seeking behavior in children.
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05/31/11
Potty Training: When To Start
Children usually begin to show signs they are ready for potty training between the ages of 18 and 30 months. Boys tend to start later than girls. Most children achieve mastery before the age of 5. Nevertheless, the initiation of potty training should be based on what your child can do, not your child’s age…
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Mazzy has been exhibiting less than stellar behavior lately.
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05/10/11
The Baby Is No Longer An Accessory
This time last year, Mazzy was just six months old.
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05/03/11
Hair of the Dog
How to deal with a child who wants to do their own hair: When I was little, I hated hair in my face. Thus, I spent much of my childhood, attacking my head with various barrettes in an attempt to avoid walking into walls…
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04/26/11
Mother Thumbsucker
I was a pacifier kid. So is Mazzy. The day I try to get rid of that thing will be the day she hates me forever.
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04/19/11
Sex Ed for Five-Year-Olds
Today's question for Dr. B comes from Jill of Yeah, Good Times.
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04/12/11
Dr. B Turns Off The Lights
How To Get Your Child Over A Fear Of The Dark
This week's question for Dr. B. comes from Morgan of The Little Hen House.
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This week's question for Dr. B. comes from Morgan of The Little Hen House.