Let's face it, as cute as they can be, toddlers also have a way of channelling the worst of human behavior: selfishness, destructiveness, and a complete lack of self-control. So what's a parent to do when, say, your toddler hears you say "no," but keeps pulling the cat's tail anyway, or hits a … [Read more...]
Pregnant, can I wean my 9-month-old now?
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hi there, my question is I just found out im 11 weeks pregnant with my second child, I'm still breastfeeding my 9th month old son. When can I stop feeding him???" You can stop breastfeeding whenever you want to! It's perfectly fine and safe to continue breastfeeding while you're pregnant, as long … [Read more...]
How to tell a toddler “no”
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Don’t eat that! Put that down!" Do you feel like you say no all day long? Here’s how to make your negatives a positive. Once upon a time, there was a well-meaning couple of parents who decided they never wanted to say “no” to their children. “’No’ is such a negative … [Read more...]
Toddler toothbrushing tips
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If your toddler hates having his teeth brushed, he’s normal! How to keep teeth clean when your child fights you every step of the way. It’s important to start cleaning your baby’s teeth as soon as they appear, but as a general rule, babies and toddlers are not big fans of the … [Read more...]
Toddler tantrums
June 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
You’re grocery shopping and your toddler wants cookies, NOW! What to do when you’re faced with the dreaded public tantrum All is going well on your grocery shopping outing, until your toddler snags a bag of cookies from a shelf, feverishly tries to rip it open, and starts screeching “Want it! … [Read more...]
