So — you’ve made it through the newborn phase sleep struggles and may feel like you’re finally in a settled place as a parent. But now it’s time to potty train your child, which can be a very grueling time… read more
Tracy Wright
Stop the Snark: How to Deal with Sarcasm in Your Child
“Oh wow... I can’t WAIT to hang out with my brother all day.” Parents of tweens and teens... did you spot that? Yup that’s a clear case of sarcasm! Couple that with a classic eye roll, and you’ve just been… read more
How True is the 5 Second Rule?
We’ve all heard about the "5 second rule." You know, where you drop food on the floor but pick it up within five seconds to avoid germs. It sounds good, but is it accurate? The Truth of the 5 Second… read more
How to Manage Body Image in Tweens
Being a tween and teen is a rollercoaster of hormones, emotions and drama. One of the biggest hurdles they face can be related to body image. Social media doesn’t help — with so many messages being about the “ideal” body… read more
Can Ear Tubes Help My Toddler?
We’ve all had kids with ear infections—the pain, high fever and lethargy are awful for toddlers and parents! Unfortunately, some kids are just more prone to getting frequent infections, which can be awfully uncomfortable for toddlers, and even worse, cause… read more
Elimination Communication: Can You Potty Train Your Infant?
All parents deal with potty training their children, with the average age of training in the U.S. being between 2 and 3 years old, according to HealthyChildren.org. But many societies around the world embrace infant toilet training. This is also… read more
Got Milk? The Growth of Calcium Deficiency in Children
Calcium deficiency in children is a growing trend worldwide, including in the United States. A study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that most children over 8 years old do not get a sufficient amount of calcium, which could increase… read more
Teeth Decay in Toddlers: Tell the ‘Tooth’
It’s so exciting when those first few teeth appear in our babies’ mouths, but decay can develop as soon as our children sprout baby teeth. What causes tooth decay? Typically caused when bacteria and other materials are left on teeth,… read more
How To Create an A+ Plan for Summer Homework
“Summertime...and the livin' is easy.” Well, at least that’s what your kids are hoping for when they finally finish their last day of school. But then they receive that dreaded summer homework list, which can mean anything from assigned readings… read more
Causes and Ways to Cope With Your Preschooler’s Tantrums
As parents, we’ve all dealt with temper tantrums in our children. Often, they begin as early as 2 years old with nonstop crying and sometimes last until the tween and teen years in their own hormonal ways. However, between the… read more
