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How to Get a Baby to Sleep at Grandma’s House
Babies are notorious for not sleeping throughout the night, and as you know, a lack of sleep can be incredibly detrimental to your physical and mental health. As children grow and develop into toddlers, not a significant deal changes in terms of sleeping routines.
Do you Have a Jaundiced Baby? Is Jaundice in Newborns Dangerous?
Is Jaundice in Newborns Dangerous? In the first week of age, most babies will have some yellow discoloration to the skin. This is often worrisome for parents but almost always resolves on its own as the baby starts to drink more milk.
Do You have a Baby with Eczema? What is the Best Eczema Treatment?
Eczema is dry skin that becomes inflamed. A baby with eczema has dry, scaly skin that becomes red, irritated, and itchy. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is the most common skin condition in kids, affecting 20% of all kids, especially during dry and cold weather. Luckily, most children have easy-to-treat, mild eczema.
Ask a Pro – How do I adjust nap time after a short nap?
Question: How do I adjust the nap time and bedtime schedule after my 9-week-old takes a short nap?
Child nightmares and night terrors
Most kids experience child nightmares or night terrors that they will eventually grow out of. Nightmares, or scary dreams, wake children up and leave them fearful and upset. Nightmares can cause sleep disturbances and difficulty being alone.
Ask a Pro – Are healthy snacks for kids necessary for babies?
Question: Do you have any advice for parents on moving toddlers to a big kid bed during sleep regressions?
Ask a Pro – How to move my toddler to a big kid bed during sleep regressions?
Question: Do you have any advice for parents on moving toddlers to a big kid bed during sleep regressions?
Ask a Pro – How do I prevent my baby from becoming a picky eater?
Question: Our nine-month-old baby often stops eating after getting frustrated with food. He doesn’t like chewing the food, keeps spitting it out. How do we encourage him to eat more or better? How can we prevent a picky eater?
Ask a Pro – When to start potty training when you are out of the house?
Question: I have a two-and-a-half-year-old. She’s potty trained, but after a month we still have some accidents. When she’s playing outside, she doesn’t care or feel uncomfortable when she pees herself. Do you have any potty training tips?
Two easy steps to master conflict resolution
This 2-step strategy for conflict management offers a simple, easy, and effective way to help your child distinguish between “BIG” and “SMALL” problems to help them analyze the issue and learn to use appropriate solutions.
Ask a Pro – My five year old has separation anxiety
Question: My five-year-old boy has developed separation anxiety this past year. How do I deal with separation anxiety for toddlers and kids?
Why is my Baby Crying or Whining to Sleep?
Why is my Baby Crying or Whining to Sleep? You have probably noticed your little one making noises or fussing in the night, though your baby may still be fast asleep. Some babies move around while moaning, though they are sleeping. As babies grow, they develop more...
