Information and advice on dealing with common parenting issues and problems, including nutrition, growth, development, sibling rivalry, potty training, getting your child to sleep all night, and managing behavior problems and temper tantrums.
This small library of books for parents will help you to be prepared for almost any parenting situation. This parenting reading list should be considered required reading for every parent, and includes most of the books that I recommend to the parents that I see in my office.
Review some of the more popular parenting fads, ideas, and styles that seem to have come and gone over the years, plus a list of popular and trendy parenting books.
Especially in a down economy, looking to save money and practicing frugal parenting can be a great thing. There are some things that you simply don't want to skimp on when it comes to your kids though, such as diluting baby formula, as it can affect their health and safety.
Many of the difficult times as a parent revolve around childhood transitions, such as when your baby weans from the breast, moves from a crib to a bed, gives up his naps, and starts kindergarten, etc. Learning about and anticipating these childhood transitions can make parenting a little easier.
View our recent parenting poll results to see what other parents are doing with their kids, including such topics as potty training, spanking, antibiotic use, circumcision, etc.
People often ask parents questions that are annoying and even seem stupid. Review some of the more common things that people say that annoy many parents and how you can respond to them.
Submit your parenting tips for coping with common parenting issues and problems. Have you had to deal with a picky eater, poor sleeper, back talking, or a toddler who still hits and bites? What worked for you?
Use our parenting problem solver to help you find medical and parenting advice and information.
Find help dealing with common issues for new parents, with information about nutrition, sick kids, safety, childhood infections, immunizations and other pediatric problems.
Learning to overcome these 7 common parenting mistakes will get you a long way towards being a more effective parent.
Review the common causes of diaper rashes in infants, what might cause a persistent rash, and tips to prevent and treat your child's diaper rash.
Learn why you should take the TV out of your child's room and follow the AAP recommendation that kids watch no more than 2 hours of quality programming each day.
Review how you can make sure that your holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, are safe and healthy for your family and kids.
In addition to your own New Year's Parenting Resolutions, this year, how about helping your kids, even your preschoolers and younger school age kids, come up with some New Year's Resolutions?
Review the changes in baby sleep schedules from newborns to older infants so that you know what to expect and when your baby should be sleeping through the night.
