Parenting

Each of these age-specific examples demonstrates a way of saying no without saying no: An Alternative to “No” with a 10-Month-Old When they are up and sitting in a high chair for meals, babies just love the game “throw the food on the floor.” We’re betting you don’t love this game as much as they…

Get your kiddos to tune in to your wisdom! Skip the shouting and get your kiddos to tune in! If you’re a parent, you know the struggle is real when it comes to getting your little ones to listen. One minute you’re asking nicely, and the next, it’s a full-on opera of yelling and protest!…

When it comes to parenting young children, it can be easy to fall into the habit of using the words “no” and “don’t” on repeat. Children, after all, do a lot of things we don’t want them to do—drawing on walls, for instance, or going for a ride on the family dog. Using “no” as…

New Parents Share Their Middle-of-the-Night Google SearchesEvery new parent knows the feeling: It’s 2 a.m. You’re bleary-eyed, and you want nothing more than for everyone to get some sleep. But you’re up. And so is your new baby. Though it would be amazing if your little one could tell you what’s keeping them awake, all…

“I Want Mommy!” How to Handle It When Your Child Plays FavoritesIs It Normal for My Child to Prefer One Parent Over the Other? Does your little one demand Dad—and only Dad—during story time? Or does your child order a command performance from Mom for their bath, while Papa is banished from the bathroom? Are…