In the final chapter of our “Secrets of Parenthood” series, we’re talking about teenagers. But before we go there, let’s start by talking about two things: hormones and the brain. Hormones are often the scapegoat for irrational teenage behavior, but how much are hormones to blame?...
Here’s Part 2 of our three-part series on the secrets of parenthood! (If you missed Part 1, click here.) In this stage of childhood, kids have a bit more autonomy. They’re spending a chunk of their day in school, away from their family, and they’re...
You know those things about parenting that no one ever tells you about? The things you often have to find out on your own? We’re on a mission to demystify some of those things, and we’re going to do it in a three-part series where...
Life can get stressful. As adults, it’s easy to feel the weight of responsibilities like providing for and caring for a family, working a full-time job, and keeping up with the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, we sometimes forget that kids get stressed out,...
If you’re having a hard time getting your toddler to stay in bed, you’re not the only one! Nowadays you can find lots of tips, routines, and advice online to help them form the habit. Different methods will work for different toddlers, so keep trying...
Newborns are precious bundles of joy! But what if your bundle of joy has jaundice or won’t stop crying? Should you be worried? Today we’re talking about some of the more common newborn conditions, whether you need to be worried about them, and what you can...
Sadly, millions of people in the US struggle with an eating disorder, and these struggles usually begin during the teenage years. Although there are several kinds of eating disorders, the two most common are anorexia nervosa (self-starvation) and bulimia nervosa (bingeing and purging). Who’s at Risk Most...
When it comes to your newborn’s nutrition, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that “breastfeeding is the optimal source of nutrition through the first year of life.” They recommend exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months, and then gradually adding other food to your baby’s...
If kids came with an instruction manual, one of the first chapters would be “How to Communicate.” It’s hard stuff! Unfortunately, no such manual exists, but here are a couple of tips. First, Listen Epictetus once said, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we...
It’s 2AM. Your baby is crying and her forehead feels hot. Or maybe it’s 3AM and your child comes stumbling into the room looking miserable. Should you call your pediatrician now? Or is it okay to wait until the morning? Oftentimes, it’s difficult to tell how sick...
