Trying to feed kids canbe very frustrating. Cooking is hard work and you also want to make sure they get the foods they need and learn good eating habits. Here are eight tips to help you feed the picky eater:Use smaller portions so neither you nor your toddler feel that the goal is impossible.  The correct serving for a toddler is roughly ¼ or less of … [Read more...] about Eight Tips for dads trying to feed finicky eaters

If you did all the background and reference checks on yournanny beforehand, chances are you have a nanny you can be sure of.  However, if you didn’t do full duediligence or if your nanny had no prior experience or references, and you haveconcerns, here are some warning signs of a “bad nanny.”   Your normally happy baby becomes agitated and fearful when … [Read more...] about Checking up on your nanny

Fears are especially palpable to children in the dark and this may cause a lot of trouble at bedtime. During these moments, it is essential to be supportive – but the goal in the long run should be to help your toddlers develop the skills and confidence to work their fears out on their own. Here are a few suggestions to help your kids cope: Be sympathetic – but not … [Read more...] about A nighttime guide to your children’s terrors

Head banging is a behavior characterized by a toddler’s repeated banging his or her head, against a solid surface or object such as a wall or the side of a crib. It is estimated that one-fifth of all healthy children display this behavior at least once during their infancy. Moreover, this disturbing behavior is more common in boys than in girls. Head banging usually starts … [Read more...] about Head banging in children