What Can I Use as a Bed for a Visiting Infant?
My niece is coming to visit me for a few months and she has a newborn baby (1 month old). What can we use for a bed or should I just buy a bassinet?
Keeping Baby's Legs in the Crib
I am having problems keep my baby's legs in the crib, what can we do?
Child Stopped Using the Toilet to Poop After Painful Experience
My son had a poop that hurt his bottom from holding it too long. Now he won't go at all and has messes in his pants, has a sour stomach, and resorted to even dragging his bottom on the floor like a dog! We had no problems until just recently and he was doing fine. He's 5.
Child Won't Poop in the Toilet
My 4 year old son will not poop on the toilet. We tried potty training him a few times, and he was not ready until now. He is doing pretty good with peeing, with only a few accidents here and there. The real problem is pooping on the toilet.
Ideas for Making an Activity Birthday Card for a Two Year Old
I am looking for ideas for an activity birthday card for a 2 year old. I make my own cards and would like to make the card with some kind of activities in it that my 2 year old grandson would be able to understand. Thanks for any input.
Treating an Infant With a Stuffy Nose
I need homemade cold remedies for a 3 month old baby.
Do you know how a young teen can save money? They always want to spend, spend, spend, but she wants to save now!
Child Refuses to Wear Underwear and Other Clothing Items
My 8 year old, very bright grand-daughter who reads at a 13year old level, plays guitar and violin, and has played soccer, will no longer wear "any" pants, skirts or socks in the past month. The doctors say she has anxiety and to put her in comfy clothes and send her to school.
How Do Parents Find Personal Time?
Having children can be tiring and take up a lot of your time. It leaves you with little time to care for yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically sometimes. As parents, what do you do for yourself to help yourself avoid "parent burnout" and take care of yourself?
Getting a Toddler a Line-Up Hair Cut
How young is too young for a toddler to get a line-up hair cut?
Advice for Disciplining a 10 Year Old
I have a grandson (10) I am raising and I am having trouble with him not minding when I say no. He is a great kid, but I guess I have given in so much because I felt sorry his parents left him. Now it is so hard to correct him. Please help.
Trouble Potty Training a 4 Year Old
Ever since my daughter was 3 she used the potty with little effort. She did use a diaper at night. She always waited to poop until I put the diaper on her.
When Should the Child of a Deaf Parent Begin Learning Sign Language?
My friend asked me this question: A child is born to a deaf dad and hearing mom. Which is more important? That they learn sign language before English? Or learn both at their own pace?
Difficulties Getting Teen Up and Ready for School
My 14 year old son is a bear in the morning. I tell him to wake up early so he can get his stuff done and out the door for school. Instead he wakes up late everyday and argues with me about his hair (wants me to help fix it) and everything else.
Potty Training a Resistant Three Year Old
I need help. My 3 and a half year old won't poo on the pot. I've taken toys away, coached her by giving her a reward if she goes. I sat her beside me as I use the loo. Nothing is working I'm going crazy. Please, oh please, help.
My nephew is suffering from severe dry skin and baby acne. The doctor has recommended a few things. 1) Stop using Aveeno baby soap and use Dove soap. 2) Use Aquaphor lotion on his skin. 3) Wash all of our clothes in his detergent.
I am breastfeeding my 9 month old and was not planning on weening until after 12 months of age. The problem is, I am 16 weeks pregnant and either the taste of my breast milk has changed and/or I am not producing enough milk anymore.
Concerns For Daughter Who Recently Has Been Depressed
My daughter has always hated summer and wears tank tops to block out the heat. All of a sudden she's been acting depressed. This is unusual because she's always happy. And now she wears long sleeves. I'm concerned that she's cutting herself. What's going on?
3 Year Old Girl Potty Training Advice
I need help potty training my daughter who is 3. She is my only baby and I have not a clue! Thank you for your help.
My Child Won't Poop In The Potty
My 3 year old always poops in his pants. One morning he woke up about 3am, while I was asleep. He had no pants on and he put his pillow under his bare bum and started pooing on it.
