Behavior:

 Encouraging Positive Behavior

"Many parents say their children are the most important part of their lives. They bring joy and laughter and give you a stake in the future. But being a parent isn't always easy...."

Ten Tips for Raising Children of Character

"It is one of those essential facts of life that raising good children--children of character--demands time and attention..."

 

Development:

 When to Worry if a Child Has Too Few Words 

"There is nothing simple about speech, and there is nothing simple about speech delay — starting with the challenge of diagnosing it..."

3 Rule Reinforcers for Preschoolers

"When it comes to games, it can be tempting for preschoolers to change the rules in their own favor.  Here are a few tricks to keep them in line..."

 

Potty Training:

Toilet Training: Getting it Right the First Time

"The most common error parents in this country make is doing nothing to prepare the child until the week they start toilet training..."

Toilet Training Without Tears

"The keys to successful training are encouragement, patience, praise, and making the process fun..."

Toilet Training Resistance

"Any child who is over 3-years-old, healthy, and not toilet trained after several months of trying can be assumed to be resistant to the process, rather than undertrained..."

To Treat Bed-Wetting, Healthy Doses of Patience

"It’s a common complaint: at least 15 percent of healthy 5-year-olds are not reliably “dry” at night. And bed-wetting is quite common even in older children..."

 

Health:

Colds, Coughs and Ear Infections 

"Here's how you can help yours recover faster from colds, coughs, and earaches, plus how to tell when sickness indicates something more serious..."

 

 8 Fun Games to End Bedtime Struggles 

"With these eight ideas, you can disguise your get-them-to-sleep agenda in a cloak of fun, squeeze in precious family time (even during the week!), and lead everyone from a relaxing evening to sweet dreams..."

 

Education:

 Pre-K: What Exactly Is It?

"Pre-K programs are a distinct group of programs designed specifically to make sure that preschoolers are ready for kindergarten and will be succeeding in school by third grade..."

Play-dough: What's Standard About It?

"Play-dough provides enjoyable and satisfying experiences for young children, but it is not merely a 'fun' activity..."

 

 

 

Helpful Resources:

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Parenting

Parenting Safe Children