Parents have been crying out to me for help in dealing with their infants’ problems with colic. Read on for important things to know about colic, and possible ways to ease and reduce it when it occurs. - What is colic? - Colic can occur in about 20% of all babies. The term is defined ...

Parents have been crying out to me for help in managing their toddler’s tantrums. Well, I don’t want anyone pulling their hair out on this one; so let me provide some calming information. - Why do tantrums occur? - First, be aware that tantrums are common and an expected behavior ...

With summer here, parents are bugging me about how to protect their children and themselves from those bothersome mosquitoes and other summer insects. I’ll bite into this problem and provide a few solutions that hopefully will not sting. - Natural ways to avoid being bitten - - Avoid ...

Parents have been quietly leaking information to me about their child’s nighttime bedwetting. This week, let me see if I can provide some information on the topic of bedwetting that will soak in, or should I say sink in, and make you more comfortable with the problem should it be occurring in ...

Parents who are vegetarians frequently wonder whether a vegetarian diet is a healthy one for children. Let me get to the root of the matter and plant a few ideas with you on this topic. - Do your homework - The key word in planning any diet for children is growth. Studies show ...

Parents have been anything but prejudicial in asking me recently about what they can do to ensure their children grow up with an appreciation of diversity in others. Well, let me provide an unbiased look at this important topic. Appreciating diversity means being open and respectful of the ...