How to Convince Baby It’s Time to Part With the Pacifier
Some parents swear by cold turkey, while others have gradually weaned their children off pacifiers. Here are some techniques that to help your infant give up the binky for good.
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Dropping a Nap Without Drama
How to move gradually from two rest periods to one.
When Children Hear Horror Stories on the News
How do you nurture a children's confidence in a safe world even when they are exposed to disturbing news.
Baby Brain Power: How Much Do Newborns Really Know?
Over the past five decades, experts have discovered that even in the first year of life, infants are extremely aware of the world around them.
Breastfeeding and Brain Development
Breastfed babies show signs of early brain development, particularly in regions associated with language, emotional function and cognition, according to a new study.
Practical Ways to Teach Independence
Small steps towards independence can be taken at an early age to help promote confidence and self-determination.
Helping Siblings Get Along at Every Age
Sibling rivalry is a daily struggle for millions of American parents, but these age-by-age strategies help smooth those squabbles.
Preparing Your Home to Meet the Needs of Your 3-Year-Old
Wondering how organize your home to help your three-year-old thrive? The Montessori Children's House of Durham shared tips in a Carolina Parent live Facebook chat.
The Baby Brain-Language Connection
Neuroscience peeks in on the beginnings of speech and vocabulary.
Disconnect to Rediscover Playtime
There's no question that kids like apps, but are they actually good for them?
Understanding Your Child's Emotional Development
How do you ensure your child's healthy emotional health when it's harder to gauge than physical health?
Motivating Kids to Read in Print and Pixels
Should kids learn to read in print or pixels? These tips encourage both skills at every age.
Care and Nurture of Your Child Ages 0 to 5
Have questions on how to care and nuture your 0-5 year old? Carolina Parent's live Facebook chat with American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness shared tips.
Communicating Effectively with Your Toddler or Preschooler
What's the best way to communicate with your toddler or preschooler? Carolina Parent's live Facebook chat with Montessori Children's House of Durham revealed answers.
Helping Kids Learn to Make Good Choices
Try these strategies for supporting strong decision-making skills, from toddlerhood through adolescence.
Separation Adjustment: Helping Children Say Goodbye
For both working and stay-at-home parents, helping a child adjust to being in new places is an inevitable step of early childhood.
Toys That Inspire Language Development
Early language toys can help set the stage for language development in children ages 6 months to 3 years.
Understanding a Child’s Capacity to Be Bored and Alone
Children are somtimes say they bored because they are reacting to uncomfortable emotional states.
Understanding Changes in Children’s Behavior
Is your child overly sensitive or reactive in new situations? Take a look at some of the possible causes of these behaviors.
Introduction of Solids Linked to Food Allergies in Infants
A new study finds that infants who were diagnosed with a food allergy by the time they were 2 years old were introduced to solids earlier.
The Wonders of Walking
The path from sitting up to crawling to walking is an exciting time for new parents. But if baby isn't reaching big motor-skill milestones according to what parenting books advise, many parents begin to wonder, "Is my baby all right?"
New Year, New Attitude: Help Your Child Be Positive
Resolve to find the bright side of a difficult situation and help your children adjust their attitude, too.
Help Children Face Challenges in a Positive Way
What can parents do to help their children grow into adults who can confront life's frustrations and limitations without becoming overwhelmed?
Answering Children's Questions about Santa
Looking for help for answering questions about Santa Claus and the magic of the holiday season?
