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Media Exposure for Toddlers

by T Akery May 15th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
A recent Time Magazine cover featured a mom breastfeeding her three-year-old. While this subject alone can spark a lot of controversy, there is a second conversation happening on this cover. This secondary conversation is about whether or not this mother should have exposed her child to the world

Happy Belated Mother’s Day!

by Jacob P. May 14th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
I know that it is the day after Mother's Day, but I figured it was better late than never to post an article about Mother's Day.  Also, if you are this far behind the eight ball, maybe this can help you save face.

As a teenager, Mother's Day is one

Talking to Your Tween About Sex

by T Akery May 10th, 2012| Tweens
Approaching the subject of sex at this age doesn't seem like a topic appropriate for tweens. However, there is a very real need to approach this discussion at this age. The fact is that some tweens are having sex. It is a reality that can't be ignored because you

Thumb Sucking in Toddlers

by T Akery May 2nd, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Some toddlers will develop the habit of sucking on their thumbs. Not all toddlers are going to develop this type of self-comforting habit. But it is completely normal to find your toddler sucking their thumb more than you think they should. Dealing with thumb sucking can be a huge

What to Do While Lodging: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 30th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Last week, my family and I went on a vacation to Maryland.  It was a successful trip; we visited Philadelphia, Baltimore's inner harbor, Loyola (Md), and family during our time there.  The trip was five days long, so we spent four nights together (two nights in a house and

Detecting Learning Disabilities at Preschool

by T Akery April 25th, 2012| Preschool
Preschool is a time for fun and games, and is one of the first steps your child takes in the more formal setup of learning at school. At a young age, it isn't always easy to determine if your child has a learning disability. But in a school setting,

Helpful Tips for the Father-to-Be

by R. Carnavale April 23rd, 2012| Pregnancy
Congratulations - you're about to become a father!

While there are a lot of resources out there for expectant mothers, dads-to-be may find they're at a loss as to what to expect and do.  While it's easy to adopt a passive stance, you'll help your partner and child more if

Parenting Predicament: “But All My Friends . . .”

by Jane Wangersky April 5th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
This week, we answer the question:

When I object to my son (age 13) talking disrespectfully to me, he says that's just the way his friends always talk. I tell him they probably don't usually talk to their parents that way, but as he never sees them with their parents,

Teen’s Perspective on Asking for Help

by Sam P. March 30th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
If you are anything like me, you hate asking for help.  Specifically from parents, but for the most part you just despise asking for help.  I am a very arrogant, headstrong, proud person.  And at times this is a good thing, like when I am standing up for something

The Fatherhood Games

by Ronald A. Rowe March 28th, 2012| Helpful Hints, Tweens
I am officially the father of a Tween now. I was spared the whole Twilight ordeal because my children were too young to care about some mopey girl and her Vampire / Werewolf suitors. But The Hunger Games? That's a whole other story.

My now

Letting Your Preschooler Choose School Clothes

by T Akery March 23rd, 2012| Preschool
Preschoolers are just beginning to develop their skills for school. One of those skills they are beginning to learn is making choices. A way to incorporate this is by allowing them to pick their own clothes for preschool. This is a chance for you to establish a routine that

Parenting Predicament: “But All My Friends . . . “

by Jane Wangersky March 22nd, 2012| Parenting Predicament
(This is the first article of a new series at Your Parenting Info -- Parenting Predicament. With the help of experts, and our readers, we'll take on the parenting problems you can't seem to find a solution for.

Every second and fourth week, we'll post a question. Readers will have
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