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Parenting
It’s a common scenario: an angry toddler acts out with a firm bite. It can be a parent, an authority figure such a daycare worker or caregiver, or even another child. If you’re the parent of a toddler, you know how embarrassing it can be, and in...
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Parenting
Toddlers are constantly experimenting with new ways to be understood—even if those methods aren’t always allowed. For many, this includes hitting and biting as a form of communication and a guaranteed way to grab your attention. There are several...
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Blog
This week, Dr. Raquel Anderson, the Bundoo Behavioral Health Specialist, answers one mom’s plea to help her child stop biting at school. Dear Bundoo is where we answer your parenting and relationship questions anonymously. If you have a...
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Parenting
Instead of asking, “When should I start disciplining my child?” researchers from Yale University recently posed a different question that might change the way you think about the issue. They asked, “When does a child begin to know...
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Health
Nail disorders are common among infants and children. Usually these are simply a cosmetic problem and no need for concern. Here are a few of the most commonly seen disorders: 1. Beau’s lines. These appear as indentations that run across the nails....
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Parenting
Your baby is gaining independence every day. Some may be climbing and crawling, while others may be venturing to take their first steps. And while these are exciting times, you may also notice some less pleasant changes when it comes to your little...
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Baby
Your 10-month-old baby is gaining independence every day. Some may be climbing and crawling, while others may be venturing to take their first steps. And while these are exciting times, you may also notice some less pleasant changes when it comes...
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Blog
Forcing your child to say “you’re sorry” has suddenly become a hotly contested topic. The premise of our article, if you haven’t seen it, was that it is not always wise to force a “sorry” out of a young child. Remember, we are talking about...
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Blog
Before my kids were born, I swore I’d be one of those parents who encouraged their creativity. Who helped them pursue every interest, no matter how intricate or fantastical. Who refused to pigeonhole them within the confines of an ordinary,...
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Parenting
Are you having trouble with a child who hits, pinches, or bites other children? This can be quite embarrassing and leave other parents and caregivers with a poor opinion of you and or your child. Try not to take this personally. These behaviors...
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Parenting
One in eight American children will be abused in some way, which translates into about 12 percent of kids, between birth and their 18th birthday. According to ChildHelp.org, a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. While even one abused...
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Parenting
It’s not uncommon for pediatricians to hear the fear in a mother’s voice when describing her two-year-old’s newest pastime: head banging. Is this normal? Will my child’s brain be injured? Is this a sign of autism? First, you shouldn’t drive...
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Toddler
Most experts agree: attending a good preschool program can have a lasting benefit for your child. A groundbreaking Carnegie Foundation study tracked a group of students for more than 20 years, from infancy to early adulthood, and found that the...
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Health
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Health
Most childhood seizures last only a few minutes, but those moments can feel like an eternity to a parent. Seizures happen when the brain’s electrical system misfires. Instead of releasing controlled electrical energy, electrical activity in the...
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Baby
Teething is no fun—just ask your baby. During teething, baby teeth (which are quite sharp) erupt through the tender tissues of the gums. Teething can start in newborns as early as 4 months old, but usually begins around 6-7 months of age. Teething...
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Baby
Ankyloglossia, the medical term for tongue-tie, is a common birth defect. More common in boys than girls, it affects between 3 and 10 percent of infants, with varying degrees of severity. Tongue-tie occurs when the small piece of skin that connects...
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Toddler
“Articulation” is the technical term used to describe the production of vowel and consonant sounds for speech. These tend to develop at an uneven pace. Just as babies aren’t expected to walk at only 3 months of age, a toddler doesn’t...
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Baby
While it’s fun to look for milestones and celebrate your baby’s new expressions, actions, and movements, it’s also important to remember that your baby is an individual and will develop at his or her own pace. However, there are some fun moments in...
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Baby
Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is commonly found in 3-10 percent of babies, most often boys. Most health care providers do not check for this, so it is usually up to the parent to figure it out early on in the baby’s life and seek help accordingly....