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When Do Babies Start Walking?
Don’t let the one-tooth grin, chubby arms and baby talk fool you. Inside the cutest package ever burns a fierce determination to do the impossible: walk like everyone else. But when should your baby start walking, and what are the signs it’s going to happen soon?
Tips to Help You Survive Your Toddler’s ‘Terrible Twos’
While the ‘terrible twos’ may not last forever, every parent needs ways to cope in the meantime. Here are tips and tricks to help you make it through your child’s toddler years.
Why Is My Toddler Biting — and How Can I Stop It?
If your toddler bites another child, or even you, should you be worried? A child psychologist says biting can happen. Here’s what to do about it.
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Ways to Encourage Overweight Children to Make Healthy Changes
Lifestyle changes created by COVID-19 worsened the nation’s childhood obesity crisis. A nurse practitioner offers tips to help children build healthier habits that they can carry into adulthood.
Feeding Your Infant: How to Prepare and Store Baby Formula
Find out the best way to prepare baby formula and how long formula lasts at room temperature, in the fridge and once you start a feeding.
My Child Has a Solid Build — Should I Worry About Her Weight?
Should you be concerned about your child’s weight? A pediatrician explains whether parents should worry about a child’s weight if they have a solid build.
A Psychologist Explains How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a pattern of self-doubt that can lead to anxiety, stress and missed opportunities. But recognizing it and having the tools to get past it can help you get out of your own way.
Ready to Snap? Tips for Stressed-Out Parents
You work hard all day. Then you chauffeur your kids to sports and activities. Then you don your chef”s hat. No wonder you’re stressed to the max. Our experts offer tips for managing stress and rediscovering the joy of parenting.
Should I Really Start Giving My 4-Month-Old Baby Peanut Butter?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our Short Answer series. Allergist Sandra Hong, MD, answers this one.
