Early Childhood

THE PROBLEM: My child gets upset when his routine is disrupted. That was okay when he was little, since his dad and I had a lot of control over how his day would go. But now he’s 11, and he still…

THE PROBLEM: My three-year old daughter has been diagnosed with anxiety. Her doctor says he is seeing anxiety and depression show up in earlier years than ever before. Why is this? We do…

The use of pacifiers in children is a controversial topic.
David and Victoria Beckham once drew heavy criticism regarding their parenting style when a photo of their 4-year-old daughter sucking a…

The past two years have changed our lives forever. Parents struggled to juggle remote school with remote work, all from the confines of home. Children lost important time at school with their…

Parents of children, both young and old, have been through the same scary developmental stage that comes with raising a toddler: oral sensory behavior. Toddlers—or children between the ages of 18…

By Sarah Lyons
When your child throws a tantrum, it is easy to get frustrated, overwhelmed, angry and embarrassed especially if the tantrum occurs in public. Unfortunately, the occasional tantrum…

When it comes getting creative with a toddler, know it will be equal parts fun and messy.Chrissy Gibbs, who owns Wiggle Worms, an hourly child care center located in Spotsylvania Towne Centre,…

LENORA KRUK-MULLANAPHY
If your toddler is constantly sucking his thumb or popping a pacifier in his mouth, he’s not alone. These habits are normal, calming and originate from the infant’s genetic…

by Brandy CentolanzaBalancing schedules and finding time to fit it all in during the day can be challenging, but parents can aid in the development of time management skills in their children to…

CHRISTA MELNYK HINES5 Ways to Manage the Madness
The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world, while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book….