Your picky eater: Tips for coping with a child who rejects food
Got a picky eater? These research-based insights can help you add healthful new foods to your child’s diet.
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The science of picky eaters: Why do children reject foods?
Picky eaters can drive us crazy, but their quirks and preferences aren’t entirely arbitrary. Read about the biological differences that turn some kids into fussy, selective eaters.
Baby sleep stages: What is active sleep and quiet sleep?
Like adults, babies cycle through a series of different sleep stages at night, and understanding these stages can help us cope.
Baby sleep problems caused by medical conditions: Does your baby suffer from GERD, cow’s milk allergy, or snoring?
Most infant sleep problems are caused by behavioral factors, but sometimes there are medical reasons why a baby won’t sleep.
Toddler potty training: How to get your child ready
Whether your goal is to start potty training soon – or simply make training less stressful – these steps can help your toddler get ready.
Potty training techniques: An evidence-based guide to training methods and their success rates
Evidence-based potty training techniques. Review the most popular methods and what research reveals about their effectiveness.
How to soothe a crying baby to sleep
Science suggests we can soothe a crying baby to sleep with a few minutes of walking…and waiting. How does it work, and why?
Can preschool board games boost mathematics skills?
Studies suggest that children can learn math lessons from a preschool board game — if the game has these features.
Baby sign language: A guide for the science-minded parent
What is baby sign language? Should we teach babies to sign? There’s no clear evidence that formal training programs yield long-term benefits. But signing may help parents “tune in” to their babies, and certain gestures may make it easier for babies to learn.
Postpartum depression symptoms: When is it more than the “baby blues?”
Postpartum depression symptoms overlap with symptoms of the “baby blues,” the mood swings that mothers experience in the first few days after childbirth. But when symptoms persist beyond two weeks — or take a more severe turn — it’s time to get screened for depression.
When do babies start walking, and how does it develop? (An illustrated guide)
When do babies start walking? Some begin before 9 months, others take much longer. How does walking develop, and why do some babies walk earlier than others?
Dream feeding: An evidence-based guide to helping babies sleep longer
Dream feeding is designed to reduce sleep disruption. But for maximum effect, parents should combine it with other sleep-friendly practices.