The Mighty Meltdown

While they sometimes come out of nowhere, most parents eventually learn to detect impending temper tantrums before they hit. Tantrums for children of all ages are more likely when we are frustrated and irritable, typically in the context of being hungry...

Little People, Strong Minds

  It isn’t called the “terrible-twos” for nothing. Anyone who has raised a toddler knows how strong-willed they can be. Their desire for independence outraces their growing abilities to do things by themselves. Frustration or hilarity ensues,...

Just Picky?

            We’ve spent our share of time on The PediaBlog discussing picky eaters. This attention is warranted because: Very few parents I see describe their children as great, or even good, eaters. Most parents, in fact, perceive...

Yes, Play With Your Food!

We all know how picky young children can be when it comes to trying new foods — especially fruits and vegetables. Neophobia — the fear of trying new things — can be overcome, says Lisa Rapaport, by getting messy: Parents who have tried in vain to...

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

In “5 Unexpected Home Hazards That Send Too Many Kids To The ER,” Pediatrician Vatsala Bhaskar refreshes us on a topic covered many times on The PediaBlog that bears repeating: We parents are human — we’re busy, we’re tired and we make...