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Back-to-School Health Tips

Experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school issues, from identifying children who may be at risk for heart problems, to…

"I Can Do It!"

By Angela Hynes Does your toddler seem to be fighting for his independence? When he demands to “do it myself,” he’s just obeying his natural instincts, says Nancy Schulman, director…

Teaching Your Toddler to Share

By Nicole Gregory If your child has ever loudly refused to share a toy in a public place, you may have felt the urge to step in, take over and…

How to Teach Your Child a Foreign Language

We all know that young babies and children are like sponges. After all, how else could they remember all those “adult” words we wish they wouldn’t repeat! Because of this,…

Tot-Appropriate Pet Care

Teaching your child about an animal’s need for food, water and exercise is critical, but don’t expect a toddler to take responsibility for the pet’s care. “It’s not in their…

MOM TALK: Accidents Happen

From our friends at Momversation.com It’s your worst nightmare. The child you are babysitting falls down the stairs and clunks his head. Or accidentally ingests peanut butter when he has…

To Spank or Not To Spank

A new study has found that children who have been spanked by their parents as children grow up to be happier and healthier adults. According to a report on Foxnews.com:…

Quick Tips for Avoiding Germs

By Nancy Gottesman Toddler behavior encourages the spread of germs: not covering their mouths when they sneeze and cough, putting shared toys in their mouths, hanging out with sniffl y…

Expert Q&A: Toddler Swearing

By Kerby T. Alvy, Ph.D., With Nicole Gregory Question: My 4-year-old son Ethan is a talker. He likes to repeat bad words and I’m not sure how to stop him.…

Nap resistance “A toddler is like Christopher Columbus, busy discovering America,” says Harvey Karp, M.D., pediatrician, child development specialist and creator of the DVD and book The Happiest Toddler on…