Discipline Isn’t Working: 3 Common Reasons and What To Do Instead
The persistent challenges in guiding children’s behavior, even when parents employ empathetic and patient approaches, often leave caregivers questioning their effectiveness. This common dilemma, where well-intentioned discipline strategies appear to…
Expressive Writing Emerges as a Vital Self-Care Strategy for Mothers Battling Postpartum Mental Health Challenges
The journey into motherhood, while often depicted as joyous, can unveil profound mental health challenges for many women. In a compelling testament to the evolving understanding of self-care, the experience…
Getting Your Baby to Sleep: A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits from Infancy Through Preschool
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of development, as crucial to the maturation of a child’s brain as nutrition is to the growth of their body. For parents, understanding and fostering…
Weaning from Supplements: Navigating the Transition to Exclusive Breastfeeding
The journey of infant feeding can present various complexities, with many babies initially requiring supplemental milk feeds alongside, or instead of, direct breastfeeding. For parents aiming to transition their infants…
Author Achieves Long-Sought Milestone with Vermont Public Radio Interview
The culmination of a significant personal and professional endeavor has been marked by the recent interview of a newly published author on Vermont Public Radio (VPR), a prominent public broadcasting…
The Alarming Rise of Melatonin Overdoses in Children: A Growing Public Health Concern
Originally published February 2025. Last reviewed/updated by Craig Canapari, MD in January 2026. A stark and escalating trend in pediatric emergency room visits is drawing significant attention from medical professionals…
My Boy Seems Anxious, Sensitive, Easily Overwhelmed… Is This Normal?
A recent discussion hosted by parenting expert Janet Lansbury, titled "My Boy Seems Anxious, Sensitive, Easily Overwhelmed… Is This Normal?", has brought to light a common yet often misunderstood aspect…
Breastfeeding and Autism: Navigating Neurodiversity in Maternal and Child Health Support
The intersection of autism and breastfeeding presents unique considerations and opportunities for support, impacting both neurodivergent parents and their autistic children, necessitating a nuanced, individualized approach within healthcare and community…
Bridging the Communication Gap: The Science and Practice of Baby Sign Language in Early Childhood Development
For decades, parents and developmental psychologists have sought methods to mitigate the "communication gap" that exists between the time an infant develops clear desires and the time they possess the…
Addressing the Invisible Crisis: The Critical Need for Reproductive Mental Health Support in Modern Fertility Care
Infertility is no longer viewed solely through a biological lens, as medical experts and mental health advocates increasingly recognize it as a profound emotional journey characterized by loss, uncertainty, and…