Parenting Blog

Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Why the “Jessica” trick isn’t the answer to tantrums—and what actually helps

April 9, 2026
parenting toddlers positive parenting

Struggling with toddler tantrums? Learn why distraction techniques like the “Jessica” trick don’t work long term, and what actually helps children build emotional regulation skills. Read More

Have a birth plan? Stay flexible

6/7/2017
pregnancy

Things may not always go as you envision, and that’s okay.

A father’s reflections on the first year with three boys

6/6/2017
parenting

The best advice for the challenges of parenting newborn twins and a toddler? Patience.

Podcast: Caring for your child’s teeth

5/30/2017
oral health

A conversation with pediatric dentist Dr. Jeanette MacLean about what parents of young kids should know about preventing tooth decay.

Check out my crib

5/15/2017
safety

Having a safe place for your baby to sleep is something to take seriously.

There’s no such thing as the perfect parent

5/11/2017
family support

Eighty percent of millennial moms think it’s important to the be “the perfect mom.” It’s an unrealistic aspiration.

The golden hour

5/5/2017
pregnancy

Skin-to-skin contact immediately after your child is born can have important benefits for baby and mother.

Do babies need play time?

4/21/2017
child development

Babies explore and make sense of the world around them through play. It impacts all aspects of their development.

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