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Kicks feel different I'm 31 weeks pregnant and the baby seems to be moving less than usual today. Is that normal? Coffee while pregnant I'm 10 weeks pregnant. Is it okay to keep having my morning coffee, and how much caffeine is too much? Morning sickness I'm 8 weeks pregnant and nauseous all day. What actually helps, and when should I call my midwife or OB? Getting ready We're 30 weeks along. What should we have ready before the baby comes, and what can wait? Food rules Which foods do I really need to avoid while pregnant, and which rules are overcautious?
Newborn crying Our 4-week-old cries for hours every evening no matter what we do. Is this colic, and how do we survive it? Hates tummy time My 2-month-old screams every time I put him on his tummy. How much tummy time does he need, and how can I make it easier? Is she eating enough? My 2-week-old breastfeeds constantly and I can't tell if she's getting enough milk. How do I know? Feeling low after birth My baby is 5 weeks old and I still cry most days and feel disconnected from her. Is this the baby blues or something more? Days and nights mixed up Our 3-week-old sleeps all day and is wide awake at night. How do we fix day-night confusion?
Short naps My 5-month-old only naps for 30 minutes at a time and wakes up cranky. Is that normal, and can I help her sleep longer? Night wakings My 9-month-old used to sleep through the night but now wakes up 3-4 times. What could be going on and what should we do? Bedtime battles Bedtime with my 4-year-old takes two hours - more water, one more book, coming out of her room. How do I make it calmer? Sleep training? We're exhausted. Is sleep training safe for our 7-month-old, and what are the gentler options? Safe sleep basics What's the safest way for our newborn to sleep? Can she nap in the swing or sleep in our bed?
Starting solids My baby is almost 6 months old. How do I know she's ready for solids, and should we do purees or baby-led weaning? Picky eater My 3-year-old only eats pasta, crackers and bananas and refuses anything green. Should I be worried, and how do I get her to try new foods? Gagging vs choking My 7-month-old gags on almost every piece of food. How do I tell gagging from choking? Allergens When and how should we introduce peanut and egg to our baby? Weaning from bottles My 15-month-old still has three bottles of milk a day and won't eat much food. How do we cut back?
Pickup meltdowns My toddler melts down almost every day at daycare pickup - screaming, going boneless, hitting me. What's going on, and what do I do in the moment? I yelled again I lost it and yelled at my kids tonight over bedtime. I feel awful. How do I repair this, and how do I stop it happening every night? Won't listen My 5-year-old ignores me until I shout. How do I get him to listen the first time without yelling? New baby jealousy Since the baby arrived, my 3-year-old has started hitting her and acting like a baby himself. How do I help him adjust? Potty training My son is 2.5. How do I know if he's ready for potty training, and what approach tends to work without power struggles? Screen time My 4-year-old has a meltdown every time the tablet goes off. How much screen time is reasonable, and how do I end it without a fight? Drop-off tears My 2-year-old cries and clings to me every morning at daycare drop-off. Should I sneak out or stay longer?
Bonding when breastfeeding I'm a new dad and my partner is breastfeeding. How can I bond with our newborn when I can't feed her? Supporting my partner I'm a dad and my partner seems overwhelmed since the birth. How do I support them, and how would I spot postpartum depression? Low since the baby came I'm a dad and I've felt irritable and flat since our baby was born. Can dads get postpartum depression? "Only wants Mom" I'm the dad and my toddler only wants her mom at bedtime and pushes me away. How do I handle it without taking it personally? Dad-to-be I'm going to be a dad in three months. What can I do now to get ready and support my partner through the birth? Home tired, kids wild I'm a dad who gets home from work exhausted and the kids are bouncing off the walls. How do I stay patient in the evenings? Rough-and-tumble play I'm a dad and I love wrestling with my kids, but my partner worries. Is rough play good for them, and how do I keep it safe?
A hitting plan to check When my 2-year-old hits her brother, I'll put her in time-out for 2 minutes, tell her she's being a bad girl, and take away her favorite toy for the day. If she cries in time-out, the timer starts over. A sleep plan to check Starting tonight: bedtime at 7pm, no more night feeds at all, and if he cries we won't go in until morning. We'll also cut his naps to one a day so he's more tired at night. "Swat on the hand" A firm swat on the hand is the only thing that really teaches a 2-year-old not to touch things, and it never did us kids any harm. Late talker My son didn't talk in full sentences until he was 4 and he turned out fine, so I'm not worried about my 2-year-old daughter only having a few words. "Cereal helps them sleep" Putting rice cereal in the bottle at 2 months will make the baby sleep through the night.