March 2, 2019

Should I give my child a pacifier?

A baby feels calm when her natural sucking instinct is satisfied. Some babies suck their thumbs, some nurse frequently, some suck on fingers or a blanket, […]
March 2, 2019

My child sucks his thumb. Should I stop him?

People’s reactions vary when they see a child sucking his thumb. Some feel strongly that it’s good for him to fulfill his own needs this way, […]
March 2, 2019

Now she needs me, now she doesn’t. What’s going on?

Parents are puzzled when their toddler shifts from being dependent to being independent and back again. Why, for example, would she suddenly dart away from her […]
March 2, 2019

Why does my child like to be where I am?

When they’re at home young children want to be near their parents. While the intensity of need varies with age and personality, children, especially between the […]