If your toddler’s diet looks like it was designed by a carb-loving ghost (bread, pasta, pancakes, repeat…), you’re not alone. The “white food phase” is a totally normal part of development, usually hitting between 18 months and 4 years. It’s all about comfort, predictability, and a dash of toddler control. The good news? With the right mix of patience, exposure, and humor, most kids grow out of the beige buffet by age five. Here’s why it happens—and what you can actually do about it.

Eating meals at the table with your child is about so much more than food—it’s where language develops, social skills grow, and family connection happens. Even just 10–15 minutes together builds healthier eating habits, emotional regulation, and stronger bonds. Learn why table time matters (and how to make it doable, even on busy nights)

Is your toddler terrified to poop? You’re not alone. One of the most common potty training struggles is a child who is scared to let go. From thinking poop is part of their body, to fearing the toilet flush will swallow them whole, toddlers have some very real (and often hilarious) reasons for poop anxiety. In this post, I break down the top reasons kids get scared to poop, why it’s totally normal, and how to help them relax enough to finally “let it go.”

Encopresis; chronic poop accidents in children, is more common than you think, and it’s not a behavior problem. This condition, often caused by constipation, affects up to 3% of kids and can be confusing and frustrating for families. Learn the signs, why it happens, and how to help your child heal without shame

Potty training at home can be going great, until daycare throws a curveball. From mixed messages (hello, pull-ups) to rigid policies and staffing shortages, many parents struggle to keep progress on track. Here’s a breakdown of the most common daycare potty training barriers, what research says about timing and readiness, and how you can navigate the challenges.

Even though there’s only a small amount (think teaspoons, not ounces), it’s exactly what your newborn needs in those first few days. Babies aren’t born starving—their tummies are tiny, tiny, tiny and colostrum is perfectly designed to fuel them right from the start.

Struggling to balance breastfeeding and bottle feeding? You’re not alone. Combo feeding can feel tricky, but with the right approach, you can maintain your milk supply, avoid nipple confusion, and keep your baby happy. In this post, I share 5 practical, from paced bottle feeding to scheduling strategies that make feeding easier.

Alcohol passes into breast milk at the same level as in your blood. Here’s what to know about wait times, safety tips, and how one drink differs from many.

If you've ever threatened to cancel TV for a week because your toddler threw a meatball, you're not alone but you're also not helping. Discover why idle threats don’t work, what the research says about toddler discipline, and how logical consequences now can help raise respectful teenagers later.

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Your toddler just smacked you in the face and you're wondering if you're raising a tiny barbarian. (Spoiler: you're not.) This blog breaks down why toddlers hit (hint: it's about brain development, not bad behavior) and gives you simple, effective tools to respond with calm and confidence. Backed by research, grounded in reality, and designed to make you feel human again.

If you’ve ever locked eyes with your toddler after handing them a snack and waited in vain for a “thank you,” only to receive a blank stare or, worse, a demand for a different color cup, this one’s for you. Teaching manners and gratitude to toddlers isn’t about raising little Victorian tea guests it’s about helping them build empathy, connection, and social awareness (while maybe reducing public meltdowns along the way).

Think your baby is scared of their crib? Here’s the truth: babies under 6 months don’t yet have the brain development to feel fear in the way we understand it. If your little one cries when placed in the crib, it’s not fear—it’s unfamiliarity, change, or protest. In this blog, we break down when fear actually develops (hint: around age 3), what’s really going on during those bedtime tears, and how you can support smoother crib transitions with confidence and clarity.

If your baby seems to have a sixth sense for when you’re trying to lay them down asleep—you’re not imagining things. Here’s why it happens and what to do instead (hint: it involves teaching them to fall asleep on their own).

If you’ve ever Googled “how to get my baby to sleep through the night,” chances are you’ve been flooded with articles touting routines, independent sleep, and Ferberizing like it’s a global mandate. But zoom out from North America and you’ll find that the way we approach infant sleep is very cultural—and often driven more by economic policy and social expectations than biology or what's "best" for babies.

Let’s set the scene: You've made a delicious homemade spaghetti bolognese. Your toddler takes one look at it, frowns like you’ve served them a plate of actual worms, and declares, “I don’t like red food anymore.” Yesterday, red food was life. Today, it’s personal betrayal.

Is your child picky? Or are they in the middle of one of life’s great developmental milestones—asserting autonomy?

Let’s dig in (pun intended).

As parents, especially in those early years, it's natural to wonder—Is my child full, or just being fussy?

Let’s break it down stage by stage so you can feel more confident, ditch the mealtime battles, and build a foundation of healthy eating habits.

It starts innocently enough: your toddler is mid-meltdown, and a snack magically soothes the storm. Problem solved—right? But what if we told you that handing out crackers to calm a tantrum may have long-term impacts far beyond the terrible twos?

Let’s dig into why this happens, what the science says, and how to change the pattern.

If you’ve ever heard of “Elimination Communication” and thought it sounded like a New Age parenting trend—or something involving crystals and a potty—you’re not alone. But this method of toileting babies without diapers has roots deeper than any trendy parenting blog, and it’s not as woo-woo as it might sound.

Let’s dig into what EC is, where it comes from, how it works, and whether it’s a practical solution for Western families today.

Let’s talk about poop. Not in a whisper, not in code. Just straight-up bowel movements. Because if you're reading this, chances are you've got a toddler who's holding it in like their life depends on it — and it's stressing everyone out.

You’re not alone. Many children, especially during potty training, become afraid to poop. It’s confusing, sometimes painful (literally), and emotionally frustrating for both child and parent. But there’s a very real developmental reason behind it.

Ah, diapers — soft, squishy security blankets with leg holes. If your toddler is treating them like their prized possession and flat-out refuses to even look at the potty, you’re not alone. Many parents hit a moment where it feels like their child might walk across the graduation stage in a Pull-Up. But I promise — they won’t.