Food is supposed to help children grow up healthy and strong. But for a growing number of kids, something as innocuous as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, scrambled eggs, or a glass of milk can cause problems -- and this can be a major source of anxiety for parents.

While a growing number of children are diagnosed with food allergies, a 2010 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed the prevalence of food allergy might actually be overestimated. “While ...

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 5:44 AM by Dr Sarah Weber

Are you Tired of Time-Outs?   Discipline in the Theraplay Spirit

Your patience is running low, your frustration is running high, and your kid is running everywhere!  Managing your child’s difficult behavior can be overwhelming, especially if it is a constant battle.  Often when children aren’t behaving well on the outside, they aren’t feeling well on the inside.

Thanks to those NPN Parents who attended the “Are You Tired of Time-Outs?&rdq...

Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:00 AM by Allison Levine

Looking for less conflict and more cooperation with your children? It’s amazing how different our daily interactions are when we use effective communication. Here are some tips to encourage cooperation when giving directions:

Give clear, specific directions when making a request.  Make sure you give your child a clear message that you want her to do something or stop doing something. Do not phrase your request as a choice or question.

Make your request once. Give on...

Posted on March 08, 2012 at 6:38 AM by Beth Miller

Many children are in constant motion. Their bodies and minds are like a motor, always moving, squirming, wiggling, running, talking, and on the go. When the fidgeting becomes excessive, it can impede functioning and learning, and negatively impact every day life. Your child can be fidgeting for various reasons, including difficulty self-regulating .  He may have a “high engine” and need some heavy work input to lower his “engine,” or arousal, to a more regulate...

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:48 AM by Marissa Edwards

Did you miss the Done & Done with Diapers seminar? Don't worry- here's a great recap of the event from our speaker Tamara Kadlor, MS. If you have questions on whether your child is ready for potty training, how to pick an approach that works for your family or tips for families of children with developmental differences, you can check out her previous blog here. 

How long will Potty training take?

On average, successful potty training takes about 3-12 months.  ...

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 6:00 AM by Tamara Kaldor

Fussy Baby Network was delighted to host a great infant Crying & Sleep seminar at Erikson Institute on January 26.  Forty five parents and expectant parents gave up their precious evening time to learn about infant sleep and how to get more of it!

Here are some of the main points that were discussed:

Experts are still discovering the true function of sleep.  Parents know that when infants and children get adequate sleep they are calmer and more available to play a...

Posted on February 07, 2012 at 9:00 AM by Marsha Baker

We all know that Martin Luther King Jr. had an incredible dream.  If he were alive today, would he feel that his dream had come true?  Martin Luther King Jr. taught us not only the importance of embracing equality and appreciating our differences but also that no dream is unreachable.  As parents, this is one of the most important lessons we can teach our own children.  Every child has a dream, and it is our job to educate, support and encourage our children to achieve ...

Posted on January 16, 2012 at 7:30 AM by Melanie Arons

Potty training can feel daunting at times and many of us wonder, “Will I ever stop having to buy diapers?” (A: YES) or “Did their child really just one day on their own get up from playing, go to the potty, and never wear a diaper ever again?!” (A: NOT LIKELY)

The first thing you need to ask:  is my child really ready?

 5 signs of development that your child might be ready:

• Shows an interest in the potty- for ex., an interest in sitting ...

Posted on January 04, 2012 at 7:30 AM by Tamara Kaldor

'Twas the holiday dinner and all through the ‘morn 

I slaved roasting turkey and dressing and corn

A feast full of holiday textures and smells

We gathered for dinner and it all went to ………

Stella, our little one, fell to the floor.

She screamed and she flailed and she ran for the door.

No turkey!  No corn!  No potatoes!  No beans!

Just give me my yogurt.  I won’t make a scene.

There are so many re...

Posted on December 15, 2011 at 9:00 AM by Marsha Baker

I’ll admit, when I was pregnant, I had no idea to dress to fit my changing (aka steadily expanding) body.  Sadly, many of my days were spent squeezed into ill-fitting, polyester maternity wear. Luckily, things have changed and staying stylish during pregnancy isn’t too hard!

So, what are this Fall’s top looks in maternity wear? Read what our friends at Kickin’ have to say about 5 MUST-HAVE's for an awesome fall pregnancy wardrobe.

1.) An awesom...

Posted on October 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM by Trudy Robinson Foley