Breastfeeding is the one of the earliest, and probably the most gratifying bonding moment a mother can have with her baby. Breast milk, aside from being the best for baby, is also the best for parents. It is economical and convenient. Sadly, it is inevitable that a time will come when a mother needs to [...]

Parents often regard their toddlers as blessings. These 1-4 year old kids are like angels sent from above, most parents would exclaim. But there are times when they don’t act like it. Toddlers throwing their tantrums at different times of the day are such a pain. In a study conducted in United States, an average [...]

Take a look at this nanny who got caught on hidden camera abusing twin infants:

Making sure your baby or toddler receives adequate care is priority number one for most new moms. Some moms will not even leave their babies for the first few years to ensure that this adequate care is given. However, a majority [...]

By Erik Fisher, Ph.D.
Ahhh, the joys of holiday air travel. So much to do before you leave, and add the stress of rushing around to the airport and through security. Then add potential stress of family conflict when you get there. Finally add your kids to this holiday cocktail and it can become an experiment [...]

Look up “family values” in Wikipedia and it starts like this…
“Family values are political and social beliefs that hold the Nuclear family to be the essential ethical and moral unit of society. [...]”
I grew up in a family with little interest and discussion about religion nor politics.
In fact, my grandparents (father’s side) are farmers, and [...]

If you’re a parent wondering how to stop bed wetting, you’re not alone. It’s a challenge that all parents face at some time, even after their children are potty trained during the day. Here are a few of the most useful tips to try so that you and your child can sleep through the night.
1.  Limit [...]

Toddler sleep problems are no fun for parents or kids.  If your little one is having trouble sleeping through the night, so are you.  Lack of sleep leads to short tempered parents, cranky children and a rough start to the day.  So here are some tips to help you through the most common toddler sleep [...]

By Erik A. Fisher, Ph.D. aka, Dr. E
www.ErikFisher.com
I love to watch kids play, and I love to play with kids. I feel lucky enough to be able to do both every day. As a psychologist and a father, I love what I do and feel blessed to see kids show me who they are, what [...]

Many parents find themselves clueless as to how they can help their kids outgrow common “nervous habits” in children such as nail biting and thumb sucking. Children normally resort to nail biting when they are stressed, or even when they are bored. But through time, this habit can linger even up to the child’s teenaged [...]

When a toilet trained child suddenly wets the bed, it is just common for parents to worry. But before you panic, it’s important to remember that young and even older kids may wet the bed at some point. Generally, kids attain night time bladder control at different stages. But if your child is 5 years [...]

I can still remember how my parents used to bribe me with a treat if I’d wait patiently for them while they make their hospital rounds. As a parent, I am also guilty of bribing my daughter just to get her to follow what I want. When rushing for school, I tell her that if [...]