It was formerly a recommendation by professionals that children under the age of two should not watch any TV because it is believed to delay development.  What was previously a recommendation has become a mandate.  The AAP (American Academy of Paediatrics) have stepped up their recommendation and now warns parents against allowing their under twos [...]

It was Gavin’s first day back to school today. I was anticipating a rough day back but Gavin totally blew me over by how well he took it.  There were no protests, no tears, no negotiations – nothing.  He walked into school without a fuss.  It made me wonder if this was just the calm [...]

As I mentioned before, I used to think of putting toddlers on leashes as rather demeaning to a child.  That was before I had a child of my own, of course.  It’s funny how a our perceptions and views on things change as our circumstances change. Although I currently do not use a leash on [...]

I’ve never really had any trouble getting Gavin to brush his teeth.  Whether he’s just naturally compliant with toothbrushing or whether we’ve just managed to hit it right from the start, I really don’t know.  Anyway, since I am a former dentist, it seems odd not to share some of what I know about looking [...]