Toddlers

Learn how to use time-outs as an effective discipline technique.

Read about one child's speech difficulties and what action our expert recommends.

A problem with speech is probably not related to a central nervous system infection during the first month of life.

Socialization is probably the single greatest developmental benefit to be gained from a good preschool experience.

You may feel that your child is too old to still be wetting the bed. In fact, about 20 percent of five-year-olds and 10 percent of six-year-olds wet the bed at least monthly.

When a nine-year-old has a desperate need to remain physically with a parent at all times, professional attention is called for.

Reassurance from an expert that bed wetting in a three-year-old is not a sign of a developmental problem.

Transitioning from the family bed to sleeping in your own bed in another room can be and usually is a major adjustment for a youngster.

Parents need to understand that there is a wide range in children's speech development.

A toddler's refusal to go to sleep is a very common sleep problem.

If a child is making progress, don't push him. When he is good and ready, he will have his bowel movements on the toilet.

Find out whether intervention is advised for a child who stutters.

Toddlers and preschoolers bite for any number of reasons, including getting attention, being overexcited, and showing signs of affection.

How can you tell whether your child's tiptoe walking is just a habit or indicates of a problem?

Once your child is interested in overcoming his bedwetting, two guiding principles apply: work with him and protect his self-esteem.

A parent wonders if she should be concerned that her two-year-old son is still not talking.

Letting your child rest or even sleep for a short period of time, maybe only 30-45 minutes, may be just enough so that she does not act overtired.

Find out whether thumb sucking is harmful to a child's teeth.