Heather Wittenberg, PhD

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How can I deal with a clingy child?

It is important to encourage your child to play by herself now and then, and this will stretch... Full Answer

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Why should I teach my baby the difference between night and day?

Your baby's internal clock isn't completely "set" at birth. That's why many newborn babies wake so... Full Answer

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How can I stop my child's thumb-sucking?

My advice is this: Pick your battles. And only pick the ones you can win. This one, you... Full Answer

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Why do young children suck their thumbs?

Young children have such little control in their worlds. They’re physically small.... Full Answer

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At what age should children stop sucking their thumbs?

While finger and thumb-sucking tends to subside naturally by age four or five, it’s not... Full Answer

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How do I handle a child who is playing favorites with relatives?

In every family, there are differences in the way one set of relatives relates to the kids,... Full Answer

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Are sensory integration issues a real problem?

There is some controversy over whether sensory integration issues are “legitimate”,... Full Answer

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How can I help a child who has sensory integration issues?

I don’t know about you, but I certainly have my own sensory preferences. If there’s... Full Answer

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What are sensory integration issues?

Sensory issues in your child’s development affect many families around the world. Young... Full Answer

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Why am I having weird pregnancy dreams?

Our dreams are our way of sorting through the events of the day and pulling out important

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How can I help my young child who is afraid of bath time?

Pediatricians say that we Americans bathe our babies way too much anyway; it’s not

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How do I get my child to stop picking at her nails?

In a situation like this, the rule is: Don’t pay attention to it. If you do, you risk... Full Answer

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When should I move my child to a big kid bed?

This is an easy one. Wait as long as possible. That crib feels awfully cozy and comfy to a... Full Answer

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Is it normal for my toddler to be scared of taking a bath?

We went through it will all of our kids. Each of them previously had loved their bath. Suddenly,

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Is it okay to let my kids watch TV?

“Do you let your kids watch TV?” is one of the most loaded questions we, as... Full Answer

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