Heather Wittenberg, PhD

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Is it okay to leave my baby alone sometimes?

It’s okay if you can’t play with your baby at each and every opportunity… I... Full Answer

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How can I get my young child to speak politely?

One thing to remember is that a toddler or preschooler doesn’t really understand what

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How do I know what my baby needs?

When you observe your baby’s behavior over time, you will notice she has unique rhythms... Full Answer

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How do I deal with my young son when he gets an erection?

A preschooler boy has an awareness of his body. He also is sensitive to any changes in it, and

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How can I be a better parent than my own parents were?

If you want to change the pattern in your family of origin, the fact that you are conscious and... Full Answer

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How can I cope if my child is having surgery?

When my son was two years old, he had hernia surgery. There are some important things that I

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How can I get my young child to stop screaming?

Little kids need to be able to make noise, and we need to be able to hear ourselves think (once

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Is it normal for a toddler to smear poop?

It’s not necessarily common, but it is normal. Toddlers are struggling with attempting to

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What are some tips for traveling with young kids?

After a fantastic trip to California with my family, I’ve been thinking about what made it

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How can I play with a newborn baby?

Easy! Hold her facing you, propped up at an angle on your legs, so her face is no more than... Full Answer

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How can I help a young child who is scared of haircuts?

It’s important to give some control back to your child in a situation like this;... Full Answer

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How can I make flying with kids less stressful?

Yes, traveling with kids is challenging. Yes, getting to the airport, dealing with TSA, snotty

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Why is my young child scared of haircuts?

Kids at this age let their imaginations get the best of them, and they do fear what those... Full Answer

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How can I create a good sleeping environment for my baby?

So much of young babies’ sleep is constitution and temperament, not the... Full Answer

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How can I help my toddler who is scared of being left at daycare?

Between about 10-18 months, there’s a peak in separation anxiety, based on your

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