Coping with your baby’s colic: 10 survival tips
If your baby cries and cries and cries—sometimes for hours, despite attempts to calm them—they may be among the up to 40% of infants with colic.
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Toddler tantrums: why they happen and how to handle them
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Tummy time for your baby: advice from a pediatric OT
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5 co-regulation tips to help your toddler manage their feelings
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The witching hour: what to do when your baby gets fussy
Read what the witching hour is, common causes for it, and what to do if your baby gets fussy in the evening.
Why singing is soothing
Even if you don’t believe you have a good voice, singing to your baby can offer calming benefits. Read our tips for ways to soothe your baby through song.
Walking calms babies more than being held
Researchers compared crying and heart rate in babies when they were held and when their mother walked around, carrying them. Learn more about the study results.
How much stimulation do babies need?
Stimulation is a tricky balance to strike for your baby. Learn clues that they're overstimulated and signs that they're ready to engage more.