Poop-Withholding After a Trauma

Trauma such as illness or injury can cause regression in the developmental achievements of young children. In other words, your child may develop any nature of difficulties that may not be “diagnosable” per se, but rather a short-lived reaction to something traumatic. Reader Alison’s son broke his leg, and since then has become a poop-withholder. more »

The “Birth Plan” — a lesson in futility

A first-time expectant mom asks: “Do you recommend any techniques for my upcoming labor and delivery? Does anything, in your experience, make things easier or more manageable in the delivery process? I’m trying to develop my Birth Plan. Thanks for your help!” Seeing as though we’re expecting my FOURTH labor and delivery in a few more »

A Comprehensive List of Parenting Resources

Adrienne at NursePractitionerSchools.org contacted me to let me know about a comprehensive parenting resources list she’s compiled. CHECK OUT HER “TOP 100 LIST” HERE. I like the breadth and quality of the sites she’s selected and check in on many of the sites she’s included on a regular basis (and aww, shucks, thanks for including more »