Q: Why don’t I have enough milk for my baby?
Question: I was very much looking forward to breastfeeding my baby, who is two weeks old. But I am desperate and about to give up. I don't seem to have enough milk. My nipples are very sore and even...
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Question: I have caught my four-year-old year telling lies and exaggerating outrageously. I told him it’s bad to do that and that if I catch him again, I will punish him, but he is still doing it. I am...
View ArticleQ: When should I start to discipline my toddler?
Question: I have a lively, energetic, sometimes strong-willled but otherwise delightful and loving toddler. I don’t want to be over-strict, but I don’t want to be permissive either. When should I start...
View ArticleQ: When should I start my baby on solids?
My baby is nearly four months old and I'm breastfeeding. I have been given conflicting information about when to start giving my baby solids, and I am confused. When do you recommend I start...
View ArticleQ: How do I keep my uncircumcised child clean?
My baby is a year old and we decided not to have him circumcised. However, I believe that it is important to keep the baby's penis clean, and I am wondering when I should start to push his foreskin...
View ArticleQ: When should I stop breastfeeding?
My son is almost 2 and still breastfeeding on demand during the day and waking once at night for a feed. I am of the opinion that my son will know when he's ready to let go. But he will be starting...
View ArticleQ: Should I leave my baby to cry?
QUESTION: I really like the article Help for Mom's with Crying Babies and its message, but I'm curious about an issue I've had a couple times with my daughter. She's 6 months old and a sweet, happy,...
View ArticleQ: What is Kangaroo Mother Care?
Question: My first baby was born in hospital. After he was born they took him away to the newborn nursery, and I was allowed to have him only at feeding times. We did have about half-an-hour together...
View ArticleQ: Should I sleep-train my baby?
My baby is due to be born in about a month's time. I have read so much confusing information on this subject. Some people say that if you don't put your baby into another room and sleep train him right...
View ArticleQ: How can I be a more assertive mother?
Question: I'm feeling a little lost and alone in my parenting journey. I'm a very sensitive person by nature and throughout my life it's caused people to ‘walk all over me’ so to speak. I'm completely...
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