Behavior & big feelings

Your sweet baby turns inconsolable every evening — and nothing seems to fix it. The witching hour is real, normal, and not your fault. Here's what's happening and how to get through it.

Your toddler runs to you, shoves you off, then wants you again. It feels like rejection — but it's usually a sign of healthy attachment and growing independence. Here's what's really happening.

Contact napping is one of the most normal newborn behaviors there is — and you can't spoil a newborn by holding them. Here's why babies sleep best on you, why it's not a bad habit, and when to call.

Breath-holding spells — when a crying toddler stops breathing, may briefly turn blue or pale, and can even pass out — are scary but usually harmless and outgrown. Here's what's happening, how to respond, and the checks your pediatrician should do.

A toddler who clings to your leg and sobs when you leave the room is showing healthy attachment, not a problem. Here's why separation anxiety spikes, why it's actually a good sign, and what genuinely makes goodbyes easier.

Hitting and biting are common, developmentally normal toddler behaviors — not a sign of a 'bad' or aggressive child. Here's why they happen, the calm responses that actually help, what to skip, and when to ask your pediatrician.

A toddler who wakes screaming and thrashing but isn't really awake is almost always having a night terror — scary to watch, but normal and outgrown. Here's how to tell terrors from nightmares, what to do, and when to call the doctor.

Plenty of 3-year-olds aren't fully potty trained, and most kids aren't trained until somewhere between 3 and 4. Here's what the pediatric guidance actually says, why readiness beats age, and when a lack of progress is worth a conversation.

A toddler who answers every question with 'no' — even to things they want — is doing something developmentally healthy, not being defiant. Here's why 'no' explodes around age 2, and the calm ways to work with it instead of against it.