Masturbation is a normal part of sexual development. Much like language or physical development it starts at early ages and does not need to be taught by anyone.
Category: Toddler
Are you beginning to realize why this stage has affectionately been coined, “The terrible twos (or even ones!)”? As cute as toddlers are, do you sometimes feel like you just don’t speak their language!? The good news is, here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to “speak” toddler, calmly deal with tantrums, potty training, bed time routines, healthy eating, separation anxiety, language development and more!

Becoming Independent in Self Care
It is amazing to see how children progress from being completely dependent to self-sufficient little people. Becoming independent in self-care is a very important occupation of a child.

My Child Is So Different From Me… How Can I Relate?
On a recent walk with a few of my girlfriends, we were talking about how our children in some ways remind us so much of ourselves, but in other ways are so very different.
What questions should I ask at my 2-year-old well visit?
Toddlers grow in many ways so when you go into his well visit here are some areas to discuss:

How Babies and Toddlers Are Impacted by Exposure to Violence and How to Help Them
It is easy to think that babies and toddlers are not affected by exposure to violence. After all, they may not be completely aware of what is happening around them. But this is a myth. Even if young children do not fully understand, they can feel the danger and the loss.

Mommas, Find Your Passion!
When we have kids everything changes, often including our careers and ambitions. Aftertwo kids, I no longer wanted to practice law. Even though leaving my job caused an economic shift in our family, after running the Brooklyn chapter of Mommybites for a few years I realized that I could combine my two greatest passions– motherhood […]
What are some good resources for buying natural bath products?
It is difficult sometimes to distinguish better products for children from just good advertising and marketing.

How Do I Keep My Toddler in His Bed?
Switching from a crib to a toddler bed can be challenging as your toddler is trying to understand the differences in her routine. The switch brings up a range of different feelings for them, curiosity, excitement and some nervousness as they try to understand the shift to a big kid bed.
