Dear Professor Mom, My three-year-old son has recently developed a strong fear of the dark. He often refuses to go to bed because he is afraid when we turn the lights out. We have tried giving him a night-light in […]
Professor Mom
Professor Mom
Dear Professor Mom, My four-year-old daughter will be starting kindergarten in September and I am concerned about the play-based curriculum they have introduced into the schools. I am worried that if my daughter just plays all day, she won’t actually learn anything and will fall […]
Professor Mom
Dear Professor Mom, I am having a difficult time teaching my three-year-old not to hit or push other children. I worry about taking him to playgroups or the park, because he often becomes aggressive with others. What can I do to […]
Professor Mom
Dear Professor Mom, Bedtime at our house always seems to be a battle. Both of my children get upset when it is time to go to bed. They will do anything to avoid going to sleep. I am so exhausted […]
Professor Mom – tips on travelling with children
Dear Professor Mom, My family lives a few hours away, and we often drive to see them. I have two children, ages 1 and 3. It can be difficult to keep them happy and occupied for the whole trip. Do […]
Dealing with tantrums in public
Dear Professor Mom, I am starting to dread taking my two-year-old daughter grocery shopping with me. It often ends with her having a meltdown and leaves me feeling frustrated. Do you have any advice about dealing with tantrums in public? […]
Professor Mom: Choosing daycare
Dear Professor Mom, I am heading back to work soon after being on parental leave, and my wife and I are worried that we won’t find the right daycare for our 12-month-old son. What should we be looking for in […]