Transitioning to a Big-Kid Bed

January 17, 2017

The transition to a new and BIG bed is an important milestone.  Below are some tips for caregivers   Start with a well-rested kid! During the transition, kids can lose some sleep.  Therefore, it is best to start with a full tank! Read & Tell Stories A few suggested titles include: My Own Big Bed…Read More

Doctor Phobias

January 12, 2017

Being scared of the doctor (even the doctor’s office!) is a normal developmental phase, but dealing with a fearful child can be difficult. Here are a few PARENT tips to help: 1. Try to understand that visiting the doctor can be a difficult experience. Figure out if you think your child will feel better if…Read More

Shake It Up

January 11, 2017

At the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, we are always trying to find people who are inspiring kids across the city.  Below are some suggestions about introducing girls to sports and physical activity from Vanessa Kroll Bennett, founder of Dynamo Girl. Girls are looking for their sports experiences to be fun and low pressure.  Here are…Read More

How to Soothe a Newborn

January 1, 2017

It is normal for babies to cry when they are hungry, tired, overstimulated, have a dirty diaper or are ill.  Sometimes babies seem to cry for no reason.  It can be very frustrating to be around a crying baby.  If you feel overwhelmed and/or angry, try to get someone to help you care for the…Read More

How to Handle Biting

January 1, 2017

Here at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center we receive many questions about hard to manage child behavior.  In this blog post, Bronwyn Charlton, PhD, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Co-Founder of SeedlingsGroup, details her response to a common parental complaint. Question: I have tried everything…Read More