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How Much Sleep Does a Toddler Need?

An 18-month old seems rested but according to the books doesn't get enough sleep.
3-Year-Old Doesn't Want to Nap

How hard should we try to get our son to nap -- he's in a bad mood when he doesn't sleep enough.  
When a 3-Year-Old Touches Herself Too Much

There are a number of reasons why children this age repeatedly touch themselves. 
The Ancient Practice of Swaddling

Is swaddling – snugly wrapping baby in a blanket – healthy for babies? 
Potty Trained During Day but Not at Night

How do we try to help our son stay dry, or wake up to go to the bathroom at night?
When Should A Parent Stop Bathing with Child?

Is it okay for a mother to take a bath with her child?  And when is a child too old for this?  
A 1-Year-Old Resists Her Car Seat

A father seeks to ease his infant daughters distress during car rides.
Why It Sometimes Takes a Village to Raise a Child

Brazelton and Sparrow consider the importance of our communities in the raising of our children.
Letter from T. Berry Brazelton, MD and Joshua Sparrow, MD

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