T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. (right) Joshua Sparrow, M.D (left)
By T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., and Joshua Sparrow, M.D
© 2012 T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., and Joshua Sparrow, M.D.
Letter from T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow
We are deeply honored that the National Association for the Education of Young Children is bringing “Families Today” to its website... Read more
The Power of Play
Play is a child’s work. As he plays, he has a chance to relive his experiences, ask questions about his world and, most of all, act out his dreams... Read more
What Friends Are For
Friends offer opportunities for a child to try out different aspects of her developing personality: her likes, dislikes and ways of relating. She must learn how to socialize, to give without expecting an equal return, to share, to elicit positive responses and to care about someone her own age... Read more
Putting Nighttime Fears to Rest
Awareness of her own power brings new fears to a 4-year-old. She becomes more aware that she’s a small child, a part of a larger world, dependent on her parents or others at critical times. Her new understanding makes her conscious of her limitations... Read more
Managing a Temper Tantrum
By the time a child is 15 months old, temper tantrums have usually made their unwelcome appearance... Read more
'Toys Extend a Child's Dreams'
In our culture, toys play a major role in many children’s lives. In the first few months, a child is given a "lovey" to hold and to use for transitions such as when she’s going to sleep or feeling hurt or lonely... Read more
The Doctor-Child Relationship
Routine visits are opportunities for me to develop a relationship with the child and the parents right from the start... Read more
When a Small Child Steals
Small children engage in stealing for at least two reasons. First, everything “belongs” to a 2- or 3-year-old until someone tells him differently... Read more
Adjusting to a Child's Sleep Schedule
One of our children never succeeded in getting more than eight hours of sleep at night. As a young toddler, she was very cooperative about going to bed, but she woke early and began to rock in her bed.... Read more
Death of a Beloved Cat
How does a 2-year-old comprehend death? How can I explain my pet’s absence in a healthy manner that he can comprehend and that doesn’t scare him about losing another loved one?... Read more
Hitting, Kicking and Scratching
Most children go through a period of hitting, kicking and scratching in the second year. Parents are often the first victims.... Read more
Encouraging a Child's Self-Esteem
How can you, as a parent, offer both autonomy and support to a baby? What can you do to encourage a child’s positive self-image, to build his positive feelings about who he is becoming?... Read more
When Giving Gifts to Siblings
A parent of siblings may ask, “Shouldn’t I get something for our oldest since everyone’s bringing birthday gifts for our youngest?”... Read more
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