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With a long holiday weekend and summer just around the corner, families everywhere are taking on the challenge of potty training. For some, this will be a breeze. For many others, like those inquiring below, potty training may be less straightforward.   This week we have two questions for our Village, one on poop withholding and another on potty refusal. Although they describe specific situations, this is also a great place…

For many parents, the toddler years are a favorite. This time is filled with curiosity, adventure, wonder, and magic. However, at some point or another, we’ve heard these years referred to as the “terrible twos” or threes. Children are learning about boundaries, pushing buttons, and finding their voice. Today’s question asks what to do when those stages feel eternal. Is there a parenting style that will fix it? Will this…

This week we’re bringing back one of our most popular questions, about whether to have a child. The decision to become a parent is almost never black-and-white, and each family should consider the factors that are unique to them. However, it’s always helpful to hear from those who felt the same way. Now for today’s question. —Denisse, ParentData Community Manager  I’m 35 and so is my husband. We love our…