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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…

With some parts of the country experiencing weather-related school closures this week, today’s question feels timely. We know routines are great for everyone, especially children. But what happens when those routines are disrupted and your kids are home? How do you entertain them? Do screen-time rules apply? What happens when they’re bored?  We tend to put pressure on ourselves to provide the same level of activity our children would have…