Dawn Yanek

In many cases, you really shouldn't get involved. But if you're going to, here's how to do it right and avoid escalating the situation.

If your toddler responds to seemingly mundane requests with the word “no,” you can rest assured: your child is very, very normal. Here’s how to deal.

It’s jarring, it’s uncomfortable and it’s just weird. But believe it or not, it’s weirdly normal for kids to want to watch you do your business.

They want Cheerios, Goldfish and cheese. Here's how to not turn every meal into a literal food fight.

From tiny pieces of food to Lego parts, chances are they're going to stick something up there. Here's what to do when it happens.

Anyone else feel like they’re living in a toddler-only nudist camp?

There's a right and a wrong way to tell your firstborn that they'll soon have a sibling, and it depends on their age. Check out this handy guide.

I was horrified. We had planned this. She not only knew about it but also really wanted to go. Why was she being so difficult?

That overwhelming, blinding love we have for our kids? It can make us do weird things. Here's how to know if it's turned you into an insufferable parent.

You turn red, and you freeze for a second: Should you apologize profusely, scold your child or hightail it out of there?

While I do adore "The Gruffalo" and "Pinkalicious", we have 683 other options in the bookcase. Can’t we add a little variety so I’m not bored to tears?

That water can’t taste good, with the pee, the soap and the cleaned-off dirt! So, why the heck is your toddler gulping it back?

There’s nothing more exciting than hearing kids say their first words…and nothing more horrifying than when they drop their first F-bomb.

You've joined the ranks of the other exhausted parents who drag themselves out of bed at 3 a.m. thinking, “I love you, but please, go the f*ck to sleep.” 

Admit it: Sometimes you get a little overly excited when your toddler does something awesome.

That awkward moment when you’re trying to catch up with a friend and your kid gives her the stink-eye.

When we parents struggle to digest the news these days, how do we talk to kids about everything from school shootings to sexual predators?

All the whys coming from your little one can be adorable but also maddening. Here's why your toddler asks why all the time, and how to best answer.

When it comes to setting up a play date, you may ask about TV policy or food allergies, but what about questions about if there are guns in the home?