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In its “Guide to Toilet Training,” the American Academy of Pediatrics states that by age 2 or 3, children begin becoming more aware of gender concepts. What parents need to understand, though, is that the child decides when the time to potty train is right. So how do you know when to start potty training your toddler boy? According to the Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), once a child begins showing signs that he is physically able and developmentally ready, it’s time to give it a try.

Dental problems, particularly tooth decay, can begin early. So dental examinations are the first step toward good preventive dental care. According to advice offered by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), a parent should schedule a child’s initial dental visit once the first tooth comes in, but no later than the first birthday. Routine dental checkups should continue every six months after that. Pediatric dentists point out that once children get that first tooth, they are at risk for tooth decay if their diets include anything other than mom’s breast milk.

Dear Dr. P, I just had a new baby and my first child (a 4 year old boy) who is usually loving and sweet, has started to become aggressive with me and his new baby brother. He’s been pushing and hitting me and pulling on his brothers …

Be it soccer or swimming, tennis or baseball, year ’round training or participation on too many teams can lead to burnout and overuse injuries which are on the rise, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. An estimated 45 million youth between the ages of six and 18 … Be it soccer or swimming, tennis or baseball, year ’round training or participation on too many teams can lead to burnout and overuse injuries which are on the rise, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

With the explosion of tabloid journalism in the past couple years as well as the rise of celeb news blogs and websites, it seems like slipping past the crowds unnoticed is a thing of the past in Hollywood. Stars such as Jennifer Lopez, as Mommywood reported last week, are reportedly …