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Posted by: Cody Hostutler, PhD on Nov 03, 2025

It may be an inconvenience for parents, but bedwetting is a common problem in children. Some children struggle to stay dry throughout the night from the day they are born, and others are able to stay dry for several months, or years, and begin wetting the bed again.

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Food Insecurity: The Hidden Epidemic Someone You Know is Facing
Does putting food on the table worry you? If you are living in America, 1 in 8 of you will answer yes. Even if it isn’t you, chances are it’s happening to someone you know.
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Caffeine During Pregnancy: Good News for Coffee-Drinking Moms
First published December 2015 Updated October 2025 When you’re pregnant, it seems like everyone has something to say about what you should eat or drink, and it can be stressful trying to listen to all the advice.

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Thumb-Sucking: When Should Parents Intervene?

Apr 30, 2025

If you are concerned about your baby sucking her thumb, no need to worry. Sucking is a normal reflex in babies and thumb-sucking is a common activity among infants and toddlers. Read More

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5 Positive Feeding Strategies: Making the Most of Mealtimes

Apr 22, 2025

Here are five ways to support positive feeding practices! Read More

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Stuttering: Will My Child Outgrow It?

Mar 24, 2025

Stuttering is common when children are learning to talk. As a parent, this can be a stressful time full of questions. It’s difficult to know what is normal and what isn’t. Read More

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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

Jan 27, 2025

How we value and perceive ourselves is better known as “self-esteem.” Our experiences, our environment, and the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves can all have an effect on how we see ourselves. Read More

When Kids Draw Violent Pictures, Should You Worry?

Oct 21, 2024

A single picture in isolation is generally not a cause for concern. The accompanying conversation you have with your child should be a guiding tool to help you identify whether this is a reflection of their worry about a particular situation and/or can necessitate getting more detailed information. Read More

When Your Daughter Wants Plastic Surgery: What Parents Need to Know About Labial Hypertrophy

Aug 01, 2024

As more teens are seeking elective labial surgery, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology through the Committee on Adolescent Health Care has developed guidelines to educate gynecologists about the limited role of surgical interventions for this group of patients.  Read More

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How to Talk with Your Kids About Puberty

Jul 24, 2024

When kids are toddlers or preschoolers, they start asking questions about their bodies – and even yours. If you start early and talk to them often, then talking about puberty when they get older will be a lot easier. Read More

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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss

Jul 23, 2024

Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year. Read More