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Jennifer Kolari Discusses Dealing with a Toddler's Demanding Behavior
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose toddler shouts or throws things to get her way. Jennifer explains that to stop this behavior, it’s important to be neutral, calm and consistent. After letting your read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Being a Single Mom with a New Baby
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 | 1 Comment
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who is feeling lonely and overwhelmed as a single parent with a newborn baby. Jennifer advises networking with other single moms, visiting family, and remembering that the first read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Deciding Whether to Vaccinate Your Child
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who disagrees with her partner about whether to vaccinate their son. She asks Jennifer how to find out about the pros and cons of vaccination and how to read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Tantrums
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose 3-year-old has tantrums when put into time out. Jennifer advises that losing your temper reinforces your child’s tantrum behavior by giving them the reaction they are looking read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Wakeful Toddlers
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose 15-month-old daughter has started waking up at night after previously being a good sleeper. Because she is difficult to console when she wakes, the reader has been read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Getting a Pet
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who is wondering whether it’s a good idea to get a dog when you have three children under the age of 5. Jennifer agrees that pets can teach read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Picky Eaters
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose two-year-old has a limited diet and does not like to try new foods. Jennifer explains that it’s important to stay neutral – don’t get too upset when read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Potty Training
Sunday, January 17th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose son made the switch to big boy underwear but started to suffer setbacks after a couple of weeks when the novelty of his potty rewards wore off. read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Having a Good Relationship With Tweens and Teens
Saturday, January 9th, 2010 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a reader’s question about how to deal with a tween who is increasingly hostile. Jennifer explains that teenagers’ brains are still maturing and they may have trouble keeping perspective. She advises parents not read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Managing In-laws Over the Holidays
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a reader’s question about managing the holidays with in-laws who disagree with her about how to handle her children and who do things she doesn’t like.
Jennifer advises the reader to depersonalize her in-laws’ read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Gladiator Children
Sunday, December 13th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a reader’s question about her hyper 11-month-old boy. Jennifer calls children like this “gladiators.” They can be joyous, funny and imaginative but have trouble settling or knowing when enough is enough.
Jennifer advises staying read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Whining
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a reader’s question about her 28-month-old daughter’s whining. Jennifer suggests making sure you are not ignoring or otherwise missing more appropriate attempts at communication, which can lead to an escalation of whining read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Introducing Your Baby to New Foods
Thursday, November 26th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who is having trouble getting her 10-month-old child to eat meat. Jennifer advises mixing pureed meat with familiar vegetables and then staying neutral when you offer it to your baby. read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Weaning Your Child
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader who is having trouble weaning her 17-month-old son from breastfeeding.
Jennifer advises gradually cutting back on daytime feedings and leaving the nighttime feeding for last. She emphasizes that it’s important read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Daddy-itis
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose nineteen-month-old son has been clinging to his father and acting out when he doesn’t get his father’s immediate attention.
Jennifer explains that this behaviour is common and may read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Dealing with Loss
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose friend is dying.
Jennifer explains how hard it is to be strong for a dying loved one while we experience our own fear and sadness at the prospect read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Cantankerous Toddlers
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader whose 14-month-old toddler keeps getting into things and then becomes irate when they are taken away from her.
Jennifer explains that at 14 months, children can understand much more read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses the Challenges of Breastfeeding Twins
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a pregnant reader who is anxious about breastfeeding her twins.
Jennifer advises nursing moms to eat well, stay hydrated, and get lots of rest. Ask for and accept help to reduce read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses a Toddler's Resistance to Tooth Brushing at Kolari's Corner
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader about what to do when your toddler refuses to let you brush her teeth.
Jennifer advises parents to stay calm and neutral. She recommends trying to desensitize read more »
Jennifer Kolari Discusses Helping Your Little One Adjust to Daycare at Kolari's Corner
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | 0 Comments
This week at Kolari’s Corner on InfoMommy, Jennifer Kolari answers a question from a reader about how to help a child adjust to her first daycare experience.
Jennifer explains that clinging and whining, or defiance and other yucky behavior, during this period of read more »
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"A must read for parents, educators, and any other adults who want to connect in a deeply caring and positive way with the children in their lives."
—Barbara Coloroso
