by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 3, 2019 | Mommy
Going from the toddler years to Elementary School can feel like a huge relief. You’re hopefully done with temper tantrums, and the terrible 1’s, 2’s, and 3’s. But, that doesn’t mean the next stage is that much easier. As they get older...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 27, 2019 | Mommy
Have you ever felt like your toddler was just out to make your life difficult? My toddler is the youngest of 5. He’s the baby boy, and absolutely knows it. He knows he has a special place in my heart, and boy does he milk it for all it’s worth! As a baby, he was...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 23, 2019 | Doc
Toddlers are sneaky little creatures. They can get themselves into a whole lot of trouble if we let them. Most toddlers are pretty healthy, without any major medical problems. But, they risk their health and safety by getting into things they shouldn’t. Their little...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 21, 2019 | Doc
Do you have a toddler at home that you’re struggling to potty train? I’ve been through the potty training process 4 times already and am about to start my 5th – and last – time. Luckily, we had a lot of support and guidance from our day care...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 20, 2019 | Mommy
Don’t you just love the terrible ones, twos, and threes? I know every stage of motherhood has its own challenges. But there seems to be a special set that come along with the toddler years. I’ve gone through the toddler stage four times already, each time...