The Mommy Diary

Your child's growing independence can sometimes be at odds with her need to have you nearby all the time. Don't be surprised if she walks away from you, only to cling to you a moment later. It's all perfectly normal. Reassure her that yo…

Right about now, your two-foot-tall dictator is probably cruising full throttle into the "Me do it!" phase. Your toddler has finally got it that he's his own person, and, boy, is he going to prove it. From pushing the shopping cart to …