Parenting Toddlers

Practicing Gratitude: Tantrums at Target

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800

My husband and I were certain that all of the reading we did while I was pregnant prepared us to be great parents. Our daughter came along and was a shining example of our excellent parenting. Then, our son arrived and blew that theory apart.

5 Fast ways to stop a tantrum

Kim Grundy — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:59:00 -0700

A temper tantrum is a child’s way of handling a frustrating situation by acting out, screaming, crying yelling and oftentimes throwing themselves on the floor. Yes, it’s very dramatic and most toddlers will give an Oscar-worthy performance if they think it can get them what they want. Follow our expert and real parent advice on 5 fast ways to stop a tantrum in its tracks!

How to organize a playgroup

Jessica Teal Jones — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:29:00 -0700

A playgroup can be a fun way to socialize with other moms and kids in your area.

6 Simple secrets to shopping with toddlers

Laura Willard — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:11:00 -0700

It’s not that it’s abnormal for a 2-year-old to throw herself on the ground in the middle of the mall and refuse to stand up, even after offers of chocolate and a new pony, thus necessitating the carrying-her-out-kicking-and-screaming move. But, really, none of us wants to be that mom, right? Trust us: Shopping with your toddler and maintaining your sanity is possible.

Should you let your kids graze on food at grocery store?

Kim Grundy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:53:00 -0800

Many parents let their kids graze on items, such as crackers or cookies, in the grocery store and pay for them at the check-out stand. After all, it keeps your child happy while you shop – and you are not stealing because you are paying for the item, even if it is partially eaten, right? This mom found out that grocery stores may not see it the same way.

Late potty training can hurt your child’s health

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:01:00 -0800

Do you cringe when your four-year-old asks for a pull-up or, worse, has an accident in public because you didn’t put a pull-up on her? Whether you don’t want to push the issue or your child simply doesn’t want to drop the diapers, potty training is a crucial step in your child’s development. We talked with Dr. Baruch Kushnir, creator of the children’s DVD The Magic Bowl: Potty Training Made Easy, about the negative health consequences of late potty training.

Papi's parenting tips

Kim Grundy — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:15:00 -0800

Have the dog days of parenting got you down? Even the best parents have those days when they are feeling overworked, underappreciated and at their wit’s end. Papi, the star of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, shares his top 15 parenting tips to keep your kids happy, healthy and well-behaved.

Train your child's palate

Abbi Perets — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:07:00 -0700

Before I had children, I knew a lot about parenting. I'm sure I had a superior expression on my face when I saw other people's children refusing to eat anything that wasn’t a hot dog or a chicken nugget. My own children would love vegetables and eat colorful meals.

Childproofing for a walking baby

Beth Feldman — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:28:00 -0700

So you thought you were totally set after you hired the babyproofer, who put locks on everything from your toilet seat to that dangerous cabinet under the sink. Think again! The moment your baby stands up and starts racing around your home, all of that childproofing goes right out the window, and it's time to look at your house from the perspective of a little walker.

Why is your child still using baby talk?

Jen Klein — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:20:00 -0700

In the course of language acquisition and communication development, many kids come up with quirky sayings and pronunciations unique to them. It's adorable -- so sometimes, those cute quirks persist long past the time that age-appropriate speech is your child's standard. But even with those certain cute quirks, sometimes kids start intentionally talking like someone younger than they are. What's a mom supposed to do about that kind of regression? Is baby talk even a regression -- or something else?

Dealing with potty training regressions

Jen Klein — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:00:00 -0700

It's the rare child who doesn't go through childhood without an issue or two. Child development may be a mostly linear path, but there usually are some bumps along the way. Sometimes, those bumps are actually regressions in behavior or ability, and knowing how to handle them can be hard.