toddlers

Parenting Humor

Chatting it up with the Honest Toddler

Parents of toddlers know — they are a chatty bunch. Most of our tiny tots are either babbling nonsense or possibly stringing a few...

Family Activities

Board books for the artsy mom and curious toddler

Tired of Dr. Seuss, Elmo and Pooh? You can teach your child to appreciate the fine arts of painting and literature with this roundup...

Baby & Toddler

6 Foam art ideas to have fun with your toddler

Need a few moments to get some work done, make an important phone call or unload the dishwasher? One word: foam. Whether you call it...

Baby & Toddler

How to take good photos of your toddler

Unless you have a toddler who’s a divalicious model-in-training, you’re probably dealing with a camera-phobic, always-in-motion,...

Mom & Dad

Johnny be good: Why we shouldn't tell our kids to "be good"

“Now, be good!” a mother instructs her toddler. “If you are good, you get a treat,” says another to her 6-year-old. It is a common...

Baby & Toddler

Potty training: When to try underwear

Your toddler may be using the potty on a regular basis, but you haven’t quite dared to put him in underwear. It’s a big step, but...

Baby & Toddler

Nom, nom: The shape is the thing

Food can get in the way of your toddler’s busy play schedule, so it better be worth their while to take time out for a meal or...

Clothes for kids

Winter boots for toddler girls

If it's snowy or cold in your neck of the woods, you'll want to make sure that you keep your little one's feet warm and dry....

Having a Baby

An age-by-age guide to buying toys

Based on child development research, the following guide will help in your selection of toys for various age groups. Some playthings...

Family Activities

How to celebrate New Year's Eve with toddlers

Spend New Year's Eve with your little ones this year! Sure, it's not the same as hanging out at the coolest club or hitting the...

Baby & Toddler

Holiday gifts for toddlers

Toddlers love gifts that they can cuddle, as well as toys that move, talk and sing. These holiday gift ideas are perfectly suited...

Family Travel

A survival guide to traveling with young children

With the holidays right around the corner, you may be traveling to visit friends and family. And if you have toddlers, be prepared...

Baby & Toddler

How to teach your toddler table manners

If there is one lesson you have probably learned as a parent, it is to expect the most embarrassing moments to occur at the most...

Toys

Our favorite toy ideas for kids under 5

Those toddlin’ little ones in your life have infinite potential for fun and learning before they reach the age of 5 — and there are...

Preschoolers

Making playtime educational

Playtime is vital to the mental, emotional and creative development of toddlers. It's when they exercise their imaginations, learn...

Preschoolers

Best Halloween costumes for toddlers and preschoolers

Toddlers and preschoolers love dressing up for Halloween. From classic storybook characters to the latest superheroes, you are sure...

Baby & Toddler

Tips for taking toddlers to the zoo

Toddlers can act up sometimes, especially when they are in new places. Here are some tips to make a trip to the zoo more fun and...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Anxiety over separation anxiety

Is your child’s separation anxiety causing you anxiety? Are you becoming more and more anxious over leaving because you know what's...

Parenting How-to

How to become more patient with toddlers

Though kids are wonderful little blessings, toddlers and preschoolers do things every day that make you want to pull your hair out....

Parenting How-to

How to get your toddler to stop biting

Though it's not uncommon for toddlers to bite, it's definitely not acceptable behavior either. If you have a toddler who is in the...

Child Development & Health

Your 3-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

Most people agree that raising a child is not an easy task. We parents don't get issued a rulebook or guidelines which guarantee...