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Baby & Toddler

Sleep and toddlers: How to create soothing bedtime routines

Having trouble getting your little wiggle monsters to sleep each night? Try some of our soothing bedtime tips and turn nighttime...

Preschoolers

10 Potty training secrets

Potty training can be a frustrating struggle for both parents and kids, especially if you try to train before your child is actually...

Preschoolers

Soothing bath time rituals

Help your preschoolers wind down from their busy days. Make bath time magical with these soothing bath time tips.

Preschoolers

Entertain your preschooler at a restaurant

Let’s face it. Keeping preschoolers entertained at a restaurant is about as simple as herding cats. Even if you show up with an...

Baby & Toddler

Should you force your toddler to eat?

When it comes to eating toddler foods, your youngster seems to have an opinion about the fare he feeds on. But does your picky eater...

First baby care

Tips for weaning baby

As baby enters toddler-hood, the time comes to graduate to cups and milk. Some may take the conversion easily, while others may...

Preschoolers

How to host a play date that is easy and fun

When it comes to hosting a play date, it's important to stick to a few rules. First, keep it simple, and secondly, have fun! Aside...

Family Activities

Family activities your toddler will love

Part of being a family is doing things together… and when those things are fun for everyone, it’s even better. These family...

Preschoolers

Differences between potty training and poopy training

The potty training journey is something all youngsters embark upon, but for many kiddos, toilet training is a two-part endeavor....

Preschoolers

5 Best potty training bribes

Most parents will tell you that using incentives to potty train your tot makes the undertaking more successful, regardless of what...

Baby & Toddler

Stress-free parenting: Tips to end biting

Do you have a biter on your hands? Sure, there are lots of reasons why he might be using this behavior.. but regardless of why your...

Baby & Toddler

Negotiate with toddlers? Are you crazy?

Toddlers are not known for being rational creatures. With their bodies and minds developing rapidly on so many fronts, logic as we...

Baby & Toddler

4 Things to expect while raising two toddlers

Got toddlers? Then you know that these little people, while only 2 or 3 years old, are thoroughly convinced they rule the roost....

Toys and Play

Top travel toys for kids

Travel toys are a must when traveling with kids. Whether you are traveling by car, airplane, train or boat, check out our pick of...

Baby & Toddler

Why moms of toddlers need mommy friends

It’s been a rough few weeks in my household. We’ve hit the dreaded terrible-twos... Or as actuality may have it, the...

Family Activities

Teach your child the letters

Learning letters is your child’s first step toward reading. Don’t wait until she starts school -- start now . Work with your child...

Child Development & Health

How can you tell if your child needs glasses?

Fortunately, the majority of children do not have vision problems, but how do you know if your child falls into the smaller...

Family Travel

Best theme parks for toddlers

Theme parks aren't all about thrill rides. Most theme parks also offer special attractions, shows and adventures for toddlers and...

Outdoor Decor

Small backyard fun, toddler style

The backyard is often the place where kids have some of their earliest outdoor memories, playing on a jungle gym or running through...

Baby & Toddler

Health milestones for infants and preschoolers

Your child will go through many developmental health milestones the first year of his or her life. Knowing what to expect at each...

Parenting Humor

"Go the F**k to Sleep" and other bedtime stories for parents

Exhausted by repeated readings of “Goodnight Moon” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See”? Well, good news, moms and dads:...