Toddler Health

The ‘Jessica’ trick for toddler tantrums is all over TikTok — here’s what a pediatrician wants you to know

We asked a pediatrician to break down what’s really going on — and whether it’s worth adding to your rotation.

Measles doesn’t just make kids sick—it makes them forget how to fight illness for years

To understand what's really at stake when a child contracts measles, we spoke with Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, a trustee of the American Medical Association, about the serious complications parents should know about.

Is your toddler’s behavior normal or cause for concern? Here’s how to tell

Devon Kuntzman, parenting expert and author of Transforming Toddlerhood helps us parse it out.

Gentle ways to wean off the pacifier or thumb-sucking, from a pediatric dentist

Breaking the habit doesn’t have to be harsh.

To the worried mama whose child won’t eat enough—let go of expectations

By tossing out most of my expectations about food and doing whatever it took to help us achieve our primary goal, we were finally getting somewhere.

My toddler said getting stitches was ‘fun’—here’s how I prepared him

Preparing our children for what is to come is an important part of setting them up for success.

Crib videos helped researchers determine the cause of sudden death in toddlers

The study was conducted over the course of a decade.

AAP warns toddler formulas are ‘misleading’

These 'formulas' offer no nutritional advantage, the organization finds. Here’s what they recommend instead.

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

A little praise helps toddlers brush their teeth for longer, study finds

Turns out, those toothbrushing battles can build persistence.

Ara Katz wants kids to love their microbiomes

In a new kids’ book, the Seed co-founder helps kids explore the miraculous world of gut bacteria—and teaches them how to nourish these “invisible friends.”

Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

Want tear-free shots? These devices can reduce pain from vaccinations and injections

Ask your pediatrician about the Shotblocker or Buzzy.

Yes, it’s normal—and even beneficial—for kids to catch up to 6 colds a year

But it's still daunting.

7 positive phrases to boost your toddler’s brain development

"Let's turn off the iPad and read a book together. Will you turn the pages?"

5 toddler constipation tips for when they can’t ‘go’

Childhood constipation is common, but here's how you can help.

Toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day

If you have a toddler that loves to run wild and free…

Teething tips: How to cope when two-year molars come in

Offering child food—like fruits and vegetables—can bring instant relief.

Yes, your toddler needs to brush their teeth—here’s how to teach them

Try these toddler-tested toothbrushing tips, straight from a dad and dentist.