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Child Milestones

Each child develops differently. Track milestones and celebrate progress with our expert-backed guides and resources.

Child

Becoming ‘big sister’: How being a first-born daughter develops leadership in girls

Worried about your little girl becoming a big sister? Fear not, mama. She is going to thrive.

Child Shopping Guide

17 gifts for preschool grads that celebrate such an important milestone

Graduation gifts aren't just for the big kids!

Parenting

How to set loving limits that actually work

Science shows that kids need healthy boundaries to thrive—here's how to set limits in a loving, effective way.

Child Milestones

14 phrases to help prepare your preschooler for school this year

Difficult drop-offs might happen, but this can help.

Child

How to help your perfectionist child

It can be heartbreaking to hear a child say, "I can't do anything right."

Parenting

Quiet time is essential for kids’ brains—here are 5 ways to get it

Experts say kids need quiet time as much as they need play.

Covid

What to know about the AAP’s school reopening guidelines for the fall

It's less about their education and more about their mental health.

Child Milestones

Guess what? You don’t have to potty train your kids

Instead, set up conditions so your child can learn.

Child Milestones

Why your preschooler is struggling, according to a family therapist

Potty talk, meltdowns and opposition all mean one thing for your preschooler. Here's how to help.

Child Milestones

5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice

I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

Celebrity News

Kristen Bell’s 5-year-old daughter ‘still in diapers’ because every kid is different

Experts say plenty of preschoolers need help with potty training and that's okay.

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