Toddler Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and along with this new stage comes a slew of emotions, developmental and physical changes and well, toddler attitude. Navigate it like a pro with our evidence-based tips, practical advice and emotional support that will have you approaching the toddler years with a whole new perspective. Milestones Parenting 8 Montessori-inspired phrases to use for each stage of potty training The Montessori approach to potty training is SO much less stressful—and encourages your child's growing independence. Toddler Milestones Separation anxiety: How my toddler (finally) adjusted to preschool I am suddenly acutely aware of how fast he is growing up. Toddler Learn & Play Mom explains how even 2-year-olds can do this helpful chore in viral TikTok Mastering the art of toddler chores for the win. 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Food 6 foods toddlers love from Trader Joe’s And as a nutritionist mom, I love them, too. Toddler Nutrition 3 baby food hacks recommended by a registered dietitian Did you know that you can make fruit leather and frozen dots from baby food pouches? Viral & Trending This broccoli meatball recipe for toddlers is genius Picky kids won't eat greens? This broccoli meatball hack is basically guaranteed to work Learn & Play Toddler Learn & Play Airplane mode can soothe toddler tantrums—yes, really Learn & Play I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better. Children's Health The benefits of watching slow TV for kids, according to a former teacher I quickly learned that not all screen time is created equal. Toddler Learn & Play Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too. Toddler Learn & Play This viral laundry hack will help your toddler fold clothes like a pro All you need is a piece of cardboard. Toddler Learn & Play Amazing mom hack keeps kids busy when you’re on the go Save this idea for the next time you leave the house with kids in tow. Shopping Guides Learn & Play I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better. Toddler Shopping Guides The $20 viral Target Toy Shopping Cart is back in stock–just in time to roll right under your tree At just $19.99, it's a sizable gift with a wallet-friendly price tag. Our Partners These genius toys double as learning tools for toddlers about to start preschool Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and… Our Partners 15 Montessori toys you can find at Walmart (and they all cost less than $25!) Your baby has blossomed into a toddler right before your eyes, and… Explore More Toddler Sleep What to do when your toddler needs a nap but won’t take one Here are some typical reasons your toddler won't nap—and suggestions to solve each problem. Toddler Nutrition Toddler food safety: 9 choking hazards every parent should be aware of But they can often be served in safer ways. Life Potty training is exhausting—but it will happen eventually, mama Motherhood is all about conquering whatever mountains or obstacles are in the way of you—even if it happens to be a mountain of diapers. 😉 Collection Toys To Inspire Open-Ended Play Toddler Health 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. Toddler Sleep My toddler has a late bedtime—here’s why our family loves it Since Lucy prefers to sleep late, we all get to sleep in on the weekend. Toddler Learn & Play Airplane mode can soothe toddler tantrums—yes, really He doesn’t need to yell so much now that he knows I'm there. Ready and present. Learn & Play I wasn’t a play-on-the-floor kind of mom–until I found this playmat This yoga mat meets playmat changed our family’s day to day interactions for the better. Show More