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happy child sitting on the sidewalk - 11-month milestones

11-month-old baby milestones

Your baby's on the move—and that newfound mobility means they might be getting into things. A lot of things.

baby crawling towards balloon, one of the 10-month milestones

10-month-old baby milestones

Your busy babe is on the move, which means you're likely baby-proofing everything in sight.

baby looking at the camera

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.

mom kissing baby's toes in celebration of 3 month milestones

3-month-old baby milestones

Your little one is now more alert and awake—and discovering their world.

happy bald baby doing tummy time - 4 month milestones

4-month-old baby milestones

Your little love is learning constantly—whether you two are on a walk around the block, snuggling up at bedtime or reading together.

cute baby laying on back and reaching towards mama, one of the 5 month milestones

5-month-old baby milestones

While every baby is different, of course, babies at this age may start to follow more regular sleep patterns.

mom pointing out a picture in a book to her baby, wondering when to start reading to baby

When to start reading to baby: What the data say

A baby who can open their eyes is a baby ready for a book, according to experts. 

baby playing with Sophie

Activities for a 2-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Routines create a foundation for learning how to love and developing good self-esteem as baby grows.

little boy playing with a toy guitar

How to ease your toddler’s separation anxiety: 5 tips to better attachment

Toddlers are highly dependent on others for caretaking, and staying close to you is one of their biggest jobs.

baby laying on belly looking at one of the best board books for babies

30+ essential board books for baby’s first year

Classic and new titles that will take you from baby's first day to their first birthday.

The ParentPal App Is Taking The Guesswork Out of Your Baby’s Development

This article is sponsored by ParentPal. Thank you for supporting the brands…

little girl reading on a bed

23 great toddler books they’ll adore

These books will help your toddler love learning to read!

little girl jumping on the couch- how to parent a strong willed child

12 tips for peacefully parenting your strong-willed child

Here's how you can transform the power struggles between you and your strong-willed kiddo.

mom and son playing jenga

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

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