toddler

Monti Kids’ new kits make Montessori learning at home so incredibly simple

They offer everything from bonding with your baby to teaching toddler independence.

Watch this little boy steal everyone’s heart as he greets each Disney Princess in viral TikTok

The look on each princess's face as she notices this little guy? PRICELESS.

Extended breastfeeding just happened for me—and I’m in no rush to end it

My son is two and a half and still nursing, and it's what makes sense for us.

No one cares about your child’s tantrum more than you do

Now that my kids are far beyond the toddler stage, I want to say from the other side, that tantrum isn't a reflection on you.

6 must-have products for the toddler who says ‘I can do it myself’

Fostering independence in your toddler = #parentinggoals.

The baby bootie brand we swear by just launched an irresistible new style

Zutano booties are the stuff of legend. Turns out, their leather shoes are just as obsession-worthy.

Safety + self-expression: Why we’re crushing on these kid-designed bike helmets

Thousand asked 100+ kids to weigh in on their design process—and it shows.

Here’s how kids *and* parents can learn to manage their emotions

Generation Mindful's Suzanne Tucker lays it all out on The Motherly Podcast.

The one way I’m willing to embarrass myself for my baby

Because no one appreciates my version of Hall and Oates more than he does.

12 ways to get your toddler excited about their big kid bed

My son didn't want to leave his crib for a big kid bed—so here's what I did.

These best-selling dolls come with face masks because…2020

They provide an easy way to introduce (or reinforce) the importance of mask wearing in little ones.

When to schedule your baby’s first dentist appointment

Spoiler: It's probably earlier than you think.

Montessori at home: Why toddlers crave routines

They're not crying about you taking a different route on their daily stroller walk to ruin your day, they're crying because their world feels shaken with these small changes.

I want to raise a kind child—but I don’t want them to be a pushover either

I'm trying to carefully balance that tightrope of teaching my daughter to be nice but to also be assertive.

I want to be a more present mama

Luckily, I have this toddler who often lives for nothing but the moment, and I am doing my best to learn all I can from him and help him hold on to this skill before life tries to drag it away.

My resolution this year? Be more like my toddler

I’m going to start going to the bathroom on the potty instead of my diaper. Actually, maybe I will, maybe I won’t.

5 ways to create a bedtime routine for your toddler- so everyone can get more sleep 😴

3. Keep connection at the center of the process

Remember mama, your toddler is human, too

Sometimes slowing down and lowering my expectations—both of myself and my son—makes all the difference. Sometimes simply acknowledging that we both need a little extra validation and a lot of extra grace is huge.

5 easy changes that dramatically reduce toddler tantrums

5. Provide fewer toys, each with a clear place

Montessori at home: 10 tasks young kids can totally do on their own

And how to help them get there.