Toddler

5 ways to raise little readers

My kids see me read. They know that reading is something I do like cooking and showering and exercising.

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 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.

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.

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.

The benefits of watching slow TV for kids, according to a former teacher

I quickly learned that not all screen time is created equal.

Janie and Jack Spring Collection Ready to Bloom

Hop into spring with these adorable ready-to-bloom looks from Janie and Jack…

Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers

The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too.

This viral laundry hack will help your toddler fold clothes like a pro

All you need is a piece of cardboard.

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.

Separation anxiety: How my toddler (finally) adjusted to preschool

I am suddenly acutely aware of how fast he is growing up.

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.

Yes, you can train your toddler to have fewer tantrums—all through play

Here’s how to develop the 5 social-emotional skills your child needs to tame tantrums.

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.

Potty training fails from an overstimulated mom

In moments like this, you just have to laugh it off.

TikTok mom gives a hilariously accurate portrayal of every 3-year-old ever

“I not eating it. I kissing.”

These genius toys double as learning tools for toddlers about to start preschool

As parents, we don’t know everything, but at least we know this—an…

15 Montessori toys you can find at Walmart (and they all cost less than $25!)

Montessori education has become pretty commonplace in recent years given its child-centered…