Toddler
Help your toddler explore new foods and flavors with Motherly’s toddler nutrition resources, featuring tips and advice from real mamas.
Make toddler mealtime less messy with this, mama
If your toddler is a plate pusher like mine, there is a solution.
The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives
Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.
Amazon has toy vacuum cleaners that actually work!
Now your kids really can help tidy up.
Kids who are read to before kindergarten know 1 million more words
Researchers found even one book per day gives kids a boost of about 290,000 more words by age five.
This hospital lets kids ‘drive’ into surgery to minimize fears and anxiety
Let's hope that more hospitals adopt this genius idea.
Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do
There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.
8 simple tips for setting up a Montessori-style space in your home
We break it down room by room.
Why is my toddler suddenly a picky eater?
Plus, helpful tips to keep in mind when expanding your child's palate.
10 overlooked reasons why traveling with your kids is worth it
3. They make us slow down
A letter to my only child on her first birthday
You are all my firsts. And you may also be all my lasts. Whether Daddy and I can give you a little brother or sister is unknown to us. Giving you a sibling would be one of the greatest gifts, but nobody knows if we will be able to have more children.
6 ways to help your child get through a tantrum, according to a clinical psychologist
3. Distinguish between feelings and behaviors.
15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule
We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.
8 toddler-friendly foods you can find at the airport
No time to pack snacks for your tot? No problem.
5 essentials to make your next trip outdoors with 2 kids stress-free
Because Vitamin D is important, mama!
Embrace messy play, mama—it builds confidence and problem-solving skills
To the mama who feels exasperated by another mess your little one has made today, I want to offer you this perspective from a mom who misses it now: try to pause and see the magic in the mess.
Mothers try to do the work of many, but one person does not make a village
“It takes a village to raise a child.” That’s right—an entire small town. Cut yourself a break—you’re just one woman.
10 Montessori-inspired ways your toddler can help around the house
Even if they're only helping in a tiny way, young children love feeling included.