Toddler
Help your toddler explore new foods and flavors with Motherly’s toddler nutrition resources, featuring tips and advice from real mamas.
50 questions to get your kid thinking like a scientist
What do you think the inside of this object looks like?
5 simple + effective ways to prevent a toddler meltdown
Go to hacks for lessening the drama.
11 winter boots that might keep your toddler outside longer than five minutes
We found the easiest boots to put on!
Montessori sensory activities: 8 great experiences for babies + toddlers
Psst: YOU will have fun too!
8 eye-opening lessons we learned about tantrums from experts
1. Kids physically cannot calm down during a tantrum.
Telling a kid to ‘suck it up’ does nothing for building resilience—or independence
When kids aren’t encouraged to work through their emotions, they may just end up having more outbursts.
5 tips to eat out with toddlers
(almost) without drama.
Secure attachment means giving your children independence, too
Part of loving our kids is creating room for them to learn—that just doesn’t have to be all the room in the world.
11 ways to help your child overcome picky eating & develop healthy habits
8. Remove the words “eat it” or “try some” from your dinner vocabulary
How to teach your toddler empathy
As parents, we have the opportunity to help our children begin building the skill from a very young age.
8 Gift Ideas for Toddlers
Our editors pick the gifts they'll get their kids for the holidays.
It’s Science: Toddlers are happier with fewer toys
Declutter away, mama.
How to parent a child with a sensitive heart
This empathy can be great, but also painful at times.
How to help your toddler go to sleep + stay asleep (so you can get rest, too)
Everyone will be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when you overcome your toddler’s sleep challenges
If your toddler’s acting up, science says his gut bacteria might be to blame
Certain gut bacterias appear to impact the behavior of toddlers, especially boys.
Why your 3-year-old acts like a ‘threenager’
I go in search of whatever patience I didn’t use up when she was two, and remind myself that she’s going through some major life transitions.
Is your toddler ready for preschool? 6 ways to know
Readiness for preschool can include a mix of physical, emotional and social characteristics unique to each child.
6 steps to a bedtime routine that works for you and your toddler
Bedtime routines are important for everyone involved, especially you, mama.
5 simple steps to help your child stop interrupting
Remember that growing children make mistakes and get excited.