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Help your toddler explore new foods and flavors with Motherly’s toddler nutrition resources, featuring tips and advice from real mamas.

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

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

Updated Feb. 29, 2024

Janie and Jack Spring Collection Ready to Bloom

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

Updated Mar. 31, 2025
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Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers

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

Updated Feb. 20, 2024
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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.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
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Separation anxiety: How my toddler (finally) adjusted to preschool

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

Updated Feb. 06, 2024
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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.

Updated Feb. 01, 2024
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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.

Updated Jun. 02, 2025
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Potty training fails from an overstimulated mom

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

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

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…

Updated Oct. 22, 2024
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AAP warns toddler formulas are ‘misleading’

These 'formulas' offer no nutritional advantage, the organization finds. Here’s what they recommend instead.

Updated Jan. 23, 2025
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6 foods toddlers love from Trader Joe’s

And as a nutritionist mom, I love them, too.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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3 baby food hacks recommended by a registered dietitian

Did you know that you can make fruit leather and frozen dots from baby food pouches?

Updated Oct. 13, 2023

This broccoli meatball recipe for toddlers is genius

Picky kids won't eat greens? This broccoli meatball hack is basically guaranteed to work

Updated Oct. 09, 2023
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