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Toddler Learn & Play

Toddlers learn at a remarkable pace. Nurture their development with Motherly’s toddler learning resources, filled with advice and reviews from real mamas.

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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

8 Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Our editors pick the gifts they'll get their kids for the holidays.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom playing with little girl

Let them play! Toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day

The older children get, the more energetic play they need.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
mom hugging and kissing toddler

How to correct a child’s ‘bad’ behavior with positive parenting

Remind them you are their ally, you are on their side. Even when you are saying no or stopping unhelpful behaviors.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023

This new trend in toys is teaching kids empathy and kindness—and we love it

Parents and toy makers are into playthings that promote social skills, not just STEM skills.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Bilingual toddlers have an advantage over other children, says study

Researchers found preschoolers who speak a second language have better impulse control than those who don’t.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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Kids not listening? They might be craving a deeper connection—to you

You cannot truly care for a child who has not given their heart to you.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022

Screen time vs. play time: Why I’m raising unplugged kids

We have plenty of technology in our house. We’ve just added boundaries.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Small kids are spending 10x more time in front of small screens

The good news: TV time is down for the littlest of kiddos versus 2011. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why timeouts don’t work for toddlers

When we get a young child on our side, it can prevent dealing with big reactions and upset in the moment.

Updated Oct. 13, 2017
big brother hugging baby brother

Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to say ‘I’m sorry’

How do you teach children how to really make amends, see what they did wrong and have empathy for others?

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

When my toddler tests my patience—I learn to love even deeper

Toys were strewn. A tantrum was thrown. And nap time was resisted. I wondered—how much patience can a person have? 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 ways to help your toddler manage change—minus the tantrum

Verbals skills + mastering their universe = turmoil, tears and opportunity.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Montessori playtime: When no schedule is the best schedule

"I took a step back—and we were both so much happier."

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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