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

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Drowning doesn’t look like drowning—here’s what parents need to look for

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

Updated Nov. 08, 2021
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15 free & cheap ways to entertain your toddler all summer long

Have you really lived until you've attended a teddy bear picnic?

Updated May. 31, 2022
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Sesame Street launches new videos promoting COVID vaccinations

Elmo and friends are doing their part to explain the vaccination process—and why it's so important.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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The 10 best ride-on toys for your adventurous toddler

For entertainment and motor skill development, put your toddler in the driver's seat of a cool ride-on toy.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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8 great Montessori climbing toys for your little mountaineer

Climbing is one of the most fun exercises for kids–and they can do it safely at home!

Updated Aug. 01, 2023
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Experts say these will be the must-have toys for summer

While an old-fashioned sprinkler is hard to beat, these must-have toys will keep your children entertained all summer long.

Updated Apr. 24, 2025
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The 7 best scooters for toddlers and preschoolers

Is your kiddo ready for a scooter? We've got some safe and smooth-riding options for their first set of wheels.

Updated Jun. 27, 2025
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6 activities to keep toddlers engaged on a rainy day

It's wise to have a few tricks up your sleeve when the weather keeps you indoors.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

This ‘Home-Office’ playset is going viral, and honestly, we are here for it

Kids like to pretend play by imitating their parents, why not give them a toy that allows them to do exactly that?

Updated Mar. 01, 2021
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Viral video: How to test your toddler toys with a toilet paper roll

If it's too big to pass through it's the right size for your little one.

Updated Mar. 18, 2022
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The half-hour my toddler and I look forward to every week

We sing, dance and bond even more than I expected.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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An ode to the wild child

They are doing things differently, not caring what other people think. They're carving out their own place in this world. They're marching to the beat of their own drum.

Updated Sep. 23, 2022
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How I finally learned to deal with—and accept—my child’s tantrums

This simple realization made dealing with my son's tantrums so much easier.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
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