Toddler Milestones
From their first steps to their first words, we’ll help you celebrate your toddler’s developmental milestones with expert-backed guides and resources.
Meet the toddler keeping perfect rhythm and singing in pitch—before he can even speak in full sentences
Seasoned musicians have chimed in, marveling at his rhythm, control, and melodic accuracy. Some have even called him a prodigy.
Mom lets her toddler play quietly—what she finds in his room leaves her speechless
Bolts. Crib slats. Absolute disassembly. It’s giving Tool Time meets IKEA After Dark. The only thing missing is a tiny hard hat.
Olivia Munn’s 3-year-old walked a mile in just his socks—and every toddler parent will feel this
The actor and mom of two took to Instagram to share a wildly relatable meltdown moment that started with a sunny stroll through New York City.
15-month-old Annie is already crushing job interviews, according to the internet
In a quick-fire Q&A with her mom, Annie answers a series of questions with surprising confidence for her age.
Toddler grabs the Swiffer and straps in his baby—what he does next has the internet cheering
This viral video is more than just cute content. It’s a joyful, messy, mop-wielding reminder that boys need space to practice caregiving, too.
Toddler hears his dad call him ‘best friend’—his emotional response has us in tears
The toddler, caught in the powerful moment, blinks back tears. So do we. And, apparently, so do millions of others.
14-month-old sees his mom crying—what he does next will melt your heart
A 14-month-old toddler sees his mother crying, pauses, and then reaches out to hug her.
‘It’s her world, we’re just living in it’—even brands can’t get enough of this toddler’s iconic shoe moment
A now-viral video of her daughter proudly selecting her footwear before an outing.
Ms. Rachel shares three “Ps” for potty training: Practice, Patience and Play!
Learning to use the potty is an important milestone for children and a very personal one that’s different for every child and their family.
Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet
From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.
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.
Separation anxiety: How my toddler (finally) adjusted to preschool
I am suddenly acutely aware of how fast he is growing up.
Mom explains how even 2-year-olds can do this helpful chore in viral TikTok
Mastering the art of toddler chores for the win.
Ms. Rachel explains the importance of speaking ‘parentese’ to littles: ‘This is not baby talk’
Parentese is shown to boost baby’s language development.
5 everyday opportunities to teach your toddler to talk
If you’re struggling to find structured time to teach your little one to communicate–and eventually say their magical first words—the good news is that you don’t have to abide by any rigid schedule.
This TikTok ‘mobile changing station’ is a potty training game-changer
You'll never feel like you're being held hostage by potty training EVER AGAIN.
Preschool graduation is a bittersweet milestone
Sometimes, even the happy moments can bring us to tears because we are so invested in each phase of our child’s life.
Viral TikTok video captures the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to the baby crib
"Give one hug, one last hug to it."
I wasn’t prepared for the emotions of watching my child graduate preschool
If there’s anything that motherhood has taught me, it’s that what they say about blinking is really true. The next milestones and changes and seasons of parenting come before you are ready for them to.
10 books for parenting toddlers that you need on your shelf for this big phase
From meltdowns to methods for potty training, toddler parenting requires all hands on deck and all the help you can get.