Your child is growing up and on his way to becoming a preschooler. He's proving he has a mind of his own. Here you'll learn about toddler development, how to discipline a toddler, potty training, the terrible twos, and much more.
It's your child's first love, and the breakup can be tough. Survive the pacifier weaning stage with these tried-and-true tactics.
Don't assume your toddler's cough is just a cold--it could be something more threatening. Here's what to look for and what to do.
Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! See how these 20 kid-friendly ingredients can turn into healthy homemade snacks. Try the low-calorie snack recipes that will keep your kids happy and healthy.
It's miserable to watch your kid suffer through sickness. Help her feel better with these home remedies for coughs and colds.
For this mama, it's about teaching her son to have boundaries, not to share with everyone he meets. Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents report seeing "horrifying" changes in their children who took the popular laxative. Here's what the experts have to say about Miralax for kids.
Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) can create problems for children at home, in school, and in social situations. Find out if your child is showing symptoms of ADD/ADHD.
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This video from the Kennedy Krieger Institute, in Baltimore, features three children who show early signs of autism spectrum disorder playing with toys and interacting and communicating with others. It compares the footage on each of these children to that of typical children in the same situations. aIt helps parents to articulate to their pediatrician any behaviors that concern them,ay says Rebecca Landa, Ph.D., director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
Trust us--we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts--everyone from Parents.com readers to doctors--who spilled their secrets on getting your toddler potty trained in no time.
Believe it or not, temper tantrums are an important part of your toddler's emotional health and well-being.
These head injuries can appear way worse -- or much more harmless -- than they are. So take our crash course in what to look for the next time your child hurts herself.
Chicken soup really works, antibiotics aren't the answer, and other key info you need to survive the coughing and sneezing season.
Whether you're looking for a toddler potty seat with songs and stickers or one to blend into your bathroom decor, we tested the best training toilets to help you have bathroom success at home and when traveling.
The importance of gender-neutral toys for boys and girls goes beyond just being politically correct.
A national survey shows most parents believe their toddlers have the capacity for more control of their emotions than is developmentally possible at their age.
Potty-training readiness occurs at a different age for every child. Find out if it's time to ease your child out of diapers and onto the potty!
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Advice to help your child learn to recognize letters and write them properly.
Whether you're firstborn, middle child, last-born, or only child, birth order can have a big effect on your personality and behavior.
These indoor activities are designed to boost your 1-year-old's growing skills.
Although you can usually tell if your child's caught a stomach bug -- she'll have vomiting or diarrhea that lasts 24 to 48 hours -- you should know these other common causes of tummy trouble, and how you can help her feel better.
