Toddler Development: Toddler Growth Info & Tips

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Parenting a Child With a Speech Delay Can Be Lonely

My 4-year-old has a speech delay and is behind the rest of his classmates. I hate to admit how difficult it's been on me. But after talking to my son's doctor, I realize there's no reason to push him to catch up.

Meditation for Kids: A Beginner's Guide

Meditation can help kids read and respond to internal signals of stress before their developing brains and bodies give in to a full-blown tantrum. The key is intuiting what your child needs to come back into balance and giving him or her the tools to practice.

I'm a Mom With a Ph.D. in Reading: Here's How I Get My Kids to Love Books

Getting kids to read and love reading are two different things. I spent years doing reading research while parenting three young kids, and here's what I learned about helping them love to read.

I Felt Guilty for Not Teaching My Daughter to Read Before Kindergarten, But Turns Out I Didn't Have To

I was ready to send my daughter off to kindergarten, but the fact I never taught her to read was making me feel like I failed her. It wasn't until my first parent-teacher conference that I changed my mind.

5 Things to Consider Before Your Kid Does Growth Hormone Therapy

Since my 3-year-old son is shorter than 99 percent of boys his age, the doctor recommended growth hormones. Here’s what I discovered about the therapy.

22 Chore Ideas for Every Type of Kid

Find a chore your kid loves to do, and start a habit of wanting to help out that'll last a lifetime.

25 Words a 2-Year-Old Should Be Saying

Not sure if your 24-month-old's language development is on the right track? Check out this list of the most common words 2-year-olds say.

12 Milestones You Shouldn't Overlook

Many of the events in your child’s life don’t feel so eventful—but they’re important signs of the growth that’s taking place right under your nose.

8 Best Kindergarten Books to Get Your Kid Ready for School

Toddler Milestones: 18-24 Months

Little Helpers: 4 Tips for Giving Chores to Toddlers

The Secret Language of Toddlers: What Their Behaviors Mean

Why Chores Matter

By giving your kids chores from the time they are little, they’ll grow up wanting to pitch in. Just don’t expect it to make less work for you—at least at first.