Toddlers
Books That Will Make Your Toddler Want to Read
This article gives you ideas for books that will make your toddler want to read.
5 Tips for Effective Potty Training
Potty training can be an overwhelming task, but it's pivotal for many new ventures for your child. Check out this article to learn some tricks and tips on how to potty train your child.
How to Get Pee Smell Out of Clothing and Other Potty Training Tips
These tips, including how to get pee smell out of toddler clothing and info on potty training panties, will arm you with great tools to make life with a potty training toddler much easier.
Books Your Toddler Will Love
It can be hard to find books that your toddler will enjoy, but these books are proven winners. You'll be reading these books to your child over and over again.
When Should I Move My Baby to a Toddler Bed?
When should you move your baby from a cot or crib to a toddler bed? Do you take the sides off first? Here are my thoughts on the answers, informed by personal experience and research.
How to Manage Your Toddler's Behavior: Tame Your Dragon!
Nothing is worse than being around a kid that is a total brat. You have to start early so your kids are a joy to be around, rather than being a nuisance to everyone. Here are some tips that can help you train (and tame) your toddler.
Inexpensive and Screen-Free Activities for Toddlers
These simple ideas will keep young children entertained without having to resort to screens.
How to Deal With Toddler Tantrums
Tantrums are a necessary evil. Although it's frustrating to deal with toddler tantrums, it's important to remember they are a natural part of the growing-up process. Kids must learn to deal with their emotions and as parents, our job is to guide them through this process.
The Ups and Downs of Parenting a Toddler
If you are the parent of a toddler, you are probably as frustrated and exhausted as I am. Parenting at this stage of a child's life is an overwhelming task. Here I offer my own two cents of advice.
8 Ways to Encourage a Late-Talking Toddler to Speak
Do you have a late-speaking toddler? Toddlers and children may experience a speech delay for a variety of reasons. Use these strategies at home to encourage kids to talk. Supporting your late-speaking kids is crucial to building their speaking confidence!
5 Easy Road Trip Activities for Toddlers
Road trips with small children shouldn't have to be an ordeal. Here are some simple and inexpensive ideas to entertain your toddlers while traveling in the car!
How to Make Your Window Blind Cords Safe for Toddlers
The deadly danger of window blind cords should be understood by every parent and every person who has young children in their home. Here is how to child-proof blind cords and make sure your home is safe for toddlers.
Why Spanking Your Kids Is a Bad Idea
Deciding whether or not to spank your kids? Should I spank my toddler as a discipline method? What are the cons and downsides of spanking? Is it abuse? Let's take a closer look at these important questions.
Help Your Toddler Get Dressed With "Where Do Pants Go?"
Teaching young children to dress themselves can be a challenge. A fun read-aloud with Rebecca Van Slyke's "Where Do Pants Go?" can help with the task. Young children can be hilarious when learning to dress.
25 Awesome Kids Books for Ages 2 and Up
Looking to expand your little one's library? Here are 25 amazing children's books you're both sure to love! Perfect for ages 2 and up!
Potty Train a 21- Month-Old Toddler in 3 Days or Less
My experiences potty training my 21-month-old toddler with the potty-training boot camp method. Eliminate Pull-Ups and diapers right away, and go right to potty training in just 3 days or less.
Teaching Your Toddler to Use a Potty—8 Signs They're Ready
8 signs your child is ready to start using the toilet and ditch the diapers.
5 Ways to Deal With Toddler Temper Tantrums
Here are 5 efficient ways to handle toddler tantrums at home and in public, in addition to tips on preventing tantrums from happening.
Why We Recommend Building Matilda's Activity Tower
We recently ran across a picture for Matilda's Activity Tower on Pinterest. We immediately saw the usefulness and made one for ourselves. Learn why we love this tower and see a few changes we made.
50 Cute Ways to Say Goodnight
Saying goodnight is a great way to bond with your children and your significant other; and who knows? It might even inspire sweet dreams! Check out our list of 50 cute ways to say goodnight!
How to Successfully Wean Your Baby or Toddler off of Nighttime Milk Bottles
It is possible to wean your baby or toddler off of their bottles, especially at night, while still being compassionate.
8 Ways to Get Kids to Go to Sleep at Night
Parents are often divided on if it’s best to let their child cry it out at night. If you’re on the side of not letting your child cry, here are some alternate ideas to help get them to sleep.
How to Treat a Sick Toddler
Is your toddler sick? Learn how to treat and care for sick toddlers who may have a cold, cough, fever, stomach virus, or the flu. Just as importantly, learn when to call the doctor when your child is ill.
Reasons Toddlers Bite and Tips for Preventing Biting in the Classroom
Reasons toddlers and infants bite vary from child to child, however some of these common tips can work to prevent and eliminate biting in your child(ren).
5 Songs for Easy Toddler Transitions
Transitioning toddlers from one activity to the next can prove difficult. Using music is a great way to make transitions easier.
Four Ways to Teach Anger Management Skills to Toddlers
Here are four tips for parents to teach their toddlers anger management skills, including separating emotions from behavior and setting a good example yourself.
Toddler Behavior: Why Do Toddlers Act Like That?
Toddler Behavior: Struggle with toddler nap times? Have a picky eater? Need help with toddler potty training? This article helps parents navigate through this important stage of life. Tips included!
How to Handle Your Toddler's After-Daycare, Five O'Clock Meltdown
An article on what to do when your toddler has a meltdown after daycare. Tips and hints on how to handle a tired, stressed toddler without getting stressed yourself.
Why I Believe in Time-Outs and How to Use Them
Discipline is so important for a peaceful household or classroom. By implementing a consistent system—even a very simple one like this—you can make all the difference!
Activities to Do With Three-Year-Olds
Discover ideas for and links tp fun things to do with your three-year-old, including ideas for outdoor fun, arts and crafts, physical or board games, and more.
Ten Tips for Bringing up a Very Active (Overactive!) Toddler
Lovely as it is, it can also be a little exhausting to have a toddler who thinks sleep is for the weak and a moment not spent running is a moment wasted. So here are my top ten tips for surviving and bringing up an extremely active toddler.