Child Milestones

How to set loving limits that actually work

Science shows that kids need healthy boundaries to thrive—here's how to set limits in a loving, effective way.

14 phrases to help prepare your preschooler for school this year

Difficult drop-offs might happen, but this can help.

How to help your perfectionist child

It can be heartbreaking to hear a child say, "I can't do anything right."

Quiet time is essential for kids’ brains—here are 5 ways to get it

Experts say kids need quiet time as much as they need play.

The potty training hack Kristen Bell used to help her 5-year-old out of diapers

No more night diapers.

What to know about the AAP’s school reopening guidelines for the fall

It's less about their education and more about their mental health.

Guess what? You don’t have to potty train your kids

Instead, set up conditions so your child can learn.

Why your preschooler is struggling, according to a family therapist

Potty talk, meltdowns and opposition all mean one thing for your preschooler. Here's how to help.

5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice

I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

Kristen Bell’s 5-year-old daughter ‘still in diapers’ because every kid is different

Experts say plenty of preschoolers need help with potty training and that's okay.

18 chores for kids that teach important life skills

The key is to treat your kids' chores as if they are a real job.

What I want my kids to know about real love

Even when it seems like it would just be easier not to. It is always, always worth it.

How to help your child deal with the death of a loved one

"The best thing you can do is be present and empathic."

Avoid a tantrum by empowering your child—6 strategies to try

How to build choice into your child's routine, without sacrificing on your time.

10 Montessori-inspired phrases to use when your child is being ‘mean’

7. "You look frustrated."

Does your child have a speech delay? 16 expert ways to help

A speech-language pathologist shares her advice.

The joyful, illiterate kindergartners of Finland

The country's early-childhood education program indeed places a heavy emphasis on "joy," which along with play is explicitly written into the curriculum as a learning concept. "There's an old Finnish saying," Holappa said. "Those things you learn without joy you will forget easily."

6 powerful benefits of giving your child a choice

3. Cultivate a sense of value

6 celebrity parents who voted with their kids 👏

We see you, Jessica Alba.

6 tips for helping your child adjust to their new glasses

Once you're ready to embark on this new vision journey, consider some of these tips when it comes time to talk to your child about their new specs.