Toddler Learn & Play

How to teach your kids to share—without the struggle

Sharing requires an understanding of ours and another's feelings and desires. Sharing is about being creative with another as you use something together, it is about being compassionate and giving, it is about being respectful.

5 tantrum-taming secrets from a family therapist

Rather than viewing these outbursts as wholly negative experiences, I try to see them as a vital part of how my child communicates with me.

8 expert tips for raising an adventurous eater

Raised Real helps us conquer picky eating once and for all

Talking to your toddler boosts their IQ as pre-teens, says new study

Narrate what you see and do. Ask them questions. React to their verbalizations... There truly is no downside to it.

How many toys do kids really need?

The answer might surprise you.

Why I got rid of (almost) all of my child’s toys

The problem was that even with all of these toys, she didn't seem to be actually playing with anything!

Could the key to better play be providing fewer toys?

A recent study gives us some scientific insight.

To get your toddler to do chores try the ‘Maya Method’

The goal here is empowerment, not efficiency.

Pretending to be a superhero can give your child ‘super powers’

When kids impersonate cool characters, they may take on the admirable qualities during ordinary tasks.

My spirited toddler has trouble listening—here’s what works for us

Taya is more intense, perceptive, assertive, uncomfortable with change, sensitive, and energetic than others. She throws tantrums that would put the Tasmanian Devil to shame.

Phrases to calm that next meltdown

Few things can waylay the day like a meltdown. From screams and…

6 easy tips for hiking toddlers and infants

Taking your littles hiking is a great way to get outdoors, enjoy fresh air, and get your kids into nature.

To teach children empathy, you need to model it, mama

With a little help from us, our kids' brains can develop with meaningful connections that tune them into the feelings of others.

Don’t make your child say ‘I’m sorry’—what to do instead

While manners are important and apologies are necessary, saying sorry often doesn't teach compassion.

How to raise resilient kids—the Finnish way

It seems that part of the key to the Finnish school system's success is the nurturing daycare and preschool system.

How to make your child feel powerful and heard

Our kids don't really need just one more of this or that. What they do need is their sense of power and attention.

Summer fun & games: 11 ways to enjoy the season with your kids ????️

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Drew Barrymore’s hack for calming summer-time toddler tantrums

Her secret weapon is probably on your kitchen counter.

The sibling drama between Jessa Duggar’s toddlers is hilariously relatable

Most moms of multiple kids have been there.

Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.