Toddler Milestones

Yes, it’s normal if your baby doesn’t crawl

Experts weigh in to soothe your worries.

CDC and AAP just changed developmental milestone guidelines for the first time in decades

Here’s what parents need to know.

Ready to potty train? Here’s your shopping list

In the Parenting Olympics, Potty Training can be both a sprint and/or a marathon. Here's what you need to get it done.

5 lies about potty training I wish I never listened to

I had no idea what I was getting into when I started potty training, but I learned a lot during the process.

How to ease your toddler’s separation anxiety: 5 tips to better attachment

Toddlers are highly dependent on others for caretaking, and staying close to you is one of their biggest jobs.

Why isn’t my baby talking yet? 7 ways to encourage speech from a speech language pathologist

Worried about a possible speech delay? Deep breaths, mama. Here's what to know.

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

When is your child old enough to choose their own clothes, make their own friends or clean their own messes? You might be surprised.

I miss you already, my baby—even though you’re right here

How can I miss you? You're not gone. Oh, but it's coming. I know it.

Have a toddler who won’t sit on the potty? This is the hack you need.

Turns out the key to potty training might be keeping those little feet busy.

These leggings helped my baby learn how to crawl (and now I recommend them to everyone)

Cute and actually helpful.

Why is my potty-trained child regressing? Here’s what to do, mama

How to handle potty training regression, according to a Montessori teacher.

2-year-olds aren’t terrible–they’re just learning how to be human

When looked at with fresh eyes, these misbehaviors can make sense, even to us. Then you will be able to guide your child through it to a more socialized way of being.

23 mom-tested ways to manage a tantrum (that really work)

Here's what to try the next time your toddler has a meltdown.

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.

What is the right age to start swimming lessons? At a year old, say pediatricians

Plus, AAP recommended steps to reduce risk of childhood drowning.

My first trip away from my baby taught me I can handle anything

I could handle motherhood—I could handle this.

I have a 2-year-old—and here’s everything I’ve learned so far

Strangely, the longer I'm a mother, the less I seem to know, but I'm certain the last two years have taught me five valuable lessons that I'll keep with me long after my babies are grown.

6 ways tantrums can bring you closer to your toddler, mama

You can use them to bring you closer to your toddler. ❤️

8 real reasons why your kids don’t listen—and how to handle them in a positive way

Reason 7: Because they don't know the rules.

Taking care of a toddler is so much harder than a newborn

Do you agree or disagree, mama?