Toddlers & Preschoolers

Your child is growing up and on his way to becoming a preschooler. He's proving he has a mind of his own. Here you'll learn about toddler development, how to discipline a toddler, potty training, the terrible twos, and much more.

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20 Tips for Parents From Preschool Teachers
The Lasting Impact of the Early Childhood Years
10 Activities to Improve Your Toddler's Development
Ask Your Mom: How Do I Handle Toddler Tantrums
My Kid's Toddler Tantrums Are Getting Out of Hand. How Do I Help Her Express Anger In A Healthier Way?
A Couple Cooks Toddler Feeding Tips
10 Ways to Make Feeding Your Toddler 10 Times Easier

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7 Alternatives to Cocomelon Featuring Black Kids and Characters
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I've Only Bought My 3-Year-Old 4 Toys in Her Life—Here's How
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This Mom Found Her Missing Toddler With a Genius TikTok Tip for Wandering Kiddos
little boy clings to his mom for reassurance on the first day of school.
Separation Anxiety and Social Anxiety in Kids
Young boy wearing a mask at a doctors appointment
Navigating COVID-19 Testing for Kids Under 5 is a Parent's Nightmare
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Reverse Psychology Can Be a Great—and Cute—Parenting Tool
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17 Fun Playdate Games and Activities for Kids
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Why We Fart, An Explainer for Kids
Kiwico Kid Maker Subscriptions
Reese Witherspoon and Her 8-Year-Old Son Love This Kiwi Crate Subscription Box
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Mom—and Daughters—Learn How Hard It Is Remove Diaper Cream From Hair
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Breaking: Toddlers Are a Lot to Handle
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5 Major Ways Babies Change When They Become Toddlers and How to Prepare
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30 Easy Toddler Activities for Indoor and Outdoor Fun
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We Sent Our Child To a Forest School During the Pandemic—And It Was Exactly What We Needed
Birds and Bees Talk for Toddlers
Handling the Birds and the Bees: How to Have the 'Sex Talk' With Your Kids
Old Enough on Netflix
'Old Enough?' Can An American Toddler Really Run Errands On Their Own?
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9 Fun Science Activities for Preschoolers
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The Dos and Don’ts of Playing Favorites: What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Kids Pick a Preferred Parent
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Signs of Fever in Babies and Children
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3 Ways to Teach Your Child to Introduce Themselves
Intex Dinosaur Inflatable Play Center
10 Water Toys for Toddlers You Need This Summer
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18 Educational Tracing Activities for Kids
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What Toddlers Learn From Water Play and 7 Fun Activities to Try This Spring
Scavenger Hunt Birthday Tradition
How to Make a Birthday Treasure Hunt for Kids
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Easy Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids and Free Printables
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My toddler dislikes her hair being groomed, what should I do?
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100 Ways to Keep Little Kids Happy
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If Toddlers Threw Their Own Parties, This is What They'd Look Like
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Why does my child always elevate and cross her legs when sitting or laying down?
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The 18 Best Kids Mattresses for Every Age and Type of Sleeper
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6 Strategies Real Parents Use to Manage the Cost of Child Care
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How Shelling Out for Daycare Costs Helps You, Your Kids, and the Economy
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KinderCare Is Offering Families a Free Day of Child Care Because Parents Need It in 2020
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Many Child Care Centers May Have to Close Without Government Assistance
Child Care Costs Are Why I'm Not Having More Kids
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Childcare and Working Parents: The Juggle Is Real
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Too Much Screen Time Is a Systemic Problem for Parents Struggling with Child Care
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The CDC Updated Their Developmental Milestones for Kids—Here's What Parents Need to Know
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Adultification Adversely Affects Black Children but Parents Can Take Steps to Prevent It
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Activities to Boost Cognitive Development: 12-18 Months
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Activities to Enhance Cognitive Development: 18-24 Months
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6 Language and Literary Activities for Toddlers
The Lasting Impact of the Early Childhood Years
Activities to Boost Language Development: 18-24 Months
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Bottle Battles: Transitioning to a Sippy Cup
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How to Encourage Social and Emotional Development: 18-24 Months
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Go-To Learning Toys That Aid in Toddler Development
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How can I help my 4-year-old with his separation anxiety?
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Do I need to have my 2-year old tested for autism?
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Why does my three-year-old constantly tell me "I don't like you" and show little affection to me?
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Why doesn't my baby like me anymore?
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What should I do if my 18 month-old whines most of the time?
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How do I explain the death of a grandparent to my toddler?
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Why does my 4-year old have such a hard time focusing? Should I be concerned?
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A Kindergarten Age Guide for Parents: When Kids Should Start School
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How do I know if my 22 month old daughter is color blind?
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Creative Ways Parents Can Increase Their Child's Language Skills At Home
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Is my son's hopping and arm flapping normal?
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Is kissing other children normal for a five-year-old?
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How can I get my 15 month old to talk more?
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Activities to Enhance Fine Motor Skills: 12-18 Months
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Activities to Encourage Social & Emotional Development:12-18 Months
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Activities to Enhance Fine Motor Skills: 18-24 Months
Toddler with Pacifier in Her Mouth
Breaking Binky: How My Daughter Finally Dropped Her Pacifier Habit