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How to Stop Hitting and Biting
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Understanding why children hit and bite and learning how to handle it is the best way to weather the temporary storm.
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Tales of Teething
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In the old days, babies' teething-related crankiness was treated using cocktail hour tactics. Providing relief for "real" teething pain has come a long way!
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
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Learn what causes frightening nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking and what parents can do about them.
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White Coat Anxiety
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Nine ways to make doctor's visits less traumatic for your toddler.
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Baby Blanket Bingo
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A hard habit to break: Get some tips for weaning your youngster from "the blankie."
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Shyness and Toddlers
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Understand why shyness happens and what to do if you sense that your toddler's bashfulness is more than a stage.
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The Habit Hit List
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Eight yucky behaviours and what you can do to help your child break'em.
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Bye Anxiety
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At any age, being apart from you may be hard for your child to do. Find out how to manage through separation anxiety.
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Scare Tactics
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A look at what scares kids and how you can help children face what frightens them.
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Getting From No to Yes
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Parenting tips to keep in mind when your toddler responds No to your requests.
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What To Know About Tantrums
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Steps you can take to prevent some meltdowns and ways to get through them when they do happen.
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Understanding Toddlers' Not-So-Perfect Social Skills
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Playing with other children lets toddlers develop affectionate relationships. But since they can't really understand another's point of view, you'll notice some conflict as well as affection in their play.
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Why Are Toddlers So Moody?
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Laughing one minute, crying the next. How to deal with ever-changing toddler emotions.
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Static Cling: Separation Anxiety
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Last month, your baby didn't care if you left the room. These days, he's glued to your leg. What's going on?
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What Kids Are Scared of -- and Why
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An age-by-age guide to what causes childhood fears and worries.
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Empowering Your Spirited Toddler
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Sometimes it's hard for parents to know whether their toddler is trying to be malicious and revengeful, having an accident or simply being playful. Learn more about your spirited toddler.
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The Real Life of Imaginary Friends
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For most children, imaginary friends are a lot of fun, much like other forms of fantasy and pretend play. Learn more.
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Stranger and Separation Anxiety
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Between 3 to 6 months of age, infants develop an awareness of strangers and may experience anxiety in their presence. They also realize for the first time that they are separate from their mothers and can feel separation anxiety.
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"Terrible" or "Terrific" Twos?
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Get tips for how to communicate effectively with your toddler.
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The Truth about Tantrums: 8 Things You Should Know
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The emotions that complicate life for us are even harder to handle for toddlers. Learn what causes tantrums and how to help your child cope with surges of explosive feelings.
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What Your Toddler's Head Banging Really Means
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This unnerving habit occurs in many children but is usually harmless. Learn more about head banging and how you can help your child outgrow it.
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Toilet Time
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It's my potty and I'll try if I want to
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Teething With Molars
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Is your toddler drooling, irritable and gnawing on everything? It could be teething - again
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Encouraging a Toddler's Emerging Independence
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It's important to give young children a little space to become more independent, while providing the support and connection they need.
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First Steps: Walking 101
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Help your little explorer gain the confidence and balance he needs to master the skill.
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Spoon Fork and Cup, Oh My!
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Learning the fine motor skills to graduate to a more grownup way of getting their nutrition is a milestone for toddlers. Find out how to know when your little one is ready, the best way to introduce these items, and what to do if your child doesn't want them.
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Toddler Touches
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For many, a toddler's bedroom must be suitable for sleeping and serve as a playroom. Get ideas on how to decorate a room that stimulates your child's mind but creates a restful place for napping.
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Toddler Ups and Downs
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Get tips to help your child begin to practice and master climbing up and down the stairs.
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Walking the Walk: When Babies Start Discovering the World on Two Legs
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It is important to remember that all babies are different, but there are universal signs that indicates a baby is soon ready to start walking. Learn more.
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From Imitative Play to Imagination Play
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Imaginative play builds on what a child has learned with imitative play. Both types of play are essential for healthy development and teaches children a wide range of skills, social, emotional and cognitive, necessary in order to succeed.
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For the Fun of It: Loving, Chasing and Playing with Toddlers
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Activities that parents and kids can do together from imaginative, to climbing, and games that go beyond basic play.
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