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Here's Why Your Toddler Loves To Ditch Their Trousers, According To An Expert

As a mother of two, I can safely say that very few things surprise me... especially when it comes to parenting. Still, I would be lying if I said I wasn't shocked by the number of times I've had to tell my son to keep his literal pants on when we're…
By Danielle Campoamor
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18 Things My Toddler Would Rather Do Than Go To Sleep

As I lie awake next to my toddler in his "big boy" bed, my patience starts to wane. Bedtime seems endless. Hell, it is endless. And after two years of sleep training, sleep regressions, illnesses, and my formerly sweet and snuggly baby turning into…
By Steph Montgomery

Here's How Doing Chores Affects Your Toddler Later In Life, According To Experts

Toddlers have so much energy. From the moment they wake up to the moment they finally fall asleep, they're generally on the go non-stop. While they may want to focus all that energy on playing with their toys and running around outside, you can also…
By Kristina Johnson

Chrissy Teigen Claps Back At Trolls About Luna's First Dentist Trip

If you're a caregiver posting online about your children, then heads up: Expect your parenting to be criticized by a complete stranger at some point in time. It's an unfortunate reality — but in this day and age, it's basically inevitable. Whether a…
By Michelle Stein

Ellie Kemper Always Travels With This $1 TJ's Snack When She's With Her 2-Year-Old

It takes a brave parent to willingly travel with a child under the age of 5. There are about a million things that could induce a temper tantrum on the road with a kid, including, but not limited to, diaper changes they don't feel like doing, a show…
By Samantha Grindell

The Age To Stop Posting Your Kids On Social Media Is More Complicated Than You Think

These days, it's natural to want to post all kinds of photos of your children from the second they are born. I mean, hey, you made that tiny little human, so of course you want to share your pride and joy with the rest of the world. In fact, to…
By Alison Kresta

Having A Mini-Me

At almost 21 months of personality-filled age and, as far as I can tell, a teenager's worth of attitude, my daughter, Melby, is both the most hilarious, interesting, charming person to be around and also the most irrationally opinionated, exhausting…
By Beth Loster

3-And-A-Half-Year-Olds

“Can I help you with that?” I ask my son as he focuses all of his energy through squinted eyes and pointed eyebrows. “No!” he yells as blocks come tumbling down. I’m no engineer, but I know that very tall buildings, even plastic ones, need a solid…
By Kelly Glass

How To Stop Your Toddler From Cursing, According To An Expert

I was walking down the sidewalk with my son, his pudgy 3-year-old hand in mine, when a nearby driver honked their horn. Out of nowhere, and to my horror, my son responded, "Hey, you f*cker!" Nearby pedestrians stopped and stared, my partner looked…
By Danielle Campoamor

Study: These Everyday Beauty Products Send Kids To The E.R. Every Two Hours

Most of us are on the lookout for things we consider household hazards — cleaning solutions, caustic substances, sharp objects, etc. — but there are actually more things to be aware of than you may have initially thought. According to new research,…
By Karen Veazey

Raisins Aren't High On The Choking List, But Here's When Toddlers Can Eat Them

Although my own mother has a serious aversion to them, I have been a fan of raisins for as long as I can remember. It was a no-brainer when my kids started consuming copious amounts of snacks to introduce them to the delicious dried grapes that…
By Ashley Jones

OMG, This Popular Sound Machine & Night Light's Upgrade Is Amazing

Every once in a while I'll stumble across a product that makes me wish I'd had it when my toddlers were babies. Lately, that's the Hatch Baby Rest sound machine and night light. It's always looked intriguing, but now the popular product is adding a…
By Kristina Johnson

Actually, It's Not That Hard To Gate Check Your Stroller

Last April, my husband and I had to take our then 10-month-old son to Colorado so we could attend my husband’s grandmother’s funeral. Up until this point we were too scared to travel with him because it all seemed so daunting. Flying is stressful…
By Abi Berwager Schreier

What It Means When Your Toddler Calls Someone Their “Best Friend”

Does your toddler have a best friend? Does he constantly gush over his new best buddy? (which is, quite possibly, the cutest thing ever)? While researchers used to believe toddlers from 1 to 3 years of age were incapable of developing friendships,…
By Ellen Schmidt

These 15 Bed Rails Will Save Your Kid From Going Bump In The Night

Of all the things that can go bump in the middle of the night, you don’t want your kid crashing down to the floor after falling from his bed to be one of them. A toddler tumble is to be expected when your child transitions from his barred existence…
By Jennifer Parris

Get Ready For The Summer Solstice To Mess Up Your Toddler's Sleep

Most of us look forward to the midpoint of the year, when the weather warms up and the sun sets later in the day. But for parents, that time of year can seem more like a curse than a blessing, especially in the evening. The summer solstice can wreck…
By Shana Aborn

These Are The 4 Things Your Toddler Is Thinking When You Yell

I don't think there's any parent who can confidently say they've never yelled at their child. I certainly have (and do I feel guilty about it immediately afterwards? Yes, yes I do). Turns out, your toddler is processing a lot when you yell at them,…
By Ellen Schmidt

This Sweet Doll Is Making A *Huge* Difference For Foster Children

All children deserve a safe, welcoming home, a comfortable bed to lie in, and a good night's sleep. For many children in the foster care system, a restful night isn't easy to come by. Being shuffled from one place to another and moving to an…
By Cat Bowen

Toddlers In Fountains

Do you own a toddler? Know one? (Hint: if you own one, you know one.) Toddlers are whacked. Like, straight crazy people that are very small and oddly powerful, and cuter than you even know how to handle. They will fill your every cell with purpose,…
By Kelly Green

Your Child Isn't The Only Terrible Child

My 2-year-old is pretty horrible. Don’t get me wrong, I adore her. She and her sister are pretty much my world, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Still, she’s a little nightmare. I don’t know when the nightmare began, exactly. She definitely…
By Marie Southard Ospina

The Best Time To Potty Train Your Toddler, According To An Expert

Is there any aspect of early childhood parenting crappier than potty training? I mean, a lot of it is really hard, but teaching your kid to use the toilet is literally crappy. Not only is it hard to figure out how to potty train your toddler, but…
By Jamie Kenney