Toddler

Let's be honest: When you're a parent to young children, part (OK all) of the appeal of Halloween is that you get to dress your kiddo up in the costume of your choosing. After all, my daughter Claire was not an elderly woman at 3 months old because…

I hate to be that person, but there are less than 70 days until Christmas. And that means there are technically only 60-something shopping days left to ensure your kids have something fun and exciting under that Christmas tree. Already feeling…

Out of all the modern appliance inventions so far, I think the air fryer is pretty high on the list of the best. I mean, fried food without all the grease, fat, and extra calories? Sign this southern girl up, y'all. And I definitely need more…

When I muse on all the things I thought I'd "never do" as a parent (before having children or a clue) sitting in front of the television screen for hours at a time with my offspring was high on the list. Much like pacifiers and bed-sharing, I'd read…

Throughout the month of October, after the kids go to bed, I like to work through my queue full of scary movies to get into the Halloween spirit. During my kids' waking hours though, I only stream kid-friendly movies so I can get them excited for…

It feels like babies and toddlers are constantly going through some sort of growth spurt, and honestly, it's because they are. These little ones have a lot of growing to do, and only a few short years to do it. But as your child grows into an older…

When you finally get your baby to sleep through the night consistently, it feels like you've conquered the absolute biggest childhood sleep challenge of all and you no longer need to worry about your kid's sleep habits. Unfortunately, these 10…

From the moment I became visibly pregnant with my second biological child, my then 2-and-a-half-year-old operationalized his vendetta. Luckily, this was primarily only directed at me, and emphatically me—I never had to get *that* call from his preK…

Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time for kids to start thinking up their best costumes yet — but, between baking delicious pumpkin-spice treats and brainstorming fun, at-home activities, you might be feeling like there isn’t…

There is no justice in an unjust system. Black parents across the country are struggling to find the words to talk to our kids today after hearing the news: more than five months after her death, the officers who shot Breonna Taylor will not be held…

Our resident advice-giver-outer Jenny True provides shouty, full-hearted answers to your niggling questions about pregnancy and parenthood in her column Dear Jenny. Warning: This is not a baby-and-me singalong, this is about yelling into the cosmos…

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me!” Now that I have this legendary song in your head, has it ever occurred to you that it's the perfect kind of language for a children's book? There's a reason lyrics are so, well, lyrical, and the second…

The Little People line from Fisher-Price is basically iconic. These adorably tiny figurines have been a family favorite since 1950, and you've probably got hundreds of them in your own house. But as the years have gone by, there have been several…

Working on puzzles is a fun, challenging activity for little kids, but for parents, the meltdowns that occur when they realize they're short a few pieces are unpleasant (to put it lightly). Thankfully, it's the age of technology and there are some…

Having a baby in the NICU is tough for parents, of course, but it's also a challenge for older siblings who may be feeling sad, scared, anxious, and even lonely as so much of their parents’ and grandparents’ attention is focused on the new baby.…

When we crossed a Black Lives Matter protest in Manhattan this past summer, my 7-year-old had questions. “What are the protestors asking for?” he inquired. He already knew George Floyd was dead, and how he had died. We had offered an age-appropriate…

I’ll never forget the first time my son responded to my voice. Not long after he was born, he was on my chest and I told him I loved him, and he turned toward me. It was a sweet moment, and one science told me to expect, but can babies recognize…

A vintage photo of a new father passing out when he meets his triplets recently went viral, and it seemed like the perfect time to look through other vintage photos of dads welcoming babies. I mean, is there anything better than a photo capturing a…

When it comes to getting a rowdy toddler or preschooler to settle down, most parents will try almost anything once if it means they get a break from their kid's high-energy antics. So, if ASMR videos can help toddlers and young kids relax, are they…