Toddler

One aspect of having another child that people don't really discuss is The Talk expectant parents have with their care provider or pediatrician: the one where they warn your to be prepared, because your sweet, precious older child will be naughty to…

Oh, toddlers. One minute, they love carrots — and the next, they're throwing the mushy orange vegetable against the wall in an epic tantrum. The thing is, it's completely normal; their tastes and preferences are constantly changing. Still, it can be…

Is there anything more fun that taking littles out into the snow? OK, yes, there are maybe more fun things than this. But it is incredibly cute to watch 3-year-olds stumble and frolic with the flakes. And believe it or not, there are actually loads…

Most people think of a child’s life and imagine playing in the sandbox, romping in the cul-de-sac, and having sleepovers with friends. But for some kids, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Depression in kids can start as early as preschool age, and…

There were times, after the birth of our eldest daughter, when my partner and I would look at one another in what felt like utter despair. Neither of us had a clue as to what we were doing, though our feelings of inadequacy looked a little…

Show me a toddler who doesn't love a good laundry room, and I'll show you a little toddler liar. Wee ones almost always dig washing machines, just as they are magically drawn to all things potentially hazardous (i.e. basement stairs, power tools,…

I once had a friend tell me that trying to raise two toddler boys was like raising a pair of brawling tiger cubs. She estimated she spent roughly 60% of her time pulling the kids apart. But what is it with these little 3-year-old UFC wannabes? Why…

In general, I'm a happy person. I take pictures of the way the sky looks while I'm taking out the trash, I pay attention to the weight of my sleeping children as I carry them to bed, I sit outside just to listen to all of the noise around me — the…

Dance class, soccer practice, and late days at the office — if you're like most families, it can be hard to put together a delicious dinner during busy work weeks and being swamped by extracurriculars. But make-ahead dinner recipes, which turn your…

Oh to be a toddler again. Back when life's biggest stressors were learning to walk, what time snack would be served, and how many additional minutes on the playground you could convince your parents to allow. Not to mention the naps. Remember the…

My children are the joy of my life and there is nothing I wouldn't do for them, but around 8:30 p.m. each day I need to stop seeing their precious, demanding little faces. Need to. Your nighttime sweet spot/breaking point likely differs, but the…

After you've made it through those rough teething days and nights, you finally get to see your little one's sweet smile full of pearly whites. If you want to keep that little smile healthy, it's important to know the signs of baby tooth decay in…

Little kids require a lot of stuff, and if you don't want to lug around multiple bags, using a wagon is a no-brainer. But a wagon that your kids (yes, multiple kids) can also ride in is like a gift from the heavens. A giant stroller wagon like…

You have to admit, a clothing optional lifestyle does sound sort of appealing. Think about it. No need to follow demanding fashion trends, no photo-ruining muffin-tops to contend with. No wonder toddlers prefer to live in the buff. Friction-free…

If you feel like you have no energy, the sound of your little one crying is like nails on a chalkboard, and you switch from sad to angry in a matter of seconds, you may start to wonder if you're experiencing more than just a tough day of motherhood.…

Literature has made sisterhood reverent. There are the March sisters, the Bennet sisters, Beezus and Ramona — all of them weaving tales of love and adoration and also hysteria and I-might-actually-kill-you feelings. Sisterhood is beautifully…

Normally, your kid is busy, bouncing off the walls — and driving you bonkers. But then he wakes up one morning and he’s not quite himself. As a momma, sometimes you can just sense that something is “coming on,” and that your child is on the road…

It's been decades since the original Star Wars was released, but as movies continue to be made, so are fans. The franchise's littlest Jedis-in-training can now snuggle up with one of Build-A-Bear's new Star Wars characters to ensure the force will…

If the little one in your life is in the market for a new furry friend or looking to add to their current furry friend's wardrobe, now is the time to shop: Build-A-Bear's 24-hour flash sale is happening online on January 10 with a huge selection of…