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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50 Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent
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11 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?
Toddler girl eating yogurt
10 Tips to Shape Healthy Eating Behaviors for Toddlers

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Toddler sleeping
What To Do About Your Toddler Leaving Their Bed at Night
Crying baby in a blue plaid shirt in a white crib.
Why Do Toddlers Hit Themselves?
3-year-old developmental milestones
3-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
A picture of a child playing a game on an airplane
Airplane Activities for Kids to Keep Them Busy All Flight Long
toddler potty training
How to Stop Toddlers From Pooping in Their Pants
Little girl dancing
30 Gross Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers Your Kids Will Love
Smiling children running outside
What To Know About Motor Skills in Children
two brothers laughing
The 5 Stages of Puberty in Boys
Mom and baby on a flight
We Took Long-Haul Flights With Babies and Survived—Here’s How
A medium shot of three toddlers wearing casual clothing on a winter's day in Northumberland. They stand around a table in a preschool where they play with different materials and toys to develop their sensory perception.
How Kids Benefit From Sensory Play
toddler on scooter while mom watches at park.
Should You Buy a Toddler Scooter?
A picture of a girl playing dolls
Playing Alone Is Important for Kids—Here's Why
Girl using toilet
Is Your Child Asking for Diapers While Potty Training? Here's What to Do
young child crying and covering their eyes
Is Your Child Overstimulated? Here's What to Do.
Father Encouraging Baby Daughter To Take First Steps At Home
Gross Motor Skills in Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
A group of children playing with puzzles on the table at preschool
What Age Do Kids Start Preschool?
Taking a young child's temperature
What Is Considered a Fever for Babies, Toddlers, and Children?
My First Barbie
Behind the Scenes: How the New Barbie for Preschoolers Is Made
boy wanders off in store
TikTok Mom Shares a Genius Way To Find a Missing Child in a Store
Toddler playing in clothing racks
How to Determine Your Toddler's Size Using a Toddler Size Chart
Child walking in parents bed
How To Get Your Toddler To Stay in Bed Until a Reasonable Hour
A child wears the Adidas Racer TR 23 Kids' Shoes in grass
The 15 Best Toddler Shoes for Those First Wobbly Steps and Beyond
Kindergarten Readiness Infographic
What To Expect at Your Child's Kindergarten Screening
Climbing Toys for Toddlers
The Best Climbing Toys for Toddlers to (Safely) Work Out All Their Extra Energy
The Best Water Shoes for Toddlers Who Love The Beach
The Best Water Shoes for Toddlers Ready to Make a Splash
Stokke Jetkids Bedbox on carpet floor with baby toys
The Best Toddler Travel Beds We've Tested on the Road and in Our Lab
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Table and Chairs Set
The Best Toddler-Size Table and Chair Sets Our Own Minis Tested at Home
Toddler Tantrum
10 Ways to Avoid Bedtime Tantrums
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How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter?
young child walking
Toddler Milestones 12-17 Months
Toddler boy waving and smiling in his room
Toddler Milestones: What to Expect Between 18 and 24 Months
toddler tantrum over food
How to Discipline a 2-Year-Old
Toddlers Fighting Over Water Bottle
Why Your Toddler Does Not Need to Share With Others
toddler climbing out of crib
8 Common Toddler Sleep Problems and How to Fix Them
Little Miss Temper Tantrum
How To Deal With Toddler Temper Tantrums
angry toddler boy
How To Stop Your Toddler From Hitting
Mother and Toddler Shopping Bell Peppers
12 Tips for Surviving a Trip to the Store with Toddlers
Stay-at-Home Mom Weekend
This Stay-at-Home Mom Nails Why It's OK to Be Upset When Your Partner Takes a Weekend 'Off'
Child eating a carrot with smirk on face
Reverse Psychology Can Be a Great—and Cute—Parenting Tool
Two children with branches and flowers
4 Creative Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids
Parent and daughter playing with pots and pans
25 Fun Music Games for Kids
Parenting Your Preschooler
Preschool Parenting Tips for 3- to 5-Year- Olds
An image of a baby cream smear on a blue background.
Mom—and Daughters—Learn How Hard It Is Remove Diaper Cream From Hair
4-year-old developmental milestones
4-Year-Old Child Development Milestones
toddler making floor bed
How Safe Are Floor Beds for Babies and Toddlers?
father and daughter putting on backpack for school
First Day of Preschool Tips: Overcoming Separation Anxiety and More
Illustration about separation anxiety
A Parent's Guide to Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
Preschool teachers earn shockingly low wages.
6 Types of Preschool Programs
Girl playing in sprinkler
What Kids Learn From Playing in the Water
toddler and mother on bed with stickers
7 Ways to Help Kids Calm Down Without Using a Screen
hand pointing at a name and stars
How to Set Up a Reward System for Kids
Parent kissing child on the cheek
The Best Behavior Charts for Kids of All Ages
toddler refusing to eat
Toddler Refusing To Eat Dinner? Here's How To Handle It
Teacher drawing with students on floor at preschool
5 Ways to Support Your Child's Preschool Curriculum at Home
An image of a toddler painting.
What to Know About the Reggio Emilia Approach
toddler drinking from bottle
What To Do When Your Toddler Won't Drink Milk From a Sippy Cup
the best sippy cups to transition from bottle
The Best Sippy Cups for Babies and Toddlers Transitioning From Bottle or Breast
Toddler plates arranged on a blue and yellow background
The 8 Best Toddler Plates and Bowls to Survive Impromptu Drop Tests
Emergency Room and Urgent Care center
Urgent Care vs. ER: Where to Go for 8 Common Kid Health Emergencies
An image of a mother using a baby monitor on her phone.
Here’s How Experts Say We Should Be Using Baby Monitors
little boy clings to his mom for reassurance on the first day of school.
How to Help Your Child With School Anxiety at Every Age
Compostte for Best Step Stools for Kids
The 13 Best Step Stools for Kids, Tested by Kids
child sitting in bed blowing his nose
How to Teach Your Kid to Blow Their Nose