All About "toddlers"

Potty Training a Toddler

Is your child ready to be a "big kid" and use the toilet? Or are you the one ready to be done with the diapers? If you're planning to potty-train, be sure to take your child's age and temperament into account. Some studies show that starting too early can actually delay the process! Find out more here.

Birthday Party Games

Most parents planning a birthday party are concerned about how to keep 10 small people happily occupied for two hours. We have some game ideas that will make all the difference.

Toddlers and the Need for Play

Don't forget one simple but important pleasure with your kids: Playing! Take a breather here and there to monitor your child's playtime, and make sure there's plenty of unscheduled time for them to just be a "kid."

Going Through the Picky Eater Stage

Picky eaters may have certain standards of what they will and will not eat, but it turns out they're getting almost as much nutrition as other kids -- especially when you sneak it in at snack time.

Choosing a Preschool

Lisamarie Sanders The question: My husband and I are considering preschool for our four-year-old daughter. What sorts of things should we look for?

The Potty Training Readiness Quiz

Are you and your family starting the process of potty training with your little one and you are quite sure where to start? Elizabeth Pantley has the answers for you, straight from her new book The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers.

Outdoor Games for Toddlers

Start your toddler on a path to physical fitness with these five imaginative outdoor activities.

Setting Your Child Up for Success

Birthday Parties for Babies and Toddlers

Have fun with your baby's early birthdays, and celebrate your way. She may not be able to say, "I want a princess-themed party," but you know she'll enjoy the sparkly wand and strawberry cake. And gosh, won't she look cute in a little princess dress.

Book Review: Everyone Poops

Ever wonder how a camel poops? A fish? A raccoon? Your child probably has. Taro Gomi scientifically compares and contrasts how animals of all kinds eliminate waste in this amusing and direct toilet-training book. You might be squeamish about reading and looking at page after page of poop, but your kids will be laughing out loud.