How to Master ‘Baby Talk’ (and Why You Should)
Photo: paulaphoto (Shutterstock) Many of us instinctually know that talking consistently to a baby or toddler is important for their development. But it may be even more important that we…
The Easiest Ways to Entertain a Baby
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Babies are, undeniably, adorable. On the other hand, they can also be very boring—and you are in charge of virtually all of their entertainment. Fortunately, the…
Watch: Little Girl’s Reaction To Woman Playing Violin Melts Hearts On Internet
The video has received more than 8,700 likes and hundreds of views.An adorable video showing a toddler’s reaction to a woman playing the violin at a wedding has left internet…
How to Get Your Reluctant Toddler to Poop in the Potty
Photo: Lopolo (Shutterstock) Potty training a toddler is no joke. Between the accidents and the stubborn refusals to “try,” getting a toddler to do their business in an actual toilet…
The Best Way to Bribe a Toddler to Eat Their Veggies
Photo: Mcimage (Shutterstock) Getting a toddler to eat anything other than chicken nuggets and French fries can feel like a superhuman, almost mythical feat of parenting. Sure, you know they…
Every Parent Should Watch These Independent Toddlers Run Errands in ‘Old Enough’
This month, Netflix released your new favorite show: Old Enough, an imported-from-Japan documentary program with a simple, perfect premise: In each episode, a different child is given an errand to…
How to Teach You Kid Social-Emotional Skills From Day One
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) Many first-time pandemic parents are worried: Are their children are on-track with their social and emotional skills? With the world in lockdown mode for the…
An Age-by-Age Guide to Preparing Kids for a Big Move
Photo: matimix (Shutterstock) This is an age in which kids are really starting to test out their independence, which means you can expect to see more bargaining, as well as…
An Age-by-Age Guide to Teaching Your Kids Basic Life Skills
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) I recently saw a TikTok featuring a young woman who didn’t know how to use a toaster oven, claiming something to the effect of, “My parents just…
How to Survive the ‘Toddler Screaming’ Phase
Photo: MIA Studio (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever had a toddler, chances are, you’ve been the lucky recipient of their “screaming phase.” Note, I didn’t say tantrum phase. No, there is…