Behaviour and development

Alternatives to No

Setting consistent rules may reduce the need to say no

Toddler Discipline

The best strategies for guiding little kids

Scared of the Dark

A dependable routine eases a child's fear of lights out

Un-terrible Twos

Two-year-olds are more charming than terrible

Missing Mommy and Daddy

How to stay connected to your toddler when you're travelling

Sensitive to Sound

Why some kids have strong reactions to loud sounds

How Daycares Make Diapers Disappear

Toilet-training secrets from toddler-room teachers

Hitting and Biting with a Smile

How to handle this behaviour

Overly Affectionate

Kisses and hugs help toddlers express their feelings

Moving

Be sure to keep some favourite toys accessible for moving day

Messy Eaters

Squishy, gooey food is irresistible to experimental toddlers

Again! Again!

Read The Paper Bag Princess 38 times in one sitting? Why kids love repetition - and how to keep your sanity

Teaching Gentleness

Toddlers need supervision when learning gentleness

What About Me, Me, Me?

How to deal with your little attention seeker

All About Play

An ages and stages guide from birth to age three

No Shoes!

Toddlers can react strongly to itchy fabrics

Disciplinary Actions

In trying to control my kids' behaviour, I'm learning a lot about my own

Your Top 10 Discipline Questions Answered!

The pros take on your most common conundrums

Tidy Toddlers

Tidying helps toddlers build social and cognitive skills

Why Won't He Do it For Me?

Why your toddler behaves the way he does at daycare and at home