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Milestones

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Baby development

The baby days may be over but four year olds are so much fun. Find out how you can support your child's development at this stage

Stages of Play: Four Years Old

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

Prepare for more independence and thousands of questions. How to support your child's development at this stage.

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Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler

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Toddler development

Stages of Play

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Adjusted Age

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Family

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Steps and Stages

Not wiping anyone else's butt—and other parenting milestones to celebrate

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Family life

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From starting solids to potty training, children gain a lot of skills in their first few years. Here's how to know when it's time to move on to the next one.

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Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Preschool

When do babies smile? Here's what you need to know about this first year milestone, including when to expect a first smile and how to know if it's just gas.

When do babies smile?

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Baby talk: What your baby is trying to tell you

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Potty training

When do babies smile? It's the top question on every new parent's list. Here's everything you need to know about this important (and cute!) baby milestone.

When do babies smile? Everything you need to know about this milestone

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New baby

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Milestones

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