Toddler activities

The Best Toddler Travel Toys For Keeping Little Ones Entertained

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The Best Toddler Travel Toys For Keeping Little Ones Entertained

Taking your little one on vacation is a whole lot easier with these parent-approved toddler travel toys.

Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

Stapelstein Mini Stepping Stones Review: We Love Them!

Stapelstein Mini Stepping Stones Review: We Love Them!

In this Stapelstein mini stepping stones review, our parent tester provides insights on the brand’s newest launch that’s more compact, affordable and portable.

Lauren Finney Harden

The cool way TIFF has been helping working parents

The cool way TIFF has been helping working parents

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How to transition your toddler from naptime to quiet time

How to transition your toddler from naptime to quiet time

If getting your toddler to settle for a midday nap has been a struggle, they might be ready to drop the nap and try something new: daily quiet time.

Lindsay Zier-Vogel

25 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

25 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

From painting sticks to making mud pies—have some outdoor fun with your little one with any of these nature-inspired activities.

Isa Down

5 toddler activities you can set up the night before

5 toddler activities you can set up the night before

Beth Rosenbleeth, Days with Grey

Why toddlers put stuff up their nose

Toddler behaviour

Why toddlers put stuff up their nose

From tiny pieces of food to Lego parts, chances are they're going to stick something up there. Here's what to do when it happens.

Dawn Yanek

Influential Parents List

Susie Allison

Busy Toddler's kindergarten activity queen, Susie Allison, is one of our most influential parents for keeping our toddlers busy, one toilet paper roll at a time.

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15 Best Wooden Toys Kids Love Playing With

15 Best Wooden Toys Kids Love Playing With

With so many loud, flashy plastic items filling the shelves, it can be hard for wooden toys to stack up. These classic toys are kid-tested and approved.

Kirsten Clodfelter

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

Susan Spicer

10 ways to keep your toddler busy

Toddler behaviour

10 ways to keep your toddler busy

Need to get something done, but your toddler's demanding your attention? Try one of these 10 ideas to buy you some time.

Jennifer Hughes

What to do when your toddler won’t stop hitting

Toddler behaviour

What to do when your toddler won’t stop hitting

You turn red, and you freeze for a second: Should you apologize profusely, scold your child or hightail it out of there?

Dawn Yanek

Why do toddlers want to read the same book over and over again?

Toddler behaviour

Why do toddlers want to read the same book over and over again?

While I do adore "The Gruffalo" and "Pinkalicious", we have 683 other options in the bookcase. Can’t we add a little variety so I’m not bored to tears?

Dawn Yanek

Your toddler: 17 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 17 months old

Your toddler now has the capacity to decide whether or not they want to be honest, patient, careful or helpful. Learn all about life with your 17-month-old.

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Your toddler: 21 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 21 months old

How to help your child develop a positive self-identity and channel that boundless energy. Learn all about life with your 21-month-old.

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Your toddler: 22 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 22 months old

Dealing with toddler independence, bad behaviour and swear words. Learn all about life with your 22-month-old.

Today's Parent

How to travel with a potty-training toddler

How to travel with a potty-training toddler

"It wasn’t until I woke up to poo smeared all over the couch, that I really started to panic about our upcoming road trip."

Risa Kerslake

10 ways your toddler can help in the kitchen

Toddler development

10 ways your toddler can help in the kitchen

Chances are it’s going to get messy, but having your toddler help cook can teach them valuable skills and keep them preoccupied while you make dinner.

Cara Rosenbloom

Cooking with my toddler is messy, frustrating and stressful—but all kinds of awesome

Toddler behaviour

Cooking with my toddler is messy, frustrating and stressful—but all kinds of awesome

Yes, there have been dropped eggs, burned dinners and spilled milk, but cooking with an impulsive toddler has been transformative for me.

Kelly McQuillan

What toddlers learn from water play

What toddlers learn from water play

It's no secret that toddlers love to play with water. Here's why the lessons learned from water play are worth the mess.

Cathie Kryczka

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