The terrible twos can be tough, but there are proven ways to decode your toddler's actions—and applied behaviour analysis is one of them.

Applied behaviour analysis: The big secret to understanding your toddler

The terrible twos can be tough, but there are proven ways to decode your kid’s actions.

This is the big secret to understanding your toddler

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Tantrums

Screaming tantrums in public and the notorious terrible twos: Learn how to handle the many ups and downs of toddler behaviour while maintaining your sanity.

Toddler

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

Toddler behaviour

Baby and toddler biting is a very normal stage of development, but it’s still a tricky situation to deal with when it happens at your kid’s daycare.

What to do if your toddler is biting—or gets bitten—at daycare

Biting is a very normal stage of baby and toddler development, but it’s still a tricky situation to deal with when it happens at your kid’s daycare.

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Child care

They want Cheerios, Goldfish and cheese. Here's how to not turn every meal into a literal food fight.

What to do when your toddler won't eat anything but snacks

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When your toddler learns to say "no," ensuring good nutrition gets that much more challenging. Learn the best ways to get your picky eater try new foods. 

Picky eaters

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.

Why toddlers put stuff up their nose—and what to do about it!

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Toddler safety

Kids this age are like little Neanderthals. Don’t take it personally.

Don't worry, your toddler is not a jerk

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Discipline

One mom shares the highs and lows of toilet training her toddler over a long weekend, boot-camp style. Find out how it worked.

We tried the 3-day potty training method—and it was intense

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Potty training

Not sure how to potty train your toddler? From the best methods to the pros and cons of rewards, here’s how to manage the switch from diapers to underwear. 

Toddlers do some pretty weird things to comfort themselves. Here’s what’s going on, what you can do to help and when to be concerned.

Weird toddler self-soothing techniques: When to worry

Your toddler's language and motor skills are growing rapidly month to month. Here’s what milestones to expect with your toddler. 

Toddler development

These stories from parents about their toddler's breakdowns prove that nobody is more upset at the world than these small human beings.

Parents are sharing their toddler meltdown stories and it's hilarious

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Blogs

Chrissy Teigen made a restaurant menu with all of Luna's favourite foods

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

What to do when your toddler won’t stop hitting

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?

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

Books

Walking, new language skills and adjusting to daycare or an extended maternity leave. Learn all about life with your 13-month-old.

Your toddler: 13 months old

Steps and Stages

Every month with a toddler brings a new set of surprises and challenges. Stay on top of your little one's changes with our month-to-month guide to toddlers.

Toddler by month

Your kid is like a tiny caveman: If you’ve ruled out hunger, tiredness and bathroom needs, here are common reasons your little one may be having a tantrum

5 tantrum triggers for preschoolers and how to deal with them

Why experts are so adamant about breaking your toddler’s bottle habit—and how you can do it.

How to get your toddler to give up the bedtime bottle

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

How to help your toddler gain more independence

Sleep

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The terrible twos vs. the terrible threes 

9 baffling baby behaviors - and what they mean

6 surprising brain builders for preschoolers

Toddler habits

This is the big secret to understanding your toddler

What to do if your toddler bites—or gets bitten—at daycare

What to do when your toddler won't eat anything but snacks

Why toddlers put stuff up their nose