Toddler

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

Weird Toddler Self-Soothing Habits: When To Worry

Toddler development

Weird Toddler Self-Soothing Habits: When To Worry

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.

Claire Sibonney

How to Deal with Toddler Constipation

How to Deal with Toddler Constipation

Here’s everything you need to know about toddler constipation, including symptoms, remedies and when it's time to see a doctor.

Bonnie Schiedel

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

These books are the sh*t! Our top kids books about poop for every age, stage and style. And hey, farts are included too.

Davina Sinnatamby

My 17-Month-Old Twins Still Aren’t Walking—Go Ahead and Judge

Toddler development

My 17-Month-Old Twins Still Aren’t Walking—Go Ahead and Judge

Jessi Cruickshank talks about how we’re conditioned to measure our babies against other babies—which is why any perceived setback feels intensely personal.

Jessi Cruickshank

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

Why does my toddler drink dirty bathwater?

Toddler behaviour

Why does my toddler drink dirty bathwater?

That water can’t taste good, with the pee, the soap and the cleaned-off dirt! So, why the heck is your toddler gulping it back?

Dawn Yanek

What to do when your toddler says the f-word

Toddler behaviour

What to do when your toddler says the f-word

There’s nothing more exciting than hearing kids say their first words…and nothing more horrifying than when they drop their first F-bomb.

Dawn Yanek

Is there something more serious going on with your picky eater?

Is there something more serious going on with your picky eater?

Lots of kids go through picky eating phases. But sometimes, a child's food issues are actually symptoms of an eating disorder called ARFID.

Lisa Kadane

Help! My toddler is suddenly a terrible sleeper

Help! My toddler is suddenly a terrible sleeper

You've joined the ranks of the other exhausted parents who drag themselves out of bed at 3 a.m. thinking, “I love you, but please, go the f*ck to sleep.”

Dawn Yanek

4 of the coolest PAW Patrol toys

4 of the coolest PAW Patrol toys

Calling all rescue pups of Adventure Bay! We've rounded up the coolest PAW Patrol toys on the market that your little fan will absolutely adore.

Jessica Spera

Why doesn’t my toddler like positive reinforcement?

Toddler behaviour

Why doesn’t my toddler like positive reinforcement?

Admit it: Sometimes you get a little overly excited when your toddler does something awesome.

Dawn Yanek

Why does my toddler suddenly hate everyone?

Toddler behaviour

Why does my toddler suddenly hate everyone?

That awkward moment when you’re trying to catch up with a friend and your kid gives her the stink-eye.

Dawn Yanek

Should your toddler use a sippy cup?

Should your toddler use a sippy cup?

Sippy cups—although convenient—have their downsides.

Sarah Remmer

#ThisIsMyLife: When kids find your sex toys

#ThisIsMyLife: When kids find your sex toys

Leah Rumack is the deputy editor of Today’s Parent. No vibrators were harmed in the making of this comic.

Leah Rumack

What to do when your kid is scared of Halloween

What to do when your kid is scared of Halloween

Are all the monsters at your door on Hallow's Eve too much for your little one? Here's how to deal with a scaredy cat.

Lisa van de Geyn

28 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

28 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

Grab a blanket, a flashlight, turn the lights out and read these spooky Halloween books for kids with your little ones on Halloween night.

Emily Piccinin

What happens if my toddler finds my weed and eats it?

What happens if my toddler finds my weed and eats it?

If you suspect your child has eaten your weed, this is what you should do.

Rosemary Counter

What To Do When Your Toddler Starts Hitting Themselves

Toddler behaviour

What To Do When Your Toddler Starts Hitting Themselves

Some toddlers deliberately bash their heads or hit themselves for seemingly no reason. Don’t beat yourself up over this phase.

Lisa van de Geyn

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