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Toddler behaviour

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.

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

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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

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

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 handle a screaming toddler

Toddler behaviour

How to handle a screaming toddler

Screaming is a normal way for toddlers to express themselves—but it's definitely LOUD! Here are some effective ways to handle your adorable little shrieker.

Ellen Rosenberg

4 tricks for disciplining a toddler

4 tricks for disciplining a toddler

Here’s how to start setting gentle limits on your toddler’s very normal, if exasperating, antics.

Holly Bennett

5 tantrum triggers for preschoolers and how to deal with them

Toddler behaviour

5 tantrum triggers for preschoolers and how to deal with them

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

Courtney Shea

Why do kids cry so much? The science behind sobbing

Toddler behaviour

Why do kids cry so much? The science behind sobbing

For parents whose hearts break a little every time the sad tears start flowing, it can be helpful to understand how tears work.

Courtney Shea

Toddler afraid to poop? How to handle potty training poo anxiety

Toddler afraid to poop? How to handle potty training poo anxiety

Has your little one all of a sudden developed an aversion to the potty? Here are a few reasons your toddler might be afraid to poop.

Susan Spicer

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

How potty training a boy is different from potty training a girl

How potty training a boy is different from potty training a girl

Is it time to potty train your son? Teaching a boy to use the toilet can be a tad more complicated than teaching a girl. Here's a preview.

Colleen Seto

7 genius comebacks for when your toddler asks why

Toddler behaviour

7 genius comebacks for when your toddler asks why

All the whys coming from your little one can be adorable but also maddening. Here's why your toddler asks why all the time, and how to best answer.

Dawn Yanek

3 ways to avoid a grocery store meltdown

3 ways to avoid a grocery store meltdown

Let's face it: Shopping does not bring out the best in any of us, especially kids. Here's how to quash a case of the gimmes.

Today's Parent

10 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

10 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

From posh to practical, we’ve got the best tips to toddler-proof your Christmas tree.

Amy Valm

4 strategies for changing your busy toddler’s diaper

Toddler behaviour

4 strategies for changing your busy toddler’s diaper

Most toddlers aren’t too keen on sitting still—even for a diaper change. Here’s how to avoid frustration and get the job done.

Today's Parent

3 ways to make bedtime easier

Toddler behaviour

3 ways to make bedtime easier

If you have an overtired, tantrum-prone kid on your hands, try these tips to make bedtime easier.

Today's Parent

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Toddler behaviour

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Is your little one constantly asking you to pick them up? Here's how to deal with the carry me phase.

Bonnie Schiedel