Toddler

Toddler development

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

What to know when raising a bilingual toddler

What to know when raising a bilingual toddler

Here’s why so many parents today want to their baby to be a bilingual toddler, and how to do the same for your kid.

Melissa Carter

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

Self-feeding gives babies a little independence, here's what you should know.

Teresa Pitman

Does your child have a speech delay?

Toddler development

Does your child have a speech delay?

Here’s what to look for if you’re concerned about your child has a speech delay.

Claire Gagne

11 easy toddler crafts

Toddler development

11 easy toddler crafts

Looking for a fun way to entertain your toddler? Try one of these simple toddler crafts that also helps her development!

Tina Barkley

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

Toddler development

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

Toddler waking up with a leaky diaper and pee-soaked bed? Ugh. From using overnight diapers to limiting liquids, these tricks can help.

Bonnie Schiedel

What to do when your toddler prefers dad

What to do when your toddler prefers dad

Your toddler might go through a daddy phase, but it's temporary. (So don't worry, Mom!) Here's how to cope.

Stacey Stein

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

From pouring his own drink to tying his shoe, little tasks set kids on the path toward being self-sufficient.

Rhea Seymour

How to stop breastfeeding

How to stop breastfeeding

When you’re ready to stop breastfeeding, here’s how to wean.

Kate Lunau

Would you breastfeed a child past age two?

Would you breastfeed a child past age two?

Two moms face off on the topic of extended breastfeeding.

Today's Parent

3 tips for teaching your toddler manners

Toddler development

3 tips for teaching your toddler manners

You need to have patience (and lots of it) when teaching toddler manners.

Lola Augustine Brown

10 tips for breastfeeding a toddler

10 tips for breastfeeding a toddler

Breastfeeding a toddler has its benefits, but it often brings its own challenges. Make it a hassle-free experience with these tips.

Teresa Pitman

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

Toddler development

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

Some toddlers can’t stand having dirty hands or feet, and may seem obsessed with being clean. Don’t worry—it’s usually a phase.

Lisa Kadane

4 tips for moving your toddler into a big-kid bed

Toddler development

4 tips for moving your toddler into a big-kid bed

Make the transition from crib to big-kid bed a little easier with these tips.

Teresa Pitman

8 ways to make getting clean fun for toddlers

Toddler behaviour

8 ways to make getting clean fun for toddlers

Want to become the ruler of bath time? Here are some easy tips to follow for fuss-free toddler grooming.

Holly Bennett

Why your toddler won't share

Toddler development

Why your toddler won't share

Worried because your toddler won't share? Don't fret; experts say a toddler's verbal mastery of "me" and "mine" is a positive sign of his development.

Erin Phelan

What to do when your toddler's afraid of the dark

What to do when your toddler's afraid of the dark

Is your kid afraid of the dark? A dependable routine eases a child's fear of lights out.

Holly Bennett

Kids' apps we love 2015

Kids' apps we love 2015

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Today's Parent

How to help your toddler gain more independence

How to help your toddler gain more independence

Your little one can't wait to gain more independence, but she still needs you to help steady her steps.

Teresa Pitman

Can inflating a nasal balloon fix ear fluid build-up?

Can inflating a nasal balloon fix ear fluid build-up?

Research shows a nasal balloon can fix ear fluid build-up.

Erin Phelan

Why your kids should plant their own garden

Why your kids should plant their own garden

So what if you end up with weird veggies? It's all about creativity and independence.

Steven Biggs