Juggling family, work and all kinds of obligations, many moms might feel like an electric toothbrush that needs its batteries recharged. By Christina Elston |
 | Exploring the world and challenging parents during the terrible twos is a natural part of toddler development. The key to coping is firm and consistent parenting and remembering that your child is learning from every experience. By Helen Polaski |
Parenting a toddler can be tough. Toddlers are so driven to explore and accomplish things themselves, that holding them back can frustrate them immensely. By Deirdre Wilson |
Temper tantrums are common among preschoolers, especially when they're tired, hungry or ill. But, according to a report by Washington University School of Medicine researchers in the January issue of The Journal of Pediatrics, there are five high-risk "styles" that could be indicators of depression or disruptive disorders such as ADHD |
Childhood innocence and spontaneity is delightful, often even hilarious. But a child's lack of tact is not. By Deirdre Wilson |
Despite recent findings that toddlers who use pacifiers or suck their thumbs are likely to have misaligned baby teeth in preschool, parents shouldn't be unduly alarmed, says Paul Reggiardo, D.D.S., past president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. By Christina Elston |
Before you try to mess with your toddler's sleep habits, you might want to consider some advice from the experts. If your toddler fancies starting his day in the predawn hours, say 5 a.m., you might think that putting him to bed later (perhaps at 9 or 10 p.m.) will solve that problem and give you more shut-eye. Think again. By Deirdre Wilson |
Most parents would probably say the worst thing about the toddler years are the tantrums. Toddlers are famous for these tear-filled, shouting, body-writhing outbursts that evoke raised eyebrows and head shaking in the grocery store, and crippling embarrassment in a parent. By Deirdre Wilson |
Try to never get carried away when your child misbehaves. Avoid yelling or screaming, since this will teach your child that it is all right to lose control if they don't get their way. |
 | Is supper time a struggle with your toddler? Try these ideas to make mealtime more pleasant. By Maeve Rich |
