Taking a break as a parent is important, and it doesn't have to be a huge undertaking. Even small activities like taking a walk,...

One of the best ways to encourage positive behavior in children is to "catch" them being good. This means noticing and praising the good...

The moment you become a parent, many of your priorities change. When you meet your son or daughter for the very first time, keeping that...

While there hasn’t been a major study published yet on how much time students have spent online during the Covid-19 pandemic, every...

Independent play offers big benefits to children. But how do you encourage children to play independently? USE TOYS THAT CHILDREN CAN...

Getting enough sleep is very important to a child’s mental and physical development. Even in infancy, while children are sleeping, their...

Developmental Milestones Skills such as naming colors, showing affection, and hopping on one foot are called developmental milestones....

Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental...

Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking turns, playing make believe, and kicking a ball, are called developmental milestones....

Did you know? Toddlers are especially happy when they see that they are making the adults around them happy as well. Give your child...

In addition to being safe , good toys for young children need to match their stages of development and emerging abilities. Many safe and...

Is your toddler refusing to nap? Or maybe toddler nap time battles have always existed for you. Although getting your toddler to nap well...

Here's what the research says about teaching our littlest food critics to try new foods. “Picky” eating behavior — being unwilling to try...

As your child reaches toddlerhood, it will seem like they have reached so many new milestones including walking, talking, and even...

The decision to send your child to daycare is one that many new parents face with excitement and anxiety. Although there is a glimmer of...

Paying for quality child care can be a struggle for many families in the United States. The cost of child care is often the biggest part...

If you child is starting at a new daycare or moving to a new classroom, parents may notice that dropping their children off has become...

If you’re looking for meal ideas to please your child, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 20 simple meals that are sure to please...

Why should I have a schedule for my baby? A baby's needs aren't that complicated – food, sleep, play, and love pretty much sums it up....

Everyone has a different opinion about what “bad” behavior is. If it’s so hard to define, how can we speak of it to children? Parents...