Babysitting & Toddlers

The types of daycare facilities can vary greatly. Some are for a single child or small groups of children. Other daycare facilities have enough daycare professionals to allow for more than 30...

Choosing a child care method is one of the most difficult challenges that busy or working parents face. While each option has its advantages and disadvantages, nanny care offers unique and...

It happens to nearly everyone with infants and toddlers. Your child has a wet or messy diaper and you’re either out of diapers or forgot to bring one with you. Some may resort to leaving the...

Biting is an unacceptable form of behavior that often occurs in playgroups, daycare or at home. Playing usually comes to an abrupt halt as soon as the biting child attacks one of his peers. Often...

Here's a way to let your child be creative and to save a memory.

Does you toddler fuss every time you try to change his/her diaper? Use this very simple technique to change a diaper while the child stands in front of you. The more practice you get, the easier...

The terrible twos refers to children who are two years old and the behavioral difficulties that can come with trying to manage children of this age. The terrible twos can be tough, but if you...

Starting your toddler in day care can be a challenging experience for you and your child. You've spent a considerable amount of time together and now it's time to say goodbye for a few hours a...

Starting a toddler in daycare can be a difficult experience for both the child and parents. Transitioning to a new setting can be challenging for a young child who is already old enough to realize...

Do you babysit or run a daycare? Children with separation anxiety pose a challenge that requires patience and tact. Learn some tips on handling this delicate situation.

Many parents dread the thought of going shopping with their toddlers. They can't enjoy an uninterrupted dinner at a restaurant. They avoid going to house parties for fear of embarrassing temper...

If you have not already started having play dates for your child, a good age to start is around 14-15 months. At this age, toddlers start to show more interest in each other. You can still...

Toddlers are in their own unique age group with their own unique set of developmental needs. It is especially important that toddlers in group care are being engaged and have age-appropriate...

Finding a trustworthy person to care for your child is one of the greatest dilemmas of modern parents. If you have suspicions that your caregiver is not what she appears to be, follow these steps...

Choosing a babysitter is one of the most anxiety-inducing tasks for new parents. It is heartbreaking to think that all babysitters will not be loving and attentive to your child, but bad...