Toddlers & Development

Child is interested in a book Child wants to pretend as she/he is reading the book Child will start to read when she/he is old enough and ready

Toddlers grow and learn every day through play. Gross and fine motor skills will naturally progress as a toddler gets older. Helping a child develop these skills should always be a fun process....

As a parent, there are moments when warning bells go off—times when you notice that your child might be having trouble grasping certain skills that their peers seem to have mastered.

Pre-school is definitely a big step in both your child's life and yours, you want to be sure that both of you are ready for it. Going from dependant to independent is a good change, but it is...

Do you find it hard to get things done around the house when you have a two year old? I know I did! That is, until I found out that two year olds love to help mommy. Here are some simple things...

Toddlers are notorious for their short attention span, so it's hard to get them to sit still and focus for any amount of time. This leads to frustrated parents wondering if their child will ever...

Entertaining a toddler while you work at a home office can be a whole other job. But if you use this plan you can keep that toddler entertained while you get your work done.

A child’s growth and her moral development is a parent’s responsibility. Modeling self-restraint by using patience rather than anger is a necessary tool while disciplining your son or daughter’s...

Toddlers should learn to put their toys away when they learn to pull them out. Making it fun will encourage your child to help. It's much easier for them if everything has a place.

I've always loved the idea of measuring the growth of our kids and the memories shared from seeing the dates and marks along the way. Since our family currently lives in a rented apartment, it was...

I once met a man at a Derek Walcott conference and he said to me that if I’m not ready to be unselfish, then I ‘m not ready to be a mother. I never saw that man again. I don’t even remember his...

How to teach toddlers to be polite. To show toddlers that life is not all about taking, but giving. This is to show toddlers that words are very important. It is to give toddlers an example to...

Every parent wants their child to succeed in school. A child is more likely to excel in kindergarten if he or she has already mastered the fundamentals, thereby starting school with a feeling of...

Every parent that has a child in some type of service feels overwhelmed. It's easy to cope if you follow these steps.

A child is the most curious being on earth. Imagination, anticipation, and imitation fills the minds of children, who are anxiously waiting to be molded. Children learn and are shaped through...

This is an easy three-step process than can easily become more advanced for older children by having them be more involved in each stop. Great for “Under the Sea” themed activities.

In my article you will be able to explore the thinking process of a visually impaired toddler, While not all children are the same, Ive learned through my child being visually impaired what seem's...

It does not take lots of money to give your kids a head-start on literacy! Just look around and be resourceful!

People are always amazed by how many words my daughter can say. She has a pretty big vocabulary. I believe that one of the reasons for this is because her parents have spent a lot of time...

It has been said that children are the future. Many children may learn from behavior of the people that are around them most. They might copy our actions and reactions, our speech and...

Trying to cook dinner while tripping over small children may be a bit difficult and at the same time dangerous. Many children love their parents so much and they are curious as to what could...

Toddlers have an amazing ability to pick up on most anything, even numbers. Why not take advantage of this talent and get our toddlers a head of the game by counting, an early math skill.

Using play dough helps a child practice using certain physical skills with the hands when they manipulate the dough with their fingers. Children can practice skills such as pinching, squeezing or...

Do you know how to get through the terrible twos as a parent? Here are a few tips.

Take a deep breath to avoid getting mad when your kid makes a big mess. Discover how to control emotions when your kid makes messes with expert tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free...

Start getting your toddler to bed 15 minutes before lights out. Find out how to get your toddler to go to bed with expert tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video about early...

I am a big fan of making learning fun and start some life lessons young. We are going to go over a few steps I have found to make saving money fun for a toddler.

As the mother of a 2 ½ year old who does not speak, I was worried that something was wrong. After searching numerous parenting sites and groups, I found I was not alone. I will explain how to...

Do you find yourself often losing your temper when your toddler throws a temper tantrum or is disobedient? This is quite normal! But you want to be able to keep your cool in these situations so...

Growing monarch butterflies is a very fun activity for kids to do over spring or summer break. Not only will they learn about growing monarch butterflies they will learn about conservation as...

Potty training is an important stage in the development of your child. It is not something that needs to be rushed. If you try to push your child into potty training before they are ready, you...

If your toddler is anything like mine, chances are he's always looking for a way to help you. If my son sees me getting the trash together, he's right there trying to gather the trash cans from...

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and healthy activities of the human experience. Most cultures around the world continue to nurse their children to about the age of 6, while it is becoming...

Teaching a toddler anything can be a chore, but if you make it fun and a part of your day it doesn't have to be. Your child will be counting in no time.

One of the best gifts you can give your children is a love of reading. Books will enrich their lives and help stimulate their mental growth. The steps you take now to influence their love of...

When it's time for bed your child puts up an argumentworhty of being heard by the Supreme Court.No candy before dinner"provokes a begging -and pleading fest that makes the most resolute mom...

Believe it or not, you can actually have fun potty training your toddler! I'm not crazy because I successfully trained both of my children before they were 2 years old by using these methods. I...

Learning to tie shoes can be difficult for children, especially toddlers, to understand. As long as you have the patience and the understanding, it can actually be quite rewarding. This article...

As children get a little older they have different needs. So to develope all of their motor skills it is a good idea to shop with some kind of a guide. And not just buy anything that is cute and...

Toddlers are great imitators: they like to do what you do and say what you say. That’s why role playing is an effective tool for teaching 2-and 3- year-olds a variety of behavioral and...

Children have extended family all over the world. To familiarize your child with family members make a photo book they can look at and hold.

From a very young age, many children develop a love for reading. Introducing your toddler to your local library gives them a gift they keep for a lifetime. Follow some of these simple tips and...

It is important for a young child to learn at least his first name as quickly as possible. This is for safety reasons, so he will respond to you when calling his name. Here is a fun way to get...

When you find yourself in the kitchen, more likely than not your toddler or toddler twins will follow you. It does not matter what you are doing, they will be holding on to your leg or asking to...

While many toddlers are very good at rote counting, few of them are able to recognize the numbers they are chanting. You can take advantage of your toddler's natural curiosity to teach him number...

You think your toddler has outgrown the crib and is ready for a bed. Does your toddler feel the same? While each child is different and one will easily adapt to his new sleeping arrangements while...

Children who must hang out around the house all day tend to become cranky and unmanageable. All children need the stimulation of being in new places and learning new things. There are a myriad...

Emergent literacy and language is one aspect of child development and one that can give your child a life long love of reading. With all the positive research on early brain development, it is not...

Learn how to brush and keep your toddler's pearly new teeth. Start early with these tips to ensure that your child will learn good habits right from the start.