Toddlers & What to Expect

How to Entertain Youngsters at a Sports Event

By Kerry Winans

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You are attending one of your older children's sporting events or tournaments and you have your younger child along with you. You would love to be able to enjoy watching the game. Unfortunately, your youngster does not possess the attention span ... more »

How to Feed a Sick Child

By nashvillebecky

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We have all heard the phrase "Feed a fever, starve a cold" or vice versa, but what most us of don't know is that this motto dates back to the 1500s and unfortunately doesn't have much medical merit. When kids get any kind of viral illness, ... more »

How to Get a Two Year Old to Hold Your Hand in the Street

By Judy Cutler

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Two year olds are independent. Anyone who has tried to get one to hold hands when crossing the street knows what a challenge this can become... more »

How to Get Your Toddler To Take A Nap

By brantsbabe

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Babies and naps go hand and hand, but once that high-spirited toddler starts playing, it's hard to get him settled down for a nap. Of course it's even more difficult to put up with him when he doesn't take his nap. So let's look at some easy to ... more »

How to Handle a Child's Tantrum

By AskLucy

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Temper tantrums come with children. It is a child's way of learning independence. When they are born children do not know they are separate beings from their moms/caretaker. But guess what age they begin to figure out that they exist apart ... more »

How to Handle the Play Date from Hell

By GreenMomma

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Not all play dates live up to your expectations of giggles and fun. Sometimes its just a total disaster! Here are some tips on how to handle that touchy situation... more »

How to Handle the Toddler Bully

By GreenMomma

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Nobody likes it when another person tries to parent their children. However, nobody likes a bully either... more »

How to introduce toddlers to the library

By kprest74

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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 they will learn to love books and reading and the ... more »

How to know when your child is ready for potty training

By kprest74

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One of the toughest challenges in parenting a toddler is potty training. The biggest factor that can make or break your efforts is knowing when your child is actually ready to train. Some are ready at 18 months, others not until almost 3. ... more »

How to potty train a child

By brandy1123

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when a child is difficult to learn.. more »

How to Potty Train Your Little Boy

By Kylie H

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Have you tried and tried to potty train your little man with no success? Here's some tips that is sure to make potty time easier... more »

How to prevent temper tantrums and have a pleasant shopping experience

By kristenborrelli

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Just about every parent has had to deal with a child having a temper tantrum. Even though the screaming, floor pounding and refusal to coorperate can be super embarrasing and frustrating, there are some things you can do to nip this problem in ... more »

How to Remove Sidewalk Chalk From Stucco Walls

By Julia Fuller

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How can you remove sidewalk chalk from stucco walls? You may think this is a strange question when sidewalk chalk is made to be used outdoors on the sidewalk. Usually that is true, but if you have a busy household and a toddler things like this ... more »

How to Respond to a Toddler's Temper Tantrum

By Paulsbride

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We've all been there - everything is going smoothly and suddenly the toddler of the house gets the idea to throw a tantrum. Knowing how to respond can be tricky, especially if you've never given it any thought! Here are some of my thoughts on ... more »

How to Run Errands With A Baby

By oneloved

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Wondering how you're ever going to manage grocery shopping and other errands with a baby in tow? Here's how you can make it manageable!.. more »

How to Teach Preschool Children Where Babies Come From

By Tumerica

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At some point, your preschooler is going to ask how animals or people make babies. This is a normal expression of curiosity. You have to say something. You want your information to be accurate, but no reason to give too much detail, right? What ... more »

How to Treat a Child's Low Grade Fever

By momoftwingirls

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When your toddler comes down with a fever, you always wonder what you should do in order to bring the fever down or make it go away. Seeing your toddler not feeling well makes Mommy go into overdrive and find ways to make her baby better. Here ... more »

How to Use Time When You Have Young Kids

By Mel Marzan

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Your time can go very quickly when you have a young child. And with other responsibilities like work and housekeeping, you might wish for extra time to get things done. Read on for tips to maximize your minutes... more »

How to Help a Preschool Aged Child that has been through a Trauma

By Becca

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Learn how to handle a child that has recently been through a traumatic event... more »

How to Help a Sick Child Feel Better

By LynnKeller

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When a child is sick, there are natural ways to relieve some of the discomfort. This article addresses relief for a stuffy nose or a fever. It also addresses how to avoid dehydration... more »

How to Keep a Toddler from Whining for items in the store

By AuntSis

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Ever go to the store and have a toddler nag you incessantly for everything? Here is an easy way to take a child to a toy store and come away without a crying child or you ready to pull your hair out... more »

How to Minimize Mess When Your Nauseous Baby Gets Sick on You

By momandpopoften

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Have you ever been thrown up on by a baby? As you know, vomit is neither pretty nor pleasant. But if you are a parent you also know that a sick baby wants to be held and will often wail if you try to put baby down. That means that you, Mom or ... more »

How to Not Get Mad When Your Kid Makes a Big Mess

By krndpx

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It's so easy to get really upset when your little ones make huge messes, but there is a fun way to step back and not get mad... more »

How to Prepare Your Twins for Separate Classes at School

By Rodney Southern

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Your twins begin together in the womb, and stay together throughout their infancy. Then along comes school, and they find that they are going to be in separate classes. The shock to the system can be severe if you are not prepared. As a parent, ... more »

How to Select a Stroller if You Live in the City

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you will be doing lots of walking on city streets, you need a stroller that works well in an urban environment. Here are some features to keep in mind... more »

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