Toddlers

When my son turned two he began to resist everything from the food I tried to feed him to the clothes I tried to dress him in. Even naps, which had once been so easy, became a huge hassle. Instead...

When my son turned two he began to resist everything from the food I tried to feed him to the clothes I tried to dress him in. Even naps, which had once been so easy, became a huge hassle. ...

Kids will test your boundaries every chance they get to determine how much you will let them get away with. They will defy you, fib and sneak to see what works and what doesn't. Your job as a...

Sleep is a foreign concept for many new parents well into the second and third year of their child's life. Toddlers can be taught to change their sleep schedules and this can be used to the...

Changing a toddler's sleep routine takes patience and diligence, and a couple sleepless nights. Working through transitions as a family helps make sleeping changes for a toddler easier on...

Many vacation spots cater to families with children; however, when those children are still toddlers, 1 to 3 years old, deciding on the best place requires some careful planning. A beach-side...

A cranky toddler is no fun, but how do you know if they are just bored or in desperate need of a nap? Here are some tips on how to know when your toddler needs a nap.

If you want your child's nap mat to stand out from the others or to be personalized to their liking this is the project for you.

Many people expect parents of a newborn baby to struggle with sleep issues, but they may be surprised to discover that getting a toddler to sleep is no easy task either. Although toddler sleep...

As a parent, one of the things that I dread the most about traveling is that it seems that the schedule I've worked so hard to keep my child on is immediately altered. Here are some tips to help...

It is not always easy to get toddlers to sleep. Toddlers can be very resistant and try to cleverly manipulate their way out of having to go to sleep at all. Sleeping time often becomes stressful...

Don't encourage toddlers to nap in strollers or the car. Learn how to get a toddler to take a nap properly with expert tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video about early childhood...

How to deal with a crying child while out and about.

Are you tired of your child sleeping in your bed or simply coming into your bed at night? First of all, breathe, it happens to a lot of us. Second, lets get a plan going. I have done this and...

Establishing a toddler's routine is important for security and consistency, so planning meal times, nap times and activity times is a great way to add structure to a child's day. Develop a routine...

If you’re going on a lengthy car ride with your preschooler, it’s best to plan some activities to keep your youngster as comfortably occupied as possible. Here are some suggestions. Please...

Learn how to utilize the time in the car when your kids nap. It doesn't have to be wasted time!

Having trouble getting your toddler to sleep, many parents have a difficult time getting their toddler on a regular sleeping pattern. Because all children are different and parents have hectic...

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...

Many parents have a tough time getting their toddler to go to bed regularly, staying in bed, or going to bed with throwing a tantrum. And, once in bed, some toddlers won't go to sleep for a long...

When my twins began to climb out of their cribs right before they turned two years old, my Mom thought is was time to dismantle their cribs and have our twins sleep on our queen sized bed. So,...

When my twins began to climb out of their cribs right before they turned two years old, my mom thought is was time to dismantle their cribs and have our twins sleep on our queen sized bed. So,...

If you stay home with your toddler, you may notice some differences between your child and your friend’s child, who attends a daycare center. There are pros and cons to each arrangement, so why...

If your toddler is resisting the afternoon nap, you're not alone. Toddler sleep problems are a common complaint among parents. While toddlers may resist sleep, most experts agree that toddlers...