Toddlers & Childcare: Video Series

A great deal of change occurs in the development of a toddler, and parents should look for normal developmental changes, such as walking and talking at 12 months. Look for signs of normal cognitive development, such as recognizing colors and sounds, with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on toddlers.

When filling out an application to a daycare, make sure to review all of the information so that it's clear what is being asked. Find out why nothing should be left off of a daycare application with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on daycare.

In order to stop fingernail biting, it's important to understand why that behavior is occurring. Learn about changing the texture or temperature of fingernails to make them less comfortable to chew on with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on fingernail biting.

The primary benefit of outdoor childcare centers is that children get to partake in physical activities. Find out how the outdoors appeals to the senses and cognitive development of children with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on childcare centers.

Fun Easter games that toddlers can play include Easter egg hunts, coloring Easter eggs and dressing up as Easter bunnies. Incorporate physical activity into fun Easter games with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on toddlers.

The seven-year itch refers to the notion that married couples often start pursuing other relationships after seven years. Learn about dealing with the seven-year itch through communication with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on marriage.

Traveling with toddlers can be a challenging thing to do, so it's important to bring plenty of toys that can be used in the car, such as stuffed animals. Discover ways to use singing to make traveling with a toddler fun with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on toddlers.

Adoption affects children in fairly predictable ways, and it's important for adopting parents to take care of all of the physical, emotional and mental needs of adopted children. Find out why it's so important for adopted children to bond with their parents with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on adoption and children.

When tracking a toddler's development, it's important to consider their physical development, language development and social development. Learn how to use pictures to help track a toddler's physical development with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on toddlers.

It can be challenging to keep kids in car seats or booster seats, so it's important for parents to provide breaks for young children on long drives. Find out how to distract kids to keep them in their car seats with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on car seats for kids.

When considering spine development in toddlers, it's important to look at their posture and to make sure that they are free from the possibility of serious harm. Discover how muscle development can help to ensure proper spine development in children with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on toddlers.

It can be difficult for parents to keep their childrens' hands clean, so it's important to make sure that hand washing happens regularly and that hand washing is fun. Distract children when washing their hands by turning it into a counting game with help from a clinical psychologist and family therapist in this free video on childcare.