Toddlers
Complete Guide to Developmental Milestones
A guide to normal childhood development that can help you recognize when your child might need pr...
Talking to Toddlers
Communication kids will actually respond to Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Laura Ph...
How to Build Independence in Preschoolers
Helping youngsters develop skills — and a sense of self Writer: Alexandra Levine and Laura Phili...
Helping Toddlers With Language Skills
Tips for encouraging kids age 0-5 to talk Writer: Rachel Cortese, MS, CCC-SLP What You'll Learn...
Can Screen Time Be Educational for Toddlers?
How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert...
How to Separate From Clingy Kids
What to do when a child doesn’t want to say goodbye Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Steph...
Picky Eating: What's Normal and What's Not
Kids with a serious aversion to many foods may need help with food habits and overcoming avoidanc...
How to Help Picky Eaters
Don't force them, but do find ways to help them feel good about trying new tastes Writer: Rachel...
Is It Tattling or Telling?
How to teach your kids when to report a broken rule Writer: Jamie Howard, PhD Clinical Expert: ...
How to Give Effective Instructions
The first step to harmony is teaching your child to listen and follow directions Clinical Expert...
Encouraging Good Sleep Habits
Tips for helping kids fall — and stay — asleep Writer: Ken Schuster, PsyD Clinical Expert: Ken ...
Choosing a Sleep Training Method That Works for Your Family
A survey of strategies from 'cry it out' to 'no cry' Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expe...
How to Discipline Toddlers
As they test their independence, setting and enforcing limits lays the groundwork for good behavi...
What NOT to Do When Your Child Is Having a Tantrum
Tips on responding to difficult toddler behavior Writer: Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD Clinical...
Why Do Kids Have Tantrums and Meltdowns?
Understanding them is the first step to reducing them Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts:...
How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns
Tips for helping children learn better ways to express powerful emotions Writer: Caroline Miller...
What Are the Earliest Signs of Autism?
Signs of autism in infants and toddlers can be easy to miss — unless you know what you’re looking...
Preschoolers and ADHD
Recommended treatment for children under 5 is behavioral therapy, not stimulant medication Write...
Early Signs of Learning Challenges
Tips that young kids might need support to thrive Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Dar...