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Health Information For Parents
Toddlers learn new skills and test boundaries ever day. This can make for some trying moments. Learn how to encourage good behavior, handle tantrums, and keep your cool.
Reeling in your active little one can be tough. But setting limits now helps prevent bigger problems down the road.
Tantrums and outbursts can rile even the most patient parents. Helping kids learn self-control teaches them how to respond to situations without just acting on impulse.
Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. Get the facts on managing – and preventing – temper tantrums.
Toddlers are learning to talk, to walk and run, and to assert their independence. For many in this age group, “outside” and “play” are common requests.
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your baby or toddler? Get advice here.
By anticipating problems and offering choices, you can teach your toddler healthy eating habits and avoid power struggles about food.
It might look like just child’s play, but toddlers are hard at work learning important physical skills as they gain muscle control, balance, and coordination.
Do your toddler’s veggies end up on the floor or cold on the plate? Try these tips.
Many parents struggle to get their toddlers to sleep. Get advice on how you can encourage sleep and promote habits that last a lifetime.
Kids go from babies to toddlers during this time, from first steps to walking well. They also make major strides in language and communication.
Doctors use milestones to tell if a child is developing as expected. Here are some things your toddler may be doing this month.
Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a child is developing as expected. Here are some things your toddler may be doing this month.
Teary and tantrum-filled goodbyes are common with separation anxiety, which is a perfectly normal part of childhood development.
Make mealtimes more pleasant and less stressful for everyone by learning how to handle a picky eater.
