Toddler
Ideas for a 2-year-old who won't eat dinner?
Question:
My 2-year-old son is refusing to eat dinner at night. I give him a choice, within reason, as to what he can eat at lunchtime, but at dinn...
Picky Eaters and Smart Mealtime Strategies
Many toddlers and preschoolers are now actually good company at mealtime. They generally view eating as a natural response to hunger and meals as a...
Mealtime Tips for a 3-Year-Old
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Healthy Toddler Meal Ideas
What parent hasn't racked her brains over what to serve her picky toddler, or felt guilty when her child gorged on ice cream and skipped dinner? Fo...
What to feed a 2 year old
Your two-year-old's growth rate has slown down, so she really doesn't need as much food as you might think she does. She's also extremely opinionat...
30 Lunch Ideas Your Toddler Will Love
Coming up with lunch ideas for your toddler—whether it’s for his daycare or preschool lunch box, or his midday meal at home—can be daunting. You wa...
The Art of Feeding a Toddler at 12 to 18 Months
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. Starting at the 1-year mark, even previously voracious eaters suddenly seem to lose interest. As they get ol...
30 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
Your growing child burns up energy pretty quickly and needs to refuel between meals, which is why snacks are so important. Experts agree that toddl...
How to Help Your Child Stop Wetting the Bed
No one enjoys waking up in a wet bed, or dealing with soggy sheets and stained pajamas — that's for sure. What many kids and parents don't realize ...
How to Help Your Child Through Night Terrors
As a parent, your first inclination is to protect your toddler from things that go bump in the night. Unlike nightmares or scary dreams, though, ni...
What to Know When Transitioning Your Child to a Toddler Bed
By the time your child is around two years old, he will probably be ready to graduate to a toddler or big kid bed. It will most likely be one of hi...
How Much Sleep Does a Toddler Need?
How much sleep does a toddler need? How can you set up a bedtime routine? These are common questions from many parents of toddlers, who are looking...