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Bottle and Sippy Cup Safety Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Bottles, sippy cups and pacifiers can all have a place in your toddler's life, but to avoid injuries and long-term problems, it's important to use them correctly.
Helping Your Toddlers Give Up the Bottle Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The AAP recommends weaning toddlers off bottles by 18 months, but what is the right way to do that.
Bottle Weaning - How Did You Wean Your Child from the Bottle? Created: Sunday, July 11, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Parents tell how they accomplished the sometimes difficult task of weaning their babies or toddlers from the bottle.
Reader Stories: How Did You Wean Your Child from the Bottle? Created: Sunday, July 11, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Parents tell how they accomplished the sometimes difficult task of weaning their babies or toddlers from the bottle.
Favorite Toddler Breakfast Ideas Created: Sunday, April 03, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Parents share their favorite toddler breakfasts.
Remedies for Diaper Rash - How to Treat Diaper Rash Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
These diaper rash remedies will give you options when it comes to treating diaper rash. Some remedies are all natural and organic, while others are commercial concoctions that are tried and true.
Toddler Breastfeeding - Facts About Extended Breastfeeding Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Wondering whether you should continue to breastfeed your child past the first year of life, get the facts on what the benefits are and whether it is the right decision for you and your child.
Breastfeeding and Weaning Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Readers share tips on breastfeeding toddlers and weaning your child.
Mothers' Day Crafts for Toddlers and Twos - Homemade Gifts from Your Child Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Find crafts projects for Mothers' Day that you can enjoy with toddlers and two-year-olds.
Naked Toddler - Why Does My Toddler Like to Strip Naked? Created: Thursday, May 03, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Toddlers seem to have many unusual quirks. Stripping naked in public is just one. But it can be one of the hardest behaviors for a mom to manage. Why do hey do that and what can you do?
Crayon Window Art - Recycled Crayon Craft Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Create a colorful window decoration with young children using some of those old broken crayons you have laying around the house.
Cardboard Tube Play - Save Cardboard Tubes for Play Created: Thursday, December 02, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Save your cardboard tubes from toilet paper, paper towels and wrapping paper for play time with your toddler.
Sort Laundry with Your Toddler Created: Friday, October 29, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Toddlers can learn many skills just through the simple act of helping you sort laundry. Here's how.
Toddler Painting Tools Created: Sunday, March 20, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Parents share their favorite objects to use (other than paint brushes) when painting with toddlers.
Gross Motor Activities - Favorite Toddler Gross Motor Activities Created: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Parents and teachers share their favorite gross motor activities for toddlers.
Fine Motor Activities - Favorite Toddler Fine Motor Activities Created: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Parents and teachers share their favorite fine motor activities for toddlers.
Fun Activities for Toddlers – 7 Simple, Inexpensive Activities for Young Kids Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
You could spend hundreds of dollars on new toys and games for toddlers and 2-year-olds...and of course, they would be happy with the box. So before you spend the big money, try these simple and che...
Traditional Kids' Songs - Videos of Great Singalong Songs for Young Kids Created: Friday, January 27, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
Rediscover fun, traditional kids' songs that you and your child can singalong with. These picks include links to videos so you can relearn those lyrics you might not remember so well.
Viewers want to see other kids win - Reader Reviews Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Reviews of the television program Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC network.
Playdough Games - Tools and Toys for Playdough Fun Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Find ways to extend the fun with playdough games and plays sets that feature tools and toys kids can use to create imaginative creations.
Potty Training Questions - Readers' Toilet Training Questions and FAQs Created: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Every child goes through potty training a little differently than any other child. That means that parents sometimes have questions that aren't addressed in your traditional parenting book. We try ...
Disposable Training Pants or Underwear - Which Is Best for Potty Training? Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
One thing to consider when you begin potty training is whether you will use disposable training pants like Pull-Ups or go straight to regular cotton underwear. Here are some tips to help you choose..
Finding the Joy In Motherhood Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
What brings you the greatest joy as a mother? Share our happy moments and see what other readers have to say.
Toddler Development From Age 1 through Age 3 Created: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Get a look at the milestones you can expect your child to achieve between your child's first and third birthdays.
Language Activities for Toddlers - Take a Walk to Build Toddler Language Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Helping young children build early language skills and boost their vocabulary doesn't require classes, gadgets, or special activities. A simple walk around the block can provide the perfect languag..
Toddler Outdoor Fun - Great Was to Enjoy Warm Weather With Young Kids Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Outdoor activities are perfect for toddlers, but sometimes it can feel like there aren't many options for playing outside with a tot who is still a bit unsteady and can't climb the playground equip..
Discipline Tips for Young Children Created: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Help guide your child's behavior and avoid meltdowns and problems by using these key rules for disciplining young children.
Yelling at Children – How to Handle Anger and Discipline Kids With Less Yelling Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Yelling at kids often drains a mom's strength. We feel guilty and exhausted, and rarely do we even get the results we wanted. If you want your child to pay better attention to you and have less noi..
Play With Playdough Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
There are hundreds of ways to delight toddlers with playdough while simultaneously stimulating brain development, motor skills, and tactile sensation. These simple ideas show you how to accomplish ..
Judges Are Irresponsible - Reader Reviews Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC Created: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
A reader responding to the show toddlers and tiaras says that judges are not paying attention to bad behavior.
Toddler Birthday Party Ideas Created: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Share your toddler birthday party ideas and see what other parents have to say about making the celebration special.
Toddler Birthday - Themes and Tips for One, Two, and Three Year Old Birthdays Created: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Plan a fun, no-fuss birthday party for your toddler. These ideas help you get ready for a first birthday, second birthday, or third birthday.

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