Toddler Development
Walking and talking, playing and socializing — all in a day's work for your toddler or preschooler. Learn what you can do to help.

Toddler Development

14-Month-Old: Entering Toddlerhood
Your 14-month-old toddler is developing quickly at this age! Read on to discover 14-month-old milestones, sleep schedules, eating habits, and more.
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15-Month-Old: Your Independent Toddler
Your 15-month-old may be reaching different milestones this month: walking better and climbing up stairs. But no rush, each toddler develops at a different pace!
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13-Month-Old Baby: Entering Toddlerhood
Your baby is officially a toddler! Learn what you can expect from your 13-month-old at this stage: developmental skills, mealtimes, sleep schedule, and more.
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16-Month-Old: Developing Social Skills
At this age, your 16-month-old may pick up a ball, say a few words, and follow simple instructions. Learn more about your toddler's development at 16 months.
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18-Month-Old: Confident and Independent
At 18 months, your toddler is more independent and assertive and may say "no" more often. Learn all about these common 18-month-old development milestones
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When Do Babies Start Talking?
Find out the typical timeline for a baby's first words and effective ways to encourage early speech and language development.
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About Newborn, Infant, Baby, and Toddler Age Ranges and Stages
Exploring developmental stages: Discover differences between newborn, infant, baby, and toddler, with age ranges and more.
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Your 2-Year-Old’s Milestones and Development
Discover the incredible milestones of your 2-year-old! From sleep and nutrition to emotional development, get all the essential insights for this exciting stage.
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Your 3-Year-Old's Development: What Milestones to Anticipate
Learn what to anticipate from your growing 3-year-old toddler, including physical, language, social, and emotional development milestones.
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Why Does Your Toddler Have Tantrums?
Toddler tantrums are very common. They usually occur when your child is frustrated or angry. Learn more about why your toddler may throw a tantrum.
Read moreBaby Finger and Thumb-Sucking
Does your toddler suck her thumb? Read about why this usually happens and when she should stop.
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Terrible Twos and Your Toddler
Welcome to the terrible twos! Find out why your child is testing your limits and what you can do about it.
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How To Help a Child Who is Shy
What causes shyness? How can we help a young child overcome these feelings?
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2.5-Year-Old: Development Milestones
Foster your 2.5-year-old's milestones in language, imagination, and fine motor skills. Support their growth and development.
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Crybabies: why do some babies cry more than others?
You might ask yourself why your baby cries so much. Here’s what you can do to soothe your baby and relieve your own stress.
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Handling Aggressive Behavior in Toddlers
Does your child fight a lot? Some toddlers and preschoolers get into repeated and escalating tussles. Get some tips and insight on helping kids cope with aggressive behavior.
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Dealing With Immunizations and Medical Procedures for Children
Learn strategies to help your child feel safe and calm during vaccinations and medical procedures. Discover tips to reduce anxiety and ease discomfort.
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Stomach pain in children: Toddler tummy aches
When is a tummy ache a reason for concern and when is it harmless? How to help our toddler with a stomach ache?
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Well baby Visit: 3 year old check up
Prepare for your 3-year-old's well-baby visit. Learn what to expect during the check-up, including growth milestones and developmental screenings for them.
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How to discipline your child: time-outs
Explore strategies for using time-outs as a discipline method and tips, including when to use them and how to ensure they are effective and nurturing.
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Potty talk: curbing bad language in toddlers
Explore strategies to manage and curb bad language in toddlers. Understand common reasons behind this behavior, ensuring your child's language development.
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Toddler pronunciation: helping toddlers speak properly
Help your toddler improve pronunciation and speaking skills with fun tips and everyday activities that make learning language enjoyable and effective.
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Crib Talk: Baby talk at bedtime
Kids talk to themselves in bed or alone to process their day and new experiences. These monologues are helpful, so don't interrupt them!
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Toddler language development milestones
Understand key language milestones in toddlers, learn how to support their communication skills, and track their progress with these expert tips and facts.
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Toddler Learning and Playtime
Explore the significance of play in toddler and kids development. Find out how different types of play contribute to your child's learning and growth.
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Choosing a Good Preschool
Find out what to look for when selecting a preschool for your child and parents. Learn about important factors to ensure a good fit for your family's needs.
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How to Teach Manners to Children
Are you struggling with getting your little one to say please and thank you? A few smart strategies and techniques may help this go more smoothly. Learn more about teaching manners.
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Teaching Toddlers to Share
Teaching toddlers about sharing is difficult. Nobody is born ready to share, but there are a few tips on teaching children to share.
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How to Handle Toddlers Hitting Stage
Learn why toddlers hit, discover practical strategies to address hitting, and support their emotional growth with these expert parenting tips and facts.
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Mom and toddler separation anxiety
Address and manage separation anxiety in both toddlers and mothers with practical tips and emotional support strategies. Understand the causes and learn methods.
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Toddler biting: how to stop children from biting
Discover effective and practical strategies to stop toddler biting. Understand the causes and learn positive parenting techniques to guide better behavior.
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