Toddler

How to help your children learn to play all by themselves

Here are some expert ways to make free play work for your child

Make toddler mealtime less messy with this, mama

If your toddler is a plate pusher like mine, there is a solution.

The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.

Amazon has toy vacuum cleaners that actually work!

Now your kids really can help tidy up.

Kids who are read to before kindergarten know 1 million more words

Researchers found even one book per day gives kids a boost of about 290,000 more words by age five.

This hospital lets kids ‘drive’ into surgery to minimize fears and anxiety

Let's hope that more hospitals adopt this genius idea.

Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

8 simple tips for setting up a Montessori-style space in your home

We break it down room by room.

Montessori at home: 15 spring activities your kids will totally love

9. Collect flowers

Why is my toddler suddenly a picky eater?

Plus, helpful tips to keep in mind when expanding your child's palate.

10 overlooked reasons why traveling with your kids is worth it

3. They make us slow down

12 SAHMs share what their days *really* look like

Lots of winging it and trying to make routines work.

A letter to my only child on her first birthday

You are all my firsts. And you may also be all my lasts. Whether Daddy and I can give you a little brother or sister is unknown to us. Giving you a sibling would be one of the greatest gifts, but nobody knows if we will be able to have more children.

To my firstborn—thank you for being patient with me as I figure out life with 2 kids

I wish there was a way to clone myself so I could give you each 100% of me all the time.

6 ways to help your child get through a tantrum, according to a clinical psychologist

3. Distinguish between feelings and behaviors.

15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule

We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.

8 toddler-friendly foods you can find at the airport

No time to pack snacks for your tot? No problem.

Embrace messy play, mama—it builds confidence and problem-solving skills

To the mama who feels exasperated by another mess your little one has made today, I want to offer you this perspective from a mom who misses it now: try to pause and see the magic in the mess.

5 essentials to make your next trip outdoors with 2 kids stress-free

Because Vitamin D is important, mama!

Mothers try to do the work of many, but one person does not make a village

“It takes a village to raise a child.” That’s right—an entire small town. Cut yourself a break—you’re just one woman.