Toddler Growth and Development

When should your toddler start talking? Discover the average milestones for children ages 12 to 36 months old and how you can encourage their development.
toddler awake in crib
Coping With the 18-Month Sleep Regression
Toddler learning to walk
Toddler Developmental Milestones by Age
Little boy having a temper tantrum
What Are the Terrible Twos?
mother playing peek a boo with infant
Educational Games for Infants to Teach Early Language Concepts
Toddler girl (2-3) sleeping on bed
7 Tips for Moving Your Toddler Into a New Bedroom
Child's hand writing in notebook
Understanding a Child's Dominant Hand
father and son playing dress up in living room
Why Dramatic Play Is Important for Toddlers
boy playing with blocks
Toddler Development: Ages 24 to 36 Months
Baby boy learning to walk on grass
Examples of Gross Motor Skills in Children
A picture of a child writing her name
Teach Kids How to Write Their Name
toddler writing
How to Teach Your Toddler to Write
Little boy playing with cardboard box
How Functional Play Benefits Children
When Your Child's Speech Delay Is a Red Flag
Mother and baby at funeral
Should You Take Your Toddler to a Funeral?
toddler hanging on to mother's dress
How to Spot Signs of Stress and Anxiety in Your Toddler
Young girl playing with fork
Signs of Magical Thinking in Small Children
Toddlers learning to share toys
How Collaborative Play Benefits Toddlers
Toddler Belly Button
How to Encourage Toddlers to Identify Their Body Parts
Warning Signs of a Toddler Language Development Delay
Toddler crawls on mats in a gymnasium
Why Is Your Toddler Climbing on Everything?
Close-up of a father face to face with his daughter
Why Toddlers Can Have Speech Delays
Why Isn't My 20-Month-Old Talking Yet?
toddler and baby
Deal With a Child's Jealousy of the New Baby
toddler boy playing with building blocks while mom and sister watch
How Parents Can Encourage Constructive Play in Toddlers
Preschoolers nap on cots
Your Preschooler's Brain May Determine When They Give Up Naps
Toddler tantrum on floor
Can a Temper Tantrum Hurt My Toddler?
Baby walking up stairs
When Can My Child Start Walking up Stairs?
Mixed race boy playing with toy on sofa
What Do I Do About My Toddler Playing With His Penis?
Baby walking
How to Teach a Baby to Walk
Toddler brother and sister drawing with colored pencils
The Benefits of Art for Toddlers
reading tutoring
Best Online Reading Tutoring Services
Best Book Subscriptions
Best Book Subscriptions for Kids to Keep Them Engaged
Learn to Read Apps
Best Learn to Read Apps
toddler growing up
Toddler Growth and Development
Young girl visiting Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Talking to Your Kids About War
Father and son talking at home while having a snack
How to Talk to Kids About Guns
Talk to your child about the health benefits of not smoking.
Talking to Kids About Smoking
Toddler sleeping
What Are Toddler Night Terrors?
Explain to your child why you're not going to work.
Talking to Kids About Job Loss
Talk to kids about the difference betwen wants and needs.
Talking to Kids About Wants vs. Needs
Talk to your child about her disability.
Talking to Your Child About Their Disability
tattooed man helping toddler girl play with blocks
Battelle Developmental Inventory Assessment for Young Children
Mother and baby girl playing at home
Bayley Scales Test for Infant and Toddler Development
Mom comforting daughter
Why Parents Should Talk About Bullying, Rape, & Suicide
Mother and young boy talk on playground equipment
Talking to Children About Miscarriage
Man begging for change
Talking to Kids About Poverty
Little girl alone in the city
How to Teach Your Kids What to Do If They Get Lost