Children

Swim Safety Tips

Swim Safety Tips

Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protecting children from...

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Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention

Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention

Swimming pools can have a powerful pull on little children―even when it's not swimming time. Those glistening turquoise-blue ripples may look especially inviting to an active toddler or an overly confident preschooler. Kids can slip away from the watchful eyes of...

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Creating a Toilet Training Plan

Creating a Toilet Training Plan

These are the tools you will need to create your own toilet-training plan and implement it at the best time for your child. But there are certain universal rules relating to toilet training—as well as to other aspects of parenting—that will enhance your family’s...

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10 Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

10 Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters

Picky eating is often the norm for toddlers. After the rapid growth of infancy, when babies usually triple in weight, a toddler’s growth rate – and appetite – tends to slow down. Toddlers also are beginning to develop food preferences, a fickle process. A toddler’s...

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