Toddlers’ “big feelings” are part of how they learn. With calm support—naming emotions, offering simple coping tools, and practicing through books and play—kids build the skills to handle hard moments over time.
Babies are naturally fixated with faces. Studying facial features and expressions teaches them how to focus and informs them about communication, language, emotions, and social engagement
Most babies begin to make regular eye contact during the first 8 weeks of life.
Playdates don’t always go as planned—here's how to set up your toddler and their playmates for success.
Many toddlers can be slow to warm in new situations or with new people—but being shy isn’t a bad thing. Here's how to support your child.
Research shows that around age 2, toddlers start to pick up on other people's feelings—here's how to encourage their empathy.
Tantrums, limit-testing, and struggling to share: Here's your parenting playbook for the 3 most common toddler behavior challenges.
Learn about the 6 stages of social play—and what you can expect from this stage in your toddler's development.
Temperament is partly biological—some people are wired to be quiet while others are outgoing. Learn how temperament plays a role in your child's personality.
Listen to the “Heading Off to School” song Going to preschool means a new classroom, new friends, and new expectations. It can be tempting to promise, “You’re going to love it,” but experts recommend a confident, measured approach. Let your child know what to expect and reassure them that all of their feelings are okay. … Continued
