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Development

From newborn to early childhood, these articles help you understand and celebrate physical and social developmental milestones to help you navigate parenting.

A baby standing

When do babies stand for the first time?

A baby holding a bottle.

When do babies hold their own bottle for the first time?

A baby laughing.

When do babies laugh for the first time?

A baby cooing.

When do babies coo for the first time?

A baby clapping.

When do babies clap, wave, and point for the first time?

A baby being held in the air by their mother.

11 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

Mothers hold their baby.

1 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, and more

A family potty training a toddler.

How does potty training affect toddler sleep and cause regression?

Parents reading to a baby.

16 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A baby smiling and clapping hands.

14 month old toddler milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A little girl meeting her new baby sibling, while her mom holds the baby.

How to prepare older siblings for the arrival of a new baby

A 4 year old girl laughing.

4 year old child milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A mother playing with her child.

8 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A mother holding her baby.

2 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

Parents holding their child.

1 year old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

9 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A father holding his child.

6 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A 4 month old baby smiling.

4 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A baby on their tummy, staring at a stuffed animal.

5 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A mother helping her baby sit up.

7 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A 3 year old child finger painting with a caregiver.

3 year old milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A 2 year old laughing.

2 year old milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A baby on their tummy with their father.

3 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

An 18 month old and another baby playing together.

18 month old toddler milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A 15 month old stacking blocks.

15 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A group of little children with musical instruments.

The benefits and importance of music education for children

Parents and a child being happy.

Teaching gratitude: Fun activities to cultivate a thankful mindset in children

A mother and child reading a book.

Embracing the world: Introducing cultural diversity to your kids

Children painting leaves.

Art activities for kids: Using creativity to express emotions

Two children outside looking at a creek.

The joy of nature: Outdoor activities for children

A 10 month old baby playing.

10 month old baby milestones: Development, growth, speech, language, and more

A mother showing a toddler clock to her child.

A comprehensive guide on how to use toddler clocks

A mother role modeling meditation to her children.

Sleep meditation for kids: Promoting peaceful nights and restful sleep

Children participating in class yoga.

Yoga poses to calm kids down

A baby starting to walk with his mother in the background.

When your baby starts walking: 6 tips to encourage walking

A group of four children playing outside.

Why kids tattle and what you can do about it

A mother talking to a child.

How to potty train your child in 3 days

A baby signing.

How to teach your baby sign language: 10 common baby signs

A caregiver potty training a child.

How to gradually potty train your child

A baby with a pacifier.

How to wean your child from the pacifier

Four children having fun.

How to set yes day rules: 30 ideas for a perfect yes day

Parents talking to their child.

Age-by-age guide to lying: How to handle your child's lying

A man is helping a child put on a backpack, getting ready for the day at school.

Positive parenting: How to introduce a smoother morning routine using a timer

A person writing in their journal.

What is positive parenting self-reflection?

Two young boys playing on their tablets.

Screen time for toddlers and babies: How much is too much?

A mother talking to her younger child.

Logical consequences: What is, examples, difference from punishments

A child holding a timer.

When and how do you use timers with kids?

A young toddler smiling.

Play activities: What is developmentally and age-appropriate?

Two parents are laughing with their two children.

Authoritative vs authoritarian parenting styles

A baby sitting up.

Babies and sitting: When do babies sit up

A baby crawling on a turquoise rug.

When do babies start crawling: 6 tips to encourage crawling

Best newborn play and wake activities

A child and their father are laughing and smiling while playing with blocks.

7 positive parenting tips to use in 2022

How to childproof your home

A baby girl is using a pacifier.

When to introduce a pacifier: Can babies sleep with pacifiers?

A photo of a child meditating.

Mindfulness for kids: 4 breathwork techniques to try

Toddler sitting on potty with legs crossed

Potty training: When and how to potty train boys and girls

Toddler sitting on potty while helping her doll sit on a separate potty

Potty training methods: Which is best for your child?

Toddler reading book while sitting on potty

Potty training regression: Why it happens and how to handle it

Toddler on potty with pants around ankles

10 signs your toddler is ready to start potty training

Toddler girl with dad, both smiling

Toddler favoritism: What to do if your child prefers one parent over another

temper tantrums how to deal

7 ways to deal with toddler temper tantrums

 Baby separation anxiety: Baby crying while mother carries her

Separation anxiety in babies and toddlers

navy blue illustration of a group of individuals

Teaching kids about race and racism - Resources for parents

Free (and fun!) resources for families at home during COVID-19

dream pee - how to potty train overnight

How to nighttime potty train: 10 tips to succeed