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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 mother talking to a child.

Development • Updated 01/31/23

How to potty train your child in 3 days

A mother talking to a child.

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

A baby signing.

Development • Updated 02/01/23

A guide to baby sign language

A baby signing.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A caregiver potty training a child.

Development • Updated 01/20/23

How to gradually potty train your child

A caregiver potty training a child.

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

A baby with a pacifier.

Development • Updated 02/24/23

How to wean your child from the pacifier

A baby with a pacifier.

by Gemma Coe, BSc (hons) Nursing, PGCE, MPH

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Four children having fun.

Development • Updated 02/24/23

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

Four children having fun.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Parents talking to their child.

Development • Updated 12/08/22

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

Parents talking to their child.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

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

Development • Updated 12/05/22

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

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

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A person writing in their journal.

Development • Updated 11/18/22

What is positive parenting self-reflection?

A person writing in their journal.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Two young boys playing on their tablets.

Development • Updated 11/10/22

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

Two young boys playing on their tablets.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A mother talking to her younger child.

Development • Updated 11/03/22

Logical consequences: What is, examples, difference from punishments

A mother talking to her younger child.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A child holding a timer.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

When and how do you use timers with kids?

A child holding a timer.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A young toddler smiling.

Development • Updated 10/24/22

Play activities: What is developmentally and age-appropriate?

A young toddler smiling.

by Molly Mahler, MSOT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Occupational Therapist

Two parents are laughing with their two children.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

Authoritative vs authoritarian parenting styles

Two parents are laughing with their two children.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A baby sitting up.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

Babies and sitting: When do babies sit up

A baby sitting up.

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

A baby crawling on a turquoise rug.

Development • Updated 02/24/23

When do babies start crawling: 6 tips to encourage crawling

A baby crawling on a turquoise rug.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

A mother is playing with her newborn baby making the baby smile.

Development • Updated 11/01/22

Best newborn play and wake activities

A mother is playing with her newborn baby making the baby smile.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

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

Development • Updated 02/23/23

7 positive parenting tips to use in 2022

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

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A baby trying to get into cabinets.

Development • Updated 10/10/22

How to childproof your home

A baby trying to get into cabinets.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby girl is using a pacifier.

Development • Updated 02/17/23

When to introduce a pacifier: tips and tricks

A baby girl is using a pacifier.

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

A photo of a child meditating.

Development • Updated 11/02/22

Mindfulness for kids: 4 Breathwork techniques to try

A photo of a child meditating.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

Toddler sitting on potty with legs crossed

Development • Updated 10/10/22

Potty training: Your complete guide to getting started

Toddler sitting on potty with legs crossed

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

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

Development • Updated 10/10/22

Potty training methods: Which is best for your child?

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

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

Toddler reading book while sitting on potty

Development • Updated 10/10/22

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

Toddler reading book while sitting on potty

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

Toddler on potty with pants around ankles

Development • Updated 02/23/23

10 signs your toddler is ready to start potty training

Toddler on potty with pants around ankles

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

Toddler girl with dad, both smiling

Development • Updated 10/10/22

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

Toddler girl with dad, both smiling

by M.E. Picher, MA, MED, PHD

Developmental Psychologist and Registered Psychotherapist

temper tantrums how to deal

Development • Updated 02/23/23

7 ways to deal with toddler temper tantrums

temper tantrums how to deal

by M.E. Picher, MA, MED, PHD

Developmental Psychologist and Registered Psychotherapist

Baby separation anxiety: Baby crying while mother carries her

Development • Updated 02/03/23

Separation anxiety in babies and toddlers

Baby separation anxiety: Baby crying while mother carries her

by M.E. Picher, MA, MED, PHD

Developmental Psychologist and Registered Psychotherapist

navy blue illustration of a group of individuals

Development • Updated 02/24/23

Teaching kids about race and racism - Resources for parents

navy blue illustration of a group of individuals

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

two kids playing on table with play doh

Development • Updated 02/24/23

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

two kids playing on table with play doh

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

toddler on toilet

Development • Updated 02/24/23

How to nighttime potty train: 4 tips to succeed

toddler on toilet

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant