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

Children painting leaves.
Development • Updated 09/25/23

Art activities for kids: Using creativity to express emotions

 Children painting leaves.

by Liz Harden, MPH

Pediatric sleep consultant

Two children outside looking at a creek.
Development • Updated 09/18/23

The joy of nature: Outdoor activities for children

 Two children outside looking at a creek.

by Molly Mahler, MSOT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Occupational Therapist

A 10 month old baby playing.
Development • Updated 09/14/23

Navigating the exciting world of 10 month old development: Milestones and 10 tips

 A 10 month old baby playing.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

A mother showing a toddler clock to her child.
Development • Updated 09/07/23

A comprehensive guide on how to use toddler clocks

 A mother showing a toddler clock to her child.

by Liz Harden, MPH

Pediatric sleep consultant

A mother role modeling meditation to her children.
Development • Updated 07/28/23

Sleep meditation for kids: Promoting peaceful nights and restful sleep

 A mother role modeling meditation to her children.

by Liz Harden, MPH

Pediatric sleep consultant

Children participating in class yoga.
Development • Updated 07/31/23

Yoga poses to calm kids down

 Children participating in class yoga.

by Liz Harden, MPH

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby starting to walk with his mother in the background.
Development • Updated 07/26/23

When your baby starts walking: 6 tips to encourage walking

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

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

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A group of four children playing outside.
Development • Updated 05/16/23

Why kids tattle and what you can do about it

 A group of four children playing outside.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A mother talking to a child.
Development • Updated 08/23/23

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 08/21/23

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

 A baby signing.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A caregiver potty training a child.
Development • Updated 08/23/23

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 07/26/23

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 08/24/23

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 08/24/23

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 08/24/23

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 08/24/23

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 08/24/23

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 08/24/23

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 07/31/23

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 08/23/23

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 08/24/23

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 08/23/23

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 08/23/23

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 08/29/23

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 08/24/23

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 07/26/23

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 08/23/23

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 04/24/23

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 07/26/23

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

 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 08/23/23

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 07/26/23

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 08/23/23

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 07/26/23

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 07/26/23

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 07/31/23

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 07/31/23

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 07/26/23

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 08/23/23

How to nighttime potty train: 4 tips to succeed

 toddler on toilet

by Allison Jandu

Owner & Founder, Potty Training Consultant

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