Reality check: Potty training toddlers isn’t easy. It seems like there’s always some so-called expert out there who says it’s easy and that you should be able to go from diapers to 100-percent potty trained in 24 hours. Here in the real world, we know that the vast majority of parents face setbacks during potty

As the parent of a young child, you may be wondering what to look for when it comes to preschool readiness. Deciding exactly when to begin preschool can be a long and difficult process. You need to take many factors into consideration before taking the step of having your little one take that big step

Having quality time with your child is a good reminder of why you decided to have children in the first place. These are the moments when you bond with your child—and they really can’t be replaced by anything else. It’s when you allow the child’s interests to take the lead, and you support what they

As with so many things in parenting, it’s difficult to tell how your child will react the first time you drop them off at day care. Some kids may be perfectly fine and will jump right in to this new environment. Others may experience separation anxiety to varying levels. This ranges from brief feelings of