Toddlers

Learn how to use time-outs as an effective discipline technique.

Read about one child's speech difficulties and what action our expert recommends.

A problem with speech is probably not related to a central nervous system infection during the first month of life.

Socialization is probably the single greatest developmental benefit to be gained from a good preschool experience.

You may feel that your child is too old to still be wetting the bed. In fact, about 20 percent of five-year-olds and 10 percent of six-year-olds wet the bed at least monthly.

When a nine-year-old has a desperate need to remain physically with a parent at all times, professional attention is called for.

Reassurance from an expert that bed wetting in a three-year-old is not a sign of a developmental problem.

Transitioning from the family bed to sleeping in your own bed in another room can be and usually is a major adjustment for a youngster.

Parents need to understand that there is a wide range in children's speech development.

Find out whether thumb sucking is harmful to a child's teeth.

Patience is called for in potty training, because "Mother Nature" does need to be included in this decision process.

Read what you should do when your three-year-old's preschool teachers label him "overactive."

Children who are rapid learners or are more intelligent don't necessarily potty train earlier.

Learn how to tell when your child is ready to potty train.

Get some basic advice on dealing with the "terrible twos."

Read tips from our expert on how to handle temper tantrums in an eight-month-old.

An expert reassures a mother that it is normal for three-year-olds to lie.

Read about several approaches you can take to help your child learn to control his frustrations and anger and develop self-control.