Toddlers

Learn how your child develops language skills from birth through age six.

A child who is jabbering away unintelligibly may be unable to produce speech sounds.

An increased interest in bathroom behavior and talk is normal for children at certain stages of development, but don't let it get out of hand.

The best thing to do for young children who want to "read" is to read, read, read to them. You can also play word games.

Night terrors may seem like nightmares, but the child is actually in a stage of sleep where she does not dream at all.

It is not unusual to have to re-teach potty skills to a child, but be aware of signs of a possible medical problem.

Many kids have murmurs heard by the doctor, but not all types are necessarily a problem.

Find tips on how to strengthen your child's fine-motor skills.

Bed-wetting medication is only a temporary solution. Find out what else you can do to resolve bedwetting.

Constipation is common in toddlers and preschoolers during toilet training.

Learning to use the toilet is like learning to walk -- everyone will do it at some point, but when that is varies from child to child. Do not expect perfection -- three steps forward, one step back, is the norm.

Night terrors tend to subside as your child gets older, without any medication. It's uncommon for night terrors to reoccur frequently or for long periods of time. Your son's pediatrician may suggest management options, if needed.

Potty training is a lot of work for both the child and their parents. Just when you think you're on the right track, your child regresses. But relax, you're not the first parent to go through this. And it's very fixable.

A father seeks advice on how to put an end to his children sleeping with their mother.

Most children who begin stuttering before five years of age will outgrow it.

Punishing a four-year-old for making loud train and fire-truck noises is an inappropriate response.

You can expect a normal toddler to increasingly test her autonomy and independence.

When we allow kids to settle situations like these on their own, we give them lessons at many developmental levels.