Toddlers

A toddler's refusal to go to sleep is a very common sleep problem.

If a child is making progress, don't push him. When he is good and ready, he will have his bowel movements on the toilet.

Find out whether intervention is advised for a child who stutters.

Toddlers and preschoolers bite for any number of reasons, including getting attention, being overexcited, and showing signs of affection.

How can you tell whether your child's tiptoe walking is just a habit or indicates of a problem?

Once your child is interested in overcoming his bedwetting, two guiding principles apply: work with him and protect his self-esteem.

A parent wonders if she should be concerned that her two-year-old son is still not talking.

Letting your child rest or even sleep for a short period of time, maybe only 30-45 minutes, may be just enough so that she does not act overtired.

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.

Purchased games and toys have little relevance to healthy child development. Play, however, figures prominently in healthy child development.