Tantrums, talking, toilet training, and raising a curious, confident toddler aged 1–5 years.
CPSC says counterfeit squishy toys have failed safety standards on water beads, lead, and phthalates — and Consumer Reports found name-brand ones aren’t automatically safe either. Here’s how to check the toy bin tonight.
Stomachaches, clinginess, and bedtime resistance at the start of school are normal, say two pediatric psychologists this month — here’s how to tell that apart from anxiety that needs professional help.
CPSC recalled 41,100+ Taleco Gear baby jumpers and swings for fall and strangulation hazards, plus PIXLABBY magnetic fidget sliders after a child was hospitalized swallowing loose magnets. Here’s how to check your gear and what to do next.
The AAP replaced its screen time guidance in 2026 — but it didn’t tell parents that hours stop mattering. Here’s what the new “5 Cs” framework actually asks of you when your child is under 5, and which old numbers survived.
Pediatricians say mid-August is the window to reset kids’ sleep before school — but the advice all targets ages 6–18. Here’s the 14-day version for toddlers and preschoolers, including the nap step nobody explains, plus the AASM sleep-hour ranges for ages 1–5.
A new 2026 survey finds 57% of parents feel guilty about feeling relieved when school starts, and 40% put their own mental health on hold during back-to-school season. Here’s what the data shows and a 3-question self-check to use instead of pushing the feeling down.
A 3-block daily routine (outdoor play, hands-on craft, independent play) that helps toddlers thrive through a no-phone summer — and arrive ready for stricter fall school screen-time rules.
Sam Altman suggested an AI-generated daily podcast for the school car ride; Alex Hirsch’s four-word reply — “What if you just talked to your children” — went viral instead. Here’s what the backlash reveals about 2026’s screen-time and connection trends, plus a screen-free car-ride routine to use tonight.
The CPSC flagged finger-light toys and a magnetic building set for button battery and magnet ingestion hazards in toddler and preschool products this summer — here’s what’s affected, plus two more toy recalls (a Target popping toy and toddler sandals) to check this week.
Separation anxiety at preschool or daycare drop-off is normal, not a red flag. Here’s a day-by-day plan, starting 1-2 weeks early, to make the first day easier.
