Year over year, the number of children in the United States who are being classified as obese has steadily risen.  Doctors and parents alike are obviously troubled by this statistic because obesity is a gateway to more serious health issues.  Luckily, in most cases, obesity can be prevented.  Parents can easily help prevent future problems just by being educated and aware.

Potty training is hard stuff.  Rest assured, you’re not the first parent to encounter some obstacles, and you certainly won’t be the last! Below are some of the most common potty training issues parents encounter and how to deal with them.

Vacationing is an experience that will change once your bundle of joy enters your life.  Check out a few tips and tricks below for vacationing with a toddler.

For most of us, our first real breakup happens early in life.  When it’s time to say goodbye to our binky, things can get tricky. While pacifiers are completely appropriate for helping to soothe your baby in times of distress, pediatric dentists do suggest limiting pacifier time once your baby reaches the two-year mark.

While some toddler behaviors can be ignored, some behaviors lead to bigger problems, or are just classified under straight up rude.  Check out the list below. If you’re toddler exhibits any of these behaviors, they’re definitely worth addressing!

You may not realize it, but your toddler’s day-to-day life is jam packed with things that can completely stress them out. Take note of our list and consider some of the ways you can make your toddler’s life just a little less stressful.

It feels like yesterday that you were welcoming your little angel into the world. You remember the cries and cuddles. The diapers and bibs. Except it wasn’t yesterday. It was about three to four months ago and it is time to GO.BACK.TO.WORK.

At first, the idea of daycare can be daunting to your toddler. Then, some time goes by and maybe the idea of spending the day with friends and some nice teachers isn’t so bad. Finally, the toddler decides they love it so much they don’t want to leave. So how do you deal?

I think we can all agree that traveling, in general, is pretty stressful.  The hustle and bustle of the airport, finding your gate, making sure you have your ID handy when you need it – it all adds up.  Now, imagine all of that but add a toddler into the mix.  Recipe for disaster, anyone?

Hearing the word “no” a lot from your child?  Here are some effective ways to deal with it.

Your preschooler’s education doesn’t have to stop when they step foot out of school.  There are games made specifically for mobile phones and tablets that actually encourage the wheels to keep turning.