The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under 2 have no screen time at all and for children between 2 and 3 years of age to have between 30 to 60 minutes at the maximum.
Author: Marsha Greenberg
My toddler holds his breath- why & how do I get him to stop?
Many toddlers will hold their breath when they are having a tantrum. When children hold their breath, it is a scary thing for parents to deal with.
When and how do we transition to a big girl/boy bed?
There is no exact time for a toddler to transition to a big bed. Most importantly you need to be prepared for some extra time helping them learn to stay in bed-and learn to stay in their room.
How much should my toddler be eating?
Toddlers generally eat less at a meal and snack more because they are so busy focusing on moving and self help skills- “do it myself” – including choosing how much they will eat.
My toddler bites- help!
Toddlers bite. In fact lots of toddlers bite. So it is really important to remember that you are not alone.
What is a toddler sleep cycle?
Toddlers, like all of us, cycle in and out of sleep phases through the night. When toddlers are in a light sleep pattern they are prone to awaken and learning how to fall back to sleep takes time.
Discussing a Pet’s Death with Your Child
It is so so sad to loose a family pet and helping your toddler understand is developmentally difficult. He won’t be able to understand the permanency of death.
Snacks for On-the-Go Eating
One of the ways we can think about toddler snacks is to see it as a small meal so you do not have to worry about a snack ruining a meal time. With many toddlers a snack is a meal so try and make the most of it.