Toddlers

Four local moms spill their favorite parenting hacks including Crayola Color Bath Dropz for toilet training, a spare towel secret and more.

Shelby Township mom of two Jennifer Fox shares some of highlights in her young parenting journey so far, from the zoo to a strong grandparent-grandkid bond.

Has your toddler suddenly stopped pooping on the potty? It's called stool toileting refusal and if you aren't familiar, here's an introduction and how to address it.

While no parent wants to chase a naked kid in a store, tots shuck off their clothes for many reasons. Here's why toddlers strip – and ways to curb the behavior.

One recent report found that a lot of parents would dish out big bucks to stop their kids from throwing a fit. Would you consider paying cold hard cash to avoid tantrums?

The 'terrible twos' might be over but buckle up because the turbulent threenage years are here. Here's why this age can be so tough – and advice to help you thrive.

Metro Parent’s Editor-in-chief discusses why she feels that the toddler years are magical and also how this developmental stage can also be tough on parents.

Parents can achieve toilet training success with any child. Discover how with five tips from Lauren Lobbestael, Clinical Director of Gateway Pediatric Therapy's Dearborn location.

Want to take an unforgettable family trip – with little ones in tow? Try these 10 best family vacation spots for families with toddlers around the U.S.

When should parents worry that it's not something their child will grow out of? See what a local expert says about having a pigeon-toed toddler or young kid.

Toddlers usually talk to themselves and their toys. Here's why toddlers think out loud and why it's totally healthy.

That's according to new findings on the marshmallow test, a long-standing study of young kids. What's changed, and how can parents teach kids self-control?