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Ways to Make Mealtimes Fun

Alyssa Asaro -
Make mealtime less of a hassle with these fun ideas.
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Toddlers

The Physical Toll of Carrying Toddlers

Sandra Gordon -
All that lifting and carrying can wreak havoc on your body.
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Toddlers

Toddler Body Rocking: What It Looks Like and How to Address It

Kari Zaffarano -
Notice your toddler body rocking? He or she isn't alone! Here's why 'body rocking' is typical in toddlers and what parents can do to address it.
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Advice

Toddler Getting Out of Bed Repeatedly? Here’s How to Stop It

Kari Zaffarano -
If you're a parent with the issue of a toddler getting out of bed repeatedly, you know the pain (and exhaustion). Learn what's going on and what to do.
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Advice

Why Young Kids Hop, Skip, Jump and Bounce Around

Amanda Rahn -
Little ones spin, run, jump and bounce. Wonder why young kids hop around so much? Here's a look at the reasons — and what to do when it's too much.
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Toddlers

Why Toddlers Strip Out of Their Clothes

Rebecca Berger -
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.
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Toddlers

Toddler Not Sleeping? Tips to Get Them to Sleep Through the Night

Jessica Schrader -
A local pediatrician explains the sleep habits parents should expect during the toddler stage and how to deal with your toddler not sleeping well.
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Toddlers

Threenager Survival Guide: Growing With a Strong-Willed 3-Year-Old

Emily Genoff -
The 'terrible twos' might be over but buckle up because the turbulent threenage years are here.
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Toddlers

Tips on Organizing All Your Toddler’s Stuff

Metro Parent Editorial -
Local mom and organizer offers her tips on organizing all your toddler's stuff and keeping it that way.
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Indoors

Toddler Toys That Teach Important Lessons

Metro Parent Editorial -
From climate change to diversity and helping others, it's never too late to teach kids these lessons and these toddler toys can help you teach them.
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Toddlers

Why Toddlers Hit and What to Do When Your Child Won’t Stop

Stacey Winconek -
Any parent whose been slapped by his or her tot has wondered why toddlers hit in the first place. Read on for insight from an Oakland County expert.
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Toddlers

Tips for Toilet Training a Girl

Kari Zaffarano -
Do you think your daughter is ready? Here are some tips for toilet training a girl that might help make the transition a bit easier.
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Tutors + Classes

Self-defense Classes for Kids in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kari Zaffarano -
Looking for a place your child can go to learn some skills? Check out one of these spots in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor that offer self-defense classes for kids.
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Guides

October Festivals in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Grab your sweatshirts, round up the kids and head to these fab October festivals.
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Special Needs

Celebrating an Autism Diagnosis

Pauline Campos -
One local mom shares why she has celebrated her daughter's autism diagnosis and how it has impacted the way she parents.
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Fall Family Fun in Traverse City

Stacey Winconek -
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