Toddler and Preschooler Articles by Ann Douglas
The twos are terrible -- or are they terrific? And what about the threes? The fours?
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Toddlers Prefer the Sweet Smell of Familiar: A toddler's nose knows whether a much-loved blanket has suffered the indignity of being tossed in the washer and the dryer between nap time and bedtime. It loses that familiar blankie smell and takes on that yucky scent of clean.
Losing It: Problem: Your child screams in order to get your attention or to blackmail you into giving in to her demands.
Temper Tantrums: The best way to manage temper tantrums is to prevent them from happening in the first place.
Healthy Defiance in Toddlers: When parents first ask young children to follow requests, it's natural for them to resist.
Your Top Ten Toddler Mysteries Solved: Why toddlers do the things they do.
Mom's Stress Guide: Toddlers and Preschoolers: "Just when you think you've got everything figured out, your child walks into a new stage -- literally."
Beyond Macaroni and Cheese: Solving Mealtime Dilemmas: Your toddler is a huge fan of macaroni and cheese – and practically nothing else. Here are some parent-proven solutions to your top mealtime challenges.
Dinner Dilemmas: Things seem to fall apart at our house most nights when I'm trying to make dinner.
Potty Training a Toddler: Is it the right time to start toilet training your toddler?
Potty Training: Toilet training will be easier on you and your child if you wait until your child is both physically and emotionally ready to start toilet training.
Toddler Likes to Nap in My Arms: My 12 month old won't take a nap unless I let her take a nap in my arms.
The Top 12 Sleep Solutions for Parents of Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A no-worry approach for each age and stage.
Switching Toddler from Crib to Bed: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed.
The Art of Friendship: We spend a lot of time teaching our children practical skills, like how to tie their shoes and how to ride a bike. Sometimes, however, we neglect to help them to master an even more important skill: the art of being a friend.
Can Your Toddler Benefit From an Early-Reading Program?: You've seen the advertisements. What's the truth about these early-reading programs for babies and toddlers?
My Four Year Old is Afraid of Getting His Hair Cut: How to help your four-year-old to cope with his fear of getting his hair cut.
Holiday Discipline Traps: 'Tis the season when cookies get their very own food group, wish lists take on a life of their own, and regular routines can end up missing in action.
Holiday Stressbusters for Parents and Parents-to-Be: 'Tis the season to be merry-or stressed out, depending on how you pace yourself during the upcoming weeks.
Schedules, Toddlers, and Holiday Travel: Are you going to be spending a lot of time traveling to visit your relatives during the holidays? Tots don't readily tolerate schedule interruptions, no matter how much fun they're having.
Seven Simple Holiday Sleep Solutions: Holiday visitors and parties can throw little ones of their sleep routine. Here are Ann Douglas's tips for getting them back on track
Ann Douglas is the author of The Mother of All Toddler Books and numerous other books about pregnancy and parenting.