Activities

It's freezing outside and your baby has already completed his usual circuit of activity mat, bouncy seat, and Exersaucer. With hours to go before his next nap, you need tactics to keep your wee one cooing when Old Man Winter traps you indoors. Try these fun indoor activities to pass a gray day. The time will fly!

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Tired of nagging your child to do the right thing? Skip the lecture! Instead, add these super-fun ways to teach honesty, responsibility, compassion, patience, and more to your parenthood playbook. (We promise she won't even notice the lesson.)

These board games may be old school, but they're still a super-fun way to teach kids about following rules, fairness, and more.

Creative ways to play right in your own backyard.

Whether you're at the doctor's office, the airport, or the post office, waiting is never pleasant. But when you're accompanied by your small child, it can be positively harrowing. As long as you're not afraid to be a little goofy, these simple games can help you head off disaster and have some fun too.

Find out what skills you can expect your child to master at 2, 3, and 4 years old.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

Before your child starts preschool or kindergarten, be sure he's schooled in these basics.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.

These outdoor toys are designed to get kids moving -- really moving.

It's not too soon to start setting limits and encouraging good behavior from your kid. We'll show you how.

Playtime with your infant is more than just fun and games -- it also teaches your baby valuable life lessons.