Reading

Check out some of our favorite books for toddlers.

Check out some of our favorite books for preschoolers.

Raise a book lover with our quick tips and book recommendations for reading to toddlers.

Raise a book lover with our quick tips and book recommendations for reading to 1- to 2-year-olds.

Check out some of our favorite books for kindergartners and school-age kids.

Books aren't just for eating anymore. Reading is fun, and exposure to books helps kids do better in school. Here are some favorites to help you build your library.

Settling into a comfy chair with your child to read a story is one of the best things about being a parent. And if you haven't already made reading a daily habit, you need to start now, since books benefit kids in so many ways. "First of all, reading with your child is a wonderful bonding experience," says Parents advisor Linda Acredolo, PhD, coauthor of Baby Minds. Your kid gets to bask in your undivided attention, which makes storytime truly magical. Reading every single day also helps your child learn to talk, expand her vocabulary, build her imagination, and get prepped for school. Our expert tips will get your child hooked on books for life.

From meeting a new sibling to losing a lovey, learn more about the important emotional moments a toddler can experience along with the books that can help with healthy childhood development.

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

Many researchers say that it's more important to help kids feel competent than confident. Here are the most effective ways to help your child become happy, self-assured, and successful.

Toddlers exhibit many fears, and it can be tough to know how to reassure them of their safety. We talked to Dr. Ayelet Talmi, associate director of child development and infant health at The Children's Hospital in Denver, about the most common toddler fears and what you can do to help your child through his insecurities. Plus, she has tips on raising a child capable of managing fear.

Raise a book lover with our quick tips and book recommendations for reading to newborns.

There's plenty to get excited about this year (preschool!). Find out what lies in store as your child turns four.

If your kid is constantly ignoring you, we have ways to get her attention.

We cut to the chase and tell you what you really need to know to have a well-behaved kid.

Whether they're unrolling toilet paper or splattering food on the walls, little kids explore their world one disaster at a time. Learn how to control the chaos.

Vacationing with kids can be challenging enough. Don't let these 10 common mistakes steal your fun.

Parents Flash Cards are free iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. Teach your child colors and shapes!

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.

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.)

Sleep struggles are common among 2- and 3-year-olds, and when you take a look at the huge developmental changes they're going through, it's easy to see why. Use our guide to find out what's behind your kid's restless nights and to help get her on a saner sleep schedule.

Wondering if you're pregnant? Answer a few questions and find if you might be.

Discipline isn't punishment, and there's more than one way to correct your child's behavior--without yelling. Here's a tactic for every age.

Try these low-key activities to help your child get ready for next fall.