Toddlers

The change hurts my heart

"Sometimes hurt comes when you feel so much love and gratitude for what is that you want to stay in one present second forever, but you know you can’t."

Rewriting history: How the worst day of my life became one of my best

When they told us you had Down syndrome, it was a big shock. Our bond was instantaneous, but I was terrified.

I'm the dad with the butterfly tattoo

My son Jackson was born with Down syndrome. He's an unbelievable blessing, but when he was first diagnosed, I was terrified.

Happy birthday, Very Hungry Caterpillar! The 20 books you need in every nursery

Get baby off to a bright start with these classic read-alouds.

21 things I wish I knew about having a child with Down syndrome

On World Down Syndrome Day, veteran parents describe what it's actually like to raise a child with three copies of chromosome 21.

The best gifts for 2-year-olds, according to child development experts

These toys help them grow new skills, so they're great gifts for parents, too.

Toddler and mom have emotional reaction when he meets baby number two

Feeling guilty about welcoming a second child? That's totally normal.

The best gifts for 1-year-olds, according to child development experts

These great gifts for 1-year-olds could make your toddler smarter.

Funny because it’s true: The best of Cat and Nat’s #MomTruth videos

When Cat and Nat share their hilarious "Mom Truths" videos on the TODAY Parenting Team, mothers everywhere snort coffee out of their noses.

Here's your chance to buy some of Serena Williams' baby's clothes, for charity

Now's your toddler's chance to walk a mile in Olympia's Gucci sneakers.

How to pick the best sippy cup for your kid, according to a pediatrician

Finding a sippy cup for toddlers or babies that doesn't spill can be a hassle!

Sometimes stay-at-home motherhood feels like death by 1,000 paper cuts

"I'm in a hard season of motherhood."

26 great books for kids for Women's History Month

These bold stories inspire girls of all ages to be all they can be.

'My heart grew, again': 7 things I've learned about welcoming baby number 2

"We’re still finding our new normal and I know not every day will be easy. But it’s so worth it."

Some children are just born feral

"They play too close to the water, run through the hallways with forks and somehow climb the fireplace mantle."

Marie Kondo's daughters are better at folding than we are

This video definitely sparks joy!

This toilet light is the trick every boy mom needs to keep floors pee-free

Ready, aim, fire!

Mom's rant about gendered clothes at Gap gets response — and action

The brand responded to an Instagram post from a New York news anchor.

This pop-up princess castle has over 3,800 reviews

It glows in the dark too!

Why parents everywhere try to avoid grocery shopping with their kids

For moms and dads, a trip to the grocery store without the kids is like a vacation. Meredith Masony of That's Inappropriate shows why.

‘So much love’: Haley Joy celebrates 2nd birthday with the cutest party

Can you tell us how to get ... to Haley Street? It looks like fun there!

Target recalls kids' unicorn boots due to choking hazard

The retail giant is recalling more than 33,000 pairs of kids' boots.

New Father Chronicles: The meaning of love, according to a toddler

Many people spend their whole lives trying to understand the meaning of love. The TODAY Parenting Team’s La Guardia Cross asked his 15-month-old to explain...

Dance like your preschooler

"I want to be able to dance like my preschooler. To have zero inhibitions, zero cares in the world. To jump around and laugh like my life depends on it."

One day I'll miss it, but right now I welcome it

"I am excited for the phase where my toddlers move onto kid-hood and claim their independence."

‘I’m on the phone!’: How kids sabotage moms’ attempts to talk

Moms know how hard it can be to have a phone conversation with their kids around.Meredith Masony of That’s Inappropriate demonstrates.

Got an active toddler? You'll want to stock up on this winter gear

Dressing my 2-year-old Sebastian can be a challenge, especially during the frigid Northeast winters. Here are eight essential pieces that we both love.

Mom survey says: Three is the most stressful number of kids

"There’s just not enough space in your head for perfectionism when you get to four or more kids."

Haley Joy is the face of all Saints fans after team comes up short of Super Bowl

Haley's not too happy about the Saints' controversial loss to the Rams.

The 1 thing you need to organize your cleaning supplies— and keep kids safe

Don't be tempted to shove them all under the kitchen sink.

Mom hopes rare biracial twins encourage people to 'love everyone equal'

"You can't look at one and not love them both."

Gymboree, the beloved children's brand, is expected to shut its doors for good

It's like Toys "R" Us all over again ...

How to transition your toddler from a crib to a bed (and not lose your mind)

A best-selling parenting author gives tips on making the change.

People are torn over video of a toddler using a kitchen knife

Should toddlers be allowed to use knives? Parents are weighing in

This phrase changed the way I parent

"I get to have the privilege of guiding these tiny-bodied and big-souled people through this crazy world."

Haley Joy is wearing Jenna's daughter's hand-me-downs and it's adorable

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager think it's so cute.

I'm going back to work, but not for the income

"No one talks about how debilitating it can be to be a stay at home mom."

What I hope my son remembers when he looks back

"With every stuffed animal I get out from under a bed, with every milk cup I clean and with every single super hero I memorize... a clock ticks."

I'm not the best mom

"But my gosh, I love them more life itself. I would walk through fire, swim the oceans, breathe my last breath for them."

Here's why I want my daughter to continue to roll her eyes

"She is two, and she can roll her eyes in a complete circle like a hamster wheel."

After his baby nearly lost a toe, dad warns others about common hazard

Every new parent has been there: your baby is crying and despite trying everything to comfort your infant, you can't figure out what's wrong.

To my son: It's OK to be a Mama's boy

"Everyone refers to you as a mama's boy, as if it's a negative thing. They laugh and joke and make comments here and there about how soft I am making you."...

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