When will your toddler be ready to move to a big-kid bed? When Is Your Child Ready? Whether your toddler loves her crib or is eager to jump out of it at the first opportunity, at some point, she'll be ready to graduate to a big-kid bed. When is the best time to make the transition, and how can you do it smoothly and safely? Here are suggestions from the experts. Unlike some developmental milestones of early childhood, such as learning to use the potty or starting solids, the

Tantrums are normal. Why does your child melt down from time to time? Researchers think these emotional explosions are part of children’s normal efforts to establish a sense of individuality and autonomy — a sort of declaration of independence from mom and dad. They are also trying to make sense of their emotions and don’t know how to communicate what they are feeling. Sometimes a child will start to express her feelings in subtle ways, such as frowning, sighing or pulling aw

If you know your child is coming down with a bug, do you still send them to day care or do you keep them home? Don’t make snap decisions when it comes to your child’s health — be prepared and familiarize yourself with policies before problems arise. Know the Rules It’s inevitable that your child will come down with something this winter. A group child care environment like day care is a wonderful environment for kids to play and learn, but can also be a breeding ground for ge