Everyday life with a little one
Plain guides to the everyday: tantrums and big feelings, screen time, potty training, choosing childcare and checking for recalls. Each one names its source, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, and says when to talk with your pediatrician.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Guides
- Tantrums and big feelingsTantrums are a normal part of development and happen most between ages 1 and 3, says the AAP. What helps during and before one, when to call your pediatrician, and a calm-down card to print.
- Screen time for babies and toddlersThe AAP's June 2026 update moves beyond simple screen-time limits to quality, context and conversation, and still says infants under 18 months learn best from real-world interactions.
- Potty trainingThe AAP says potty training usually begins between 2 and 3. The readiness signs it lists, tips on praise, and a printable sticker chart.
- Choosing daycare and childcareA calm guide to choosing child care: the questions to take on every visit, a printable checklist, and where national guidance lives.
- Product recalls and safety alertsHow to check whether a baby product or food has been recalled: the CPSC's and FDA's own recall pages, with email alerts. We keep no list of our own.
Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org: Temper Tantrums (updated 21 Apr 2021) (checked October 29, 2026)
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org: Helping Kids Thrive in a Digital World, AAP policy explained (updated 3 Jun 2026) (checked October 29, 2026)
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org: The Right Age to Potty Train (updated 24 May 2022) (checked October 29, 2026)