Behaviour and development

Grumpy Mornings

Even funny slippers can't pull some kids out of the morning doldrums

Drama Trauma

Helping kids cope with stage fright

Making Allowances

Done right, allowances teach money management skills

Developing Internal Motivation

How to help your child develop internal motivation

Big Kids Do Cry

How to help a weepy school-ager

Precocious Friends

Some children are in a hurry to grow up

"I Can't Sleep"

Anxiety can keep kids awake

A Fluid Situation: Bed Wetting

Bedwetting can stress out kids and their parents — but it doesn't have to. Here are some tips to help the whole family cope

When Kids Clash

What to do when your kids don't get along with your friend's kids

Best behaviour during the holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, pro party planner Trish Magwood shares her secrets for helping kids mind their manners and still have fun at your family’s next festive gathering

After-school Meltdowns

It's common for pent-up frustration to erupt after school

School-age Snapshot

It's often considered the golden age of childhood

The Guide to the Gappy Grin

Answers to your most pressing wobbly-tooth questions

When Winning is Everything

How to help a child who hates to lose

Complicated Family Relationships

Helping kids understand that families can look very different from their own

Bossy-boots

Take-charge kids like to set the rules

Learning About Rules and Fairness

How kids explore rules through play

Tattletales

Rein in tattling behaviour

When is it a Learning Disability?

Here's a rough guide to what constitutes an LD, and how to get kids the help they need

The Small Kid

Why being smaller than average can affect a child's self-esteem

Breaking Kids' Bad Habits

What's behind kids' most annoying habits and what you can do about them

The Nice Trap

Why an overly compliant kid can be too good for his own good

Short Attention Span

We've got tips for helping your school-ager get focused

The Positive Side of Video Games

How video games can teach problem solving and goal setting

"I Forgot!"

Your child's memory is Velcro when it comes to last night's hockey game, a sieve when it comes to homework. But he can learn to remember more

Wanting to be Perfect

It's great for kids to set high goals and try their best. But what do you do when your child's perfectionism becomes a problem?

Teaching Tact

Tactfulness can be a difficult concept for kids to grasp

Bathroom Breaks

Restrictive bathroom rules at school can be a problem for children with small or sensitive bladders

Listening Skills

Teaching kids to listen

Learning to Cook

How to teach junior chefs skills in the kitchen