Behaviour and development

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

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

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?

Listening Skills

Teaching kids to listen

Learning to Cook

How to teach junior chefs skills in the kitchen

Sleep Thieves

Is your child being robbed of precious slumber? Here's help for older kids' common nighttime woes

Hair Trouble

Dealing with grooming struggles

Taking Responsibility

How household chores can help build confidence

Wanting to be a Big Kid

It's common for kids to mimic their older role models

The Chatty Child

Straight talk on life with a very verbal kid

Pesky Younger Sibling

It's important to find activties that siblings enjoy together

"Girls are Yucky"

Why kids prefer hanging out with their own gender

What's Your Child's Sleep Personality?

Experts share customized advice to help kids fall asleep faster, slumber longer and snooze more soundly

When Your Child is a Bully

How to handle accusations — and the behaviour

Awareness of Mortality

Looking at old photos can help kids talk about death and grief

Too Big for a Blankie?

Comfort objects are a healthy part of childhood

Life in the Late Lane

Why some kids are behind schedule - and how you can help them catch up

But You Promised!

Disappointment often leads to pouting and tantrums