Behaviour and development

Early Learning

Reading together is one of the best ways to promote learning

Is My Toddler Ready?

Expert answers to your most common developmental questions

Is My Toddler Ready...Development

Expert answers to your most common developmental questions

Toilet Training Basics

It takes time for kids to get used to the bathroom

Teens Talk

What do young teens really think — about their parents, their friends, their future? We invited eight kids, ages 11 to 15, to sit down over pizza and tell us about their lives. Here's that conversation

Walking Funny

A unique gait is typical of toddlers

The Importance of Touch

From hugs to high-fives, kids of all ages need to physically feel our love

Naps on the Go

If your child tends to sleep in the car, try timing naps with road trips

Biting

Teaching kids to keep their teeth to themselves

Getting Crafty with Your Toddler

How art allows kids to explore colours and shapes and use their imagination

Reckless Toddlers

Toddlers' urge to explore can raise some glaring safety concerns

Learning to Play Alone

Imitating adults is a favourite toddler activity

Toddler Nap Tactics

Surviving the transition from two naps to one

Toddlers and Dogs

Why children need to be taught how to treat dogs with respect

Practical Potty Training

A sensible guide to helping toddlers graduate from diapers

All About Toddlers

An insider's guide to two turbulent, tender and terrific years

Kids and Masturbation

It's normal for kids to touch themselves — but parents don't always know how to respond

First Haircut

Ease the first-haircut jitters with distraction and patience

Too Attached?

Some kids need more physical contact than others

Potty Training Q&A

Experts from across the country answer some commonly asked toilet-training questions

Daycare Options

There are creative ways to find a spot in a centre

Diaper Distraction

Make diaper changes fun to prevent struggles

Eating Out

Tips for dining out with toddlers

Just Getting Out the Door

Getting a toddler ready for an outing can be an exercise in frustration

Alternatives to No

Setting consistent rules may reduce the need to say no

Toddler Discipline

The best strategies for guiding little kids

Scared of the Dark

A dependable routine eases a child's fear of lights out

Un-terrible Twos

Two-year-olds are more charming than terrible

Missing Mommy and Daddy

How to stay connected to your toddler when you're travelling

Sensitive to Sound

Why some kids have strong reactions to loud sounds