Behaviour and development

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

How Daycares Make Diapers Disappear

Toilet-training secrets from toddler-room teachers

Hitting and Biting with a Smile

How to handle this behaviour

Overly Affectionate

Kisses and hugs help toddlers express their feelings