Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Jumping around? Entertainment Tonight Canada hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey explain their views on buying their families a backyard trampoline.

Rick Campanelli

Potty training: Find the best strategy for you

Potty training: Find the best strategy for you

We walk you through four toilet-training strategies with help from Marvin Gans, associate professor of paediatrics at the University of Toronto.

Karen Robock

Dear Mom, Camp sucks: Hilarious letters home

Dear Mom, Camp sucks: Hilarious letters home

Sleep-away camp can be a real bummer for some kids, and these letters from summer camp prove it! The common theme? Get me out of here!

Today's Parent

Flamingo-themed summer accessories

Flamingo-themed summer accessories

Nothing says summertime like a dash of pretty pink flamingos.

Today's Parent

How to make a tin can windsock

How to make a tin can windsock

This craft's a cinch and will look great blowing in the wind on Canada Day!

Emily Piccinin

Birthday parties

Kids' songs: The best playlists on Songza

Groove to our favourite free Songza playlists for kids songs, including our very own Today's Parent-curated Ultimate Family Party Songs list!

Today's Parent

Cupcake decorating ideas: Ladybugs (how-to video)

Birthday parties

Cupcake decorating ideas: Ladybugs (how-to video)

We’ve whipped up a month’s worth of cupcake decorating ideas for our 30th birthday, because we think every day calls for adorable desserts!

Today's Parent

Awesome retro toys

Awesome retro toys

The best retro toys! In honour of our 30th birthday, check out these classic toys that never go out of style.

Today's Parent

Parents, you have it so good right now

Parents, you have it so good right now

After reading Rob Lowe's Slate article on sending his son off to college, a middle years mom wants new parents to know how good they've got it.

Nadine Silverthorne

Buffet party menu No. 5: Pulled pork

Buffet party menu No. 5: Pulled pork

This buffet party idea makes pulled pork the centrepiece, but we promise that the sides, drinks and desserts are just as enticing (and easy to make).

Blake Eligh

Buffet party menu No. 3: Meatball magic

Buffet party menu No. 3: Meatball magic

Love meatballs? We've got you covered. These six internationally-inspired meatball menus will make your next buffet party a hit.

Blake Eligh

The best way to eat a cupcake (that you never thought of)

The best way to eat a cupcake (that you never thought of)

Today's Parent

Hop on Pop (and other books you might wanna ban)

Hop on Pop (and other books you might wanna ban)

In response to the recent Hop on Pop ban request — Ian makes his own hilarious list of toddler books to remove from the library.

Ian Mendes

Sponsored: I can go potty by myself!

Sponsored: I can go potty by myself!

Sponsored by P&G

Kids' apps we love 2014

Kids' apps we love 2014

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Amber Mac

All about comfort objects

All about comfort objects

Blankies and favourite stuffies help little ones learn to self-soothe. But can kids become too dependent?

Erin Pooley

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Flutter your way over to a magical fête, and enjoy treats amid the flowers.

Emily Piccinin

How to help kids solve their own problems

How to help kids solve their own problems

When to step in to help your kids solve a problem, and when to step back.

Kate Winn

Fear of dogs: How to support your child

Fear of dogs: How to support your child

Is your child have a fear of dogs? Here are tips to ease their anxiety.

Holly Bennett

12 free printable toys for kids

12 free printable toys for kids

Printables have gone way beyond colouring and activity sheets. Check out these cool paper toys...all free for the printing.

Kristy Woudstra