Kids

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

Fairy birthday party printables: Pixie Pursuit rules and invitation templates

Fairy birthday party printables: Pixie Pursuit rules and invitation templates

This Magic Wand Invitation printable makes for a sweet take-home souvenir from a fairy birthday party.

Emily Piccinin

How to make marbleized Easter eggs with shaving cream

How to make marbleized Easter eggs with shaving cream

Are you ready to roll? Marble Easter eggs are so fun to make—and look super cool.

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Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Give your Easter celebrations a fun spin this year with our Alice in Wonderland-themed picnic. Our party ideas cover DIY decor, crafts and recipes.

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Sponsored: The Whole Tooth

Sponsored: The Whole Tooth

Find out all about oral health routines for your kid.

Sponsored by P&G

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend is all the rage right now! Dream of sunshine with these awesome new cowboy- and cowgirl-inspired finds for your family.

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Snacks: 10 healthy store-bought options

Snacks: 10 healthy store-bought options

Packaged foods are getting healthier, but you have to know what to look for. Here are healthy snack food ideas from the grocery aisle.

Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP

Kids' books we love 2014

Kids' books we love 2014

Each month we discover our favourite newly published kids' books. Check back regularly to see what we're adding to our library.

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Best map decor and gifts for kids

Best map decor and gifts for kids

Map decor is the newest style trend taking over the world (get it?). Check out some of the best kid-friendly globe-inspired gifts and pieces for your home.

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Birthday party ideas: Tie-and-moustache party theme

Birthday party ideas: Tie-and-moustache party theme

Check out Bluebird Kisses blogger Ana-Maria Klizs' tie-and-moustache birthday party ideas—from cookie moustaches to a fun printable, it's all here.

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Milestone checklist for toddlers

Milestone checklist for toddlers

Worried your child is lagging behind? Consult our milestones checklist for toddlers, courtesy of the paediatric-approved Nipissing District Development Screen.

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6 parenting rules (not) to live by

6 parenting rules (not) to live by

Don't let them drink juice, watch TV or play video games... The list is endless. Here are some parenting rules Shalini Roy refuses to live by.

Shalini Roy

Join our Toddler Rules Twitter party with Jo Frost

Join our Toddler Rules Twitter party with Jo Frost

Don't miss our Toddler Rules Twitter party with Jo Frost of Supernanny fame on Tuesday, March 4th from 8:30-9:30 EST!

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Rainbow stripes

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Rainbow stripes

Looking for easy yet stunning birthday cake ideas? This striped cake can be made to order in your kid's favourite colours—right in your own kitchen.

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New car seat guidelines: The 65-pound rule

New car seat guidelines: The 65-pound rule

With a new regulation in place for child seats, here’s everything you need to know to keep your little one safe and secure.

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How safe are apps?

How safe are apps?

App safety: Apps are fun and convenient, but with so much information being passed around in the palm of your hand, how safe are they, really?

Jennifer Kwan

Kids' books we love

Kids' books we love

Every month we discover our favourite newly published kids' books. Check back regularly to see what we're adding to our library.

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8 great Valentine's Day gifts for kids

8 great Valentine's Day gifts for kids

Check out these latest swoon-worthy goods for your mini cupids.

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Introducing our free Milestones app

Introducing our free Milestones app

Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod, our new free app lets you track your child's milestones and establish healthy habits with fun tools that your growing family will love.

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Is your child getting enough sleep?

Is your child getting enough sleep?

Is your child getting enough sleep? Here's why getting enough sleep—and the right kind of it—is key to your child’s health and well-being (and yours, too).

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

Bathroom Buddies Social Chat: Highlights

Bathroom Buddies Social Chat: Highlights

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