Kids

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

Food Allergies: Are schools doing enough?

Food Allergies: Are schools doing enough?

As food allergies become more common in our kids, are schools doing enough-or too much-to monitor the lunchroom?

Lisa Kadane

Oh dear, what is my son wearing now?

Oh dear, what is my son wearing now?

Susan Goldberg tries to reach a mutual agreement with her son about his wardrobe choices.

Susan Goldberg

How the heck do parents co-sleep?

How the heck do parents co-sleep?

Wondering if co-sleep is for you? After sharing her bed with her daughter, this parent is in desperate need of more coffee.

Kristy Woudstra

Extreme temper tantrums may signal mood disorder

Extreme temper tantrums may signal mood disorder

Extreme tantrums are a symptom of a new mood disorder. Here’s how to tell normal behaviour apart from more serious signs of mental illness.

Denise Balkissoon

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

After a minor mishap, Katie Dupuis' daughter Sophie made her first trip to the ER.

Katie Dupuis

Funniest potty-training stories ever

Funniest potty-training stories ever

Potty training is always an adventure! Here, our readers share their funniest stories.

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July 2013 birthday wishes

July 2013 birthday wishes

We’ll help you celebrate your child’s special day. Email your personal message to letters@todaysparent.com. We’ll print as many as we can and the rest will be posted here on Todaysparent.com.

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Best beach toys for kids

Best beach toys for kids

Party by the surf with these adorable summer toys.

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The debate: Should you let your daughter wear a bikini?

The debate: Should you let your daughter wear a bikini?

Two parents face off on the topic of kids and bikinis.

Erin Petersen

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

What to do when your self-conscious, embarrassed kid starts shunning public displays of all that icky love stuff.

Kristy Woudstra

Kids' room decor: 7 cute night lights

Kids' room decor: 7 cute night lights

Set the mood for sweet slumber with these whimsical finds.

Sadiya Dendar

My chatty toddler

My chatty toddler

Sophie talks more and more every day, but Katie says her toddler comes by it honestly.

Katie Dupuis

How to help your kids get ready for camp

How to help your kids get ready for camp

First summer away? Here's how to get your kids ready for sleepover champ.

Randi Chapnik Myers

Do your kids look like you?

Do your kids look like you?

Mother admits she's jealous that her kid looks like his dad

Rebecca Eckler

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Considering Canada's great outdoors, choosing the best places to camp wasn't easy. See what you think of our favourite camping spots.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

The Debate: Should You Use a Leash To Control Your Toddler?

The Debate: Should You Use a Leash To Control Your Toddler?

Should you use a toddler leash to keep your child safe? Two moms face-off on the subject.

Nadine Silverthorne

15 great things about being a parent

15 great things about being a parent

Parenting (well) is the toughest job in the world. These heart-melting moments make it all worthwhile.

Cassandre Cadieux

How to kidnap-proof your kids

How to kidnap-proof your kids

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Children and cellphones: Rules that work

Children and cellphones: Rules that work

Emma Waverman

Kids health: Tear-free treatments

Kids health: Tear-free treatments

Coughs, colds, cuts and bumps are part of being a kid, so we asked parents what their secrets are for tear-free treatments.

Today's Parent staff