Kids

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

The Honest Toddler on Sleep

The Honest Toddler on Sleep

Everything you need to know about sleep, from a child's perspective. An excerpt from The Honest Toddler: A Child's Guide to Parenting.

Honest Toddler, written under the supervision of Bunmi Laditan

Flush with success: Your most-asked potty training questions answered

Flush with success: Your most-asked potty training questions answered

Questions about potty training are among the most common at Today's Parent. Fear not, help is at hand. We asked a panel of early childhood specialists from across the country for answers.

Fabian Gorodzinsky, Scott Cowley and Jane Scott

Febrile seizures: What you need to know

Febrile seizures: What you need to know

Febrile seizures are scary for parents, but can be common in kids this age.

Melissa Carter

Best summer fairs and festivals

Best summer fairs and festivals

Looking for family fun this summer? We've scoured the country to find the best summer fairs and festivals from coast to coast.

Janice Quirt

20 birthday gifts under $20

Birthday parties

20 birthday gifts under $20

Check out these fun birthday gifts for $20 or less — guaranteed to keep kids entertained for the next year.

Kaavya Sivakumaran

Your kids' wackiest outfits!

Your kids' wackiest outfits!

We asked readers to submit photos of their kids' wackiest outfits. Check out some of our favourites.

Today's Parent staff

Sponsored: When you can’t pack the potty

Sponsored: When you can’t pack the potty

Smart tips for training while travelling.

L. Gervis for Pampers

Sponsored: From potty to playtime

Sponsored: From potty to playtime

Follow these six tips and your child will be back at play in no time!

L. Gervis for Pampers

Your toddler's memory

Your toddler's memory

How much do toddlers remember, and for how long?

Lisa Kadane

Breastfeeding: When to start weaning

Breastfeeding: When to start weaning

Think you're ready to phase out breastfeeding? Here's how to start weaning your little one.

Alex Mlynek

How to get rid of warts on kids

How to get rid of warts on kids

Your child doesn't have to kiss a frog to to catch a wart—she might get one on the pool deck or at a playdate. Here are some easy wart treatments for kids.

Grace Toby

Does your child challenge traditional gender roles?

Does your child challenge traditional gender roles?

Some boys like to wear dresses and play with makeup; some girls prefer boy clothes and playing with trucks. We talk to parents who are wondering what these preferences that challenge traditional gender roles mean.

Emma Waverman

Mint: Spring's it colour

Mint: Spring's it colour

Check out these awesome items for kids in our latest favourite shade of green.

Today's Parent staff

Our favourite sleep apps for kids!

Our favourite sleep apps for kids!

Are your kids having trouble falling asleep? These apps may hold the solution.

Today's Parent staff

Wake-up call: 8 alarm clocks we love

Wake-up call: 8 alarm clocks we love

Get the morning off to a good start with one of these cool alarm clocks for kids.

Today's Parent staff

The debate: Should you let your toddler watch TV?

The debate: Should you let your toddler watch TV?

Two moms face off on the topic of toddlers and TV.

Leah Rumack

Should my kids share a coed bedroom?

Should my kids share a coed bedroom?

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

10 questions to ask when choosing a daycare

10 questions to ask when choosing a daycare

Liza Finlay

Holiday: Kids' clothing under $30

Holiday: Kids' clothing under $30

The holiday season is fast approaching and that means lots of family photos! Here are our favourite, affordable, holiday outfits for kids.

Roslyn Costanzo

Winter wear for kids: 15 styles to stay warm

Winter wear for kids: 15 styles to stay warm

Get your little one winter-wonderland-ready with this awesome outerwear. Here are 15 styles to keep your child warm and toasty this winter.

Today's Parent staff