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 daycare dilemma

The daycare dilemma

Sandra E. Martin

Toddlers rock out: 8 of the funniest YouTube videos

Toddlers rock out: 8 of the funniest YouTube videos

When it comes to rockin' out, we could all learn a thing or two from toddlers. Don't believe us? Check out these amazing videos!

Cassandre Cadieux

Back to school: The best in shoes, clothes and accessories

Back to school: The best in shoes, clothes and accessories

September is just around the corner, so we've pulled together our favourite clothing and gear. (Bonus: Money-saving tips!)

Today's Parent staff

Back-to-school fashion for kids

Back-to-school fashion for kids

Back-to-school shopping for kids doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. They just need a few fun staples to kick off the year in style. Check out our top picks for your kids.

Lee Towndrow, Sansyrae St. Martin

Is my toddler too comfortable around strangers?

Is my toddler too comfortable around strangers?

Robin Alter, clinical child psychologist

Lisa asks: Do your kids throw tantrums?

Toddler behaviour

Lisa asks: Do your kids throw tantrums?

Lisa van de Geyn

Are smart phones harmful to toddlers?

Are smart phones harmful to toddlers?

Kate Cronan, paediatrician and medical editor for kidshealth.org

How much TV can toddlers watch a day?

How much TV can toddlers watch a day?

Read what an expert says about television and your toddler's brain.

Linda Pagani, brain health researcher

Wagons for kids: 5 sweet rides

Wagons for kids: 5 sweet rides

Have the kids tag along in style in one of these cute wagons.

Today's Parent staff

How to create a book with your toddler

How to create a book with your toddler

Alice Kuipers

When toddlers refuse to chew

When toddlers refuse to chew

Sarah Remmer, nutritionist

Hilarious names kids give their private parts

Toddler behaviour

Hilarious names kids give their private parts

Cassandre Cadieux

Sensitivity to loud noise

Sensitivity to loud noise

Linda Bream, psychologist

Watching your toddler's weight

Watching your toddler's weight

Round tummies and chubby thighs are adorable. But they can also be concerning for parents who wonder whether they need to alter their child’s diet.

Meg Payne

What to do when a child prefers one parent

What to do when a child prefers one parent

Playing second fiddle can be a heartbreaking role. What to do when your child prefers one parent.

Cathie Kryczka

Playing with mom's hair to soothe sleep

Playing with mom's hair to soothe sleep

Tracey Ruiz, sleep doula

Is your toddler sitting properly?

Toddler development

Is your toddler sitting properly?

Rhea Seymour

8 spring fashion trends for your kids

8 spring fashion trends for your kids

Introduce a pop of bold colour in your child's wardrobe this spring with these fun outfits.

Today's Parent staff

4 fun indoor toddler activities

4 fun indoor toddler activities

When bad weather keeps your family indoors, try these physical indoor toddler activities to help your little one stay active.

Amy Spurway

Is there an age limit when it comes to co-sleeping with older kids?

Is there an age limit when it comes to co-sleeping with older kids?

As kids get older, some parents start thinking about whether or not it's OK to continue bed sharing with their kid. Here's what you need to know.

Rebecca Eckler