Kids

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

Top Birthday Gifts For Kids 4 To 8

Top Birthday Gifts For Kids 4 To 8

From games and craft kits to screen-free favourites, these birthday gifts for kids ages 4 to 8 are fun, age-appropriate and genuinely exciting to unwrap.

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Top Birthday Gifts For Kids 8+

Top Birthday Gifts For Kids 8+

These birthday gifts for kids 8 and up are cool, creative and way more likely to get a real wow than an awkward thank-you

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Top Birthday Gifts For Babies And Toddlers

Top Birthday Gifts For Babies And Toddlers

Not sure what to buy for a baby or toddler? These fun, giftable toys are cute, age-appropriate and built for real play.

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My Kindergartener Loves ‘Spooky’ Videos: When Creepy Content Is Too Much

My Kindergartener Loves ‘Spooky’ Videos: When Creepy Content Is Too Much

How to tell if the content your kid is into is giving them nightmares or bringing them joy—and what to do about it.

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Yes, Labubu Is Getting A Movie

Yes, Labubu Is Getting A Movie

The creepy-cute toy craze is getting a movie, and it’ll be directed by Paddington and Wonka filmmaker Paul King.

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Is It Safe For My Tween To Work Out?

Is It Safe For My Tween To Work Out?

With slang like “looksmaxxing” and “gymmaxxing” trending on social media, it’s time to take a look at your teen’s workout routine.

Jennifer Cox

Elmo’s Long-Running Feud With A Pet Rock Is Becoming A Children’s Book

Elmo’s Long-Running Feud With A Pet Rock Is Becoming A Children’s Book

A new Little Golden Book, Elmo’s Day With Rocco, turns one of Sesame Street’s funniest running gags into a read-aloud and fans are very much on Elmo’s side.

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Smart Daycare Drop-Off Routines That Transform Your Morning

Smart Daycare Drop-Off Routines That Transform Your Morning

Make that morning rush and daycare dropoff a little less stressful with these expert tips.

Courtney Leiva

Canadian Jon Klassen Just Won One Of The Biggest Kid-Lit Prizes

Canadian Jon Klassen Just Won One Of The Biggest Kid-Lit Prizes

The Winnipeg-born creator behind I Want My Hat Back has won the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—the world’s largest prize for children’s and YA literature.

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COVID Disrupted Kids’ Executive Function Skills—And It's Messing With Middle School

COVID Disrupted Kids’ Executive Function Skills—And It's Messing With Middle School

A new Harvard study finds that kids who were six and seven when COVID hit are still lagging in crucial focus and self-control skills.

Vanessa Grant

Primary's Super Popular Kids' Basics Now Ship To Canada

Primary's Super Popular Kids' Basics Now Ship To Canada

Primary, the cult-favourite kids’ clothing brand, known for its colourful, gender-neutral basics, is now shipping directly to Canadian families.

Vanessa Grant

58 Knock‑Knock Jokes For Kids

58 Knock‑Knock Jokes For Kids

75 knock-knock jokes that are silly, sweet and just the right amount of groan‑worthy.

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Netflix Just Launched A New Kids' App

Netflix Just Launched A New Kids' App

Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a free-for-subscribers gaming app for kids.

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Canadian Kids Really Are That Nice, New Study Suggests

Canadian Kids Really Are That Nice, New Study Suggests

Canadian niceness seems to start early. National research shows that 9 out of 10 Canadian children are both kind and happy.

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Ms. Rachel’s New TikTok Might Just Make Bedtime Easier For Your Toddler

Ms. Rachel’s New TikTok Might Just Make Bedtime Easier For Your Toddler

Ms. Rachel is debuting a new bedtime play set that turns the nightly routine into a game. Here’s how you can recreate it at home.

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Books To Help Explain Tough Topics To Kids

Books To Help Explain Tough Topics To Kids

18 age-appropriate books to explain difficult things to kids, recommended by a child development specialist and grief counsellor.

Korie Leigh

How To Prepare Children For Funerals

How To Prepare Children For Funerals

A child development specialist and grief counsellor offers 14 tips to get kids ready for an end-of-life ceremony.

Korie Leigh

13 Egg-cellent Easter Gifts for Kids

13 Egg-cellent Easter Gifts for Kids

If you’re looking to pack their baskets with goodies that go beyond chocolate bunnies and cream eggs, look no further than these sweet Easter gifts for kids.

Bryce Gruber

A New Way To Soothe Your Baby’s Cold Before Bedtime

A New Way To Soothe Your Baby’s Cold Before Bedtime

Wind down during cold and flu season with bath products designed for comfort and relief.

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How To Plan A Scavenger Hunt Your Kids Will Love

How To Plan A Scavenger Hunt Your Kids Will Love

Learn the backward method to building a foolproof scavenger hunt, with age-by-age tips to get your kids off the couch and into the game.

Jennifer Cox