Kids

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

Here's what you should know about the COVID vaccine for kids under 5

Here's what you should know about the COVID vaccine for kids under 5

The COVID vaccine for kids under 5 is now approved in Canada. Here's what what parents need to know, including how effective it is and when to get it.

Kate Daley

This is the big secret to understanding your toddler

Toddler behaviour

This is the big secret to understanding your toddler

The terrible twos can be tough, but there are proven ways to decode your toddler's actions—and applied behaviour analysis is one of them.

Allison Kenien

Here's How Much Sleep kindergarten Kids Actually Need

Here's How Much Sleep kindergarten Kids Actually Need

Ruba Hassan

35 Things Kids Should Know How To Do By 12

35 Things Kids Should Know How To Do By 12

How many life skills on the list has your kid mastered? A 12 year old should be able to do these things like cooking, laundry and swimming

Signe Langford

24 movies to watch with your teen on Netflix Canada

24 movies to watch with your teen on Netflix Canada

Not sure what to watch with your teenager on movie night? One of these teen movies on Netflix Canada is bound to spark an interest in the both of you.

Sarah Mariotti

Best sunscreen for kids: Lotion, spray or stick?

Best sunscreen for kids: Lotion, spray or stick?

Obviously, the best sunscreen for kids is the one they'll let you slather on them without complaining! But what's the best format?

Bryce Gruber

My three-year-old drowned in a pool with adults all around

My three-year-old drowned in a pool with adults all around

Chezik Tsunoda on water safety, why Black and brown kids are more likely to drown and how her son’s death fueled her to combat childhood drowning

Ruba Hassan

How to deal when your kid's a tattletale

How to deal when your kid's a tattletale

Is your kid a tattletale? We've got advice for parents whose kids are quick to tell on friends, siblings and other adults.

Lisa van de Geyn

Getting my kid to sleep took hours until we got an unexpected diagnosis

Getting my kid to sleep took hours until we got an unexpected diagnosis

I thought restless leg syndrome only affected pregnant and old people, but after many tests and doctor visits I learned it was also keeping my kid awake.

Rachel Garlinghouse

15 Best Kids Sandals for Warm Weather

15 Best Kids Sandals for Warm Weather

Summer is back, and these awesome sandals for kids are sure to keep your little ones cool and comfortable for the entire season.

Sadiya Dendar

Ultimate Guide to Kid Vomit: Causes and Treatment

Ultimate Guide to Kid Vomit: Causes and Treatment

From what causes kids to vomit to how to make clean-up a little less awful, here is everything you need to know about dealing with puke.

Today's Parent

I saved a drowning toddler and here’s what I want you to know about pool safety

I saved a drowning toddler and here’s what I want you to know about pool safety

The look of terror on that little boy's face will haunt me forever, but I learned so many surprising things about pool safety. Here's what you need to know.

Krista-Lynn Landolfi

Should Canadian parents be worried about hepatitis in kids?

Should Canadian parents be worried about hepatitis in kids?

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Fees are dropping! See how much less child care could cost in your city

Fees are dropping! See how much less child care could cost in your city

The federal government made a commitment to significantly reduce child care fees by the end of 2022. Here’s how much you can expect to save.

Ruba Hassan

5 ways to get your kid to play alone

5 ways to get your kid to play alone

It's impossible to play with your kid all day long. Here are five ways to encourage him to play alone.

Laura Grande

9 Fun Typing Games for Kids

9 Fun Typing Games for Kids

These free typing games help make learning this important skill fun and engaging.

Emily Rivas and Lidia Likhodi

What doctors want parents to know about COVID right now

What doctors want parents to know about COVID right now

Erin Pepler

27 wildly relatable memes about toddlers

Toddler behaviour

27 wildly relatable memes about toddlers

Welcome to my life. Toddlers are a unique and relentless kind of wacked. Naturally, that leads to some hilarious toddler memes.

Jessica Pollack

Should your child wear a mask at school?

Should your child wear a mask at school?

Most Canadian kids no longer need to wear masks at school, but many health experts say wearing one is still a good idea. Here’s how to decide.

Vanessa Milne

10 Super-Easy Cake Decorating Ideas

Birthday parties

10 Super-Easy Cake Decorating Ideas

From donuts to doodles, we’ve got some pretty sweet cake decorating ideas that’ll elevate your next party and impress your guests.

Irene Ngo