Kids

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

What the new COVID-19 variants mean for parents and kids

What the new COVID-19 variants mean for parents and kids

It's no surprise to experts that the coronavirus has mutated, but it's definitely worrisome. Here's what parents need to know about the COVID-19 variants.

Vanessa Milne

Kids and masks: The newest info on double masking, disposable vs cloth and more

Kids and masks: The newest info on double masking, disposable vs cloth and more

Just when you thought your kid mask shopping was done, experts have new information to share about the type of face mask your child should be wearing.

Claire Gagne

Body image issues are affecting kids as young as 3—here's how to prevent them

Body image issues are affecting kids as young as 3—here's how to prevent them

Emily Lauren Dick

My six-year-old's sleep is totally effed and I blame Zoom

My six-year-old's sleep is totally effed and I blame Zoom

If sleep has been a struggle for your family during virtual school and remote learning, you’re not alone. Here's help.

Ariel Brewster

20 Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

20 Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Show your little ones some love with these sweet Valentine's Day gifts for kids.

Simone Olivero

11 tricks for making a sick day less stressful

11 tricks for making a sick day less stressful

It sucks when kids are sick. You can use all the help you can get—so try these smart tips to make sick days less stressful.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

5 toddler activities you can set up the night before

5 toddler activities you can set up the night before

Beth Rosenbleeth, Days with Grey

Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Does your child refuse to get dressed in the morning? There's a reason why your independent preschooler puts up such a fight.

Tenille Bonoguore

5 major developmental milestones and how to know your kid is ready

Toddler development

5 major developmental milestones and how to know your kid is ready

From starting solids to potty training, children gain a lot of skills in their first few years. Here's how to know when it's time to move on to the next one.

Flannery Dean

Home Remedies for Kids' Colds That Actually Work

Home Remedies for Kids' Colds That Actually Work

Drugstore cough and cold meds aren’t recommended for kids, but there are plenty of safe home remedies parents can do that are worth trying.

Bonnie Schiedel

An Age-by-Age Guide to Skin Rashes and Conditions

An Age-by-Age Guide to Skin Rashes and Conditions

Rashes in kids of all ages are common, but they can be hard to identify. Read this head-to-toe guide for common children's skin rashes, age-by-age.

Wendy Haaf

Could your kid have celiac disease?

Could your kid have celiac disease?

Celiac causes all sorts of seemingly random health issues, like diarrhea, irritability, anemia and dental problems. Here's what to do if you suspect it.

Kim Shiffman

What to do if your toddler chips, cracks or knocks out a baby tooth

What to do if your toddler chips, cracks or knocks out a baby tooth

Bonnie Schiedel

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

Karen Robock

What parents need to know about the video game Among Us

What parents need to know about the video game Among Us

You've heard your kids talking about a murder-mystery game called Among Us, and you have questions. Luckily, our simple guide has the answers.

Kevin John Siazon

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

Read the same book five times in one sitting? It can actually be helping your kid. Here's how to approach repetition without losing your sanity.

Cathie Kryczka

What to do when your toddler won't eat anything but snacks

What to do when your toddler won't eat anything but snacks

They want Cheerios, Goldfish and cheese. Here's how to not turn every meal into a literal food fight.

Dawn Yanek

Why toddlers put stuff up their nose

Toddler behaviour

Why toddlers put stuff up their nose

From tiny pieces of food to Lego parts, chances are they're going to stick something up there. Here's what to do when it happens.

Dawn Yanek

How to get your toddler to wear winter clothes

How to get your toddler to wear winter clothes

Teresa Pitman

7 homemade baby toys you can make out of ordinary household stuff

7 homemade baby toys you can make out of ordinary household stuff

Instead of spending a ton of money, check your recycling bins and junk drawers for items you can repurpose as homemade baby toys.

Ariel Brewster