Kids

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

I used Star Wars to teach my sons about consent

I used Star Wars to teach my sons about consent

When my sons asked me a question about date rape, I turned to movies like Bladerunner, Star Wars and 10 Things I Hate About You to help explain.

Madeleine Deliee

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

There's a 1 in 15 chance your kid will need ear tube surgery at some point. Here's why, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

Lisa Kadane

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

Here's how to keep your kids off the couch, even if you don't have much space.

Angela Serednicki

7 Steps to Help Your Kid Get More Sleep

7 Steps to Help Your Kid Get More Sleep

Worried that your kid isn’t getting enough zzzs? Here’s how to make sure they’re waking up refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

Claire Gagne

If your kid struggles with reading or social situations, it could be Developmental Language Disorder

If your kid struggles with reading or social situations, it could be Developmental Language Disorder

Though relatively unknown, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is actually one of the most common disorders affecting school-aged children today.

Elin Thordardottir, James Law and Susan Roulstone

Cannabis candies are landing kids in the ER

Cannabis candies are landing kids in the ER

Today's Parent

The pandemic has proven that kids are not as resilient as we think

The pandemic has proven that kids are not as resilient as we think

Denise Balkissoon

How to know if your child needs speech therapy

How to know if your child needs speech therapy

What to do if your child points out “pwetty wainbows” or asks for a bowl of “thoup.”

Claire Gagne

Why your toddler is obsessed with being naked

Toddler behaviour

Why your toddler is obsessed with being naked

Anyone else feel like they’re living in a toddler-only nudist camp?

Dawn Yanek

6 Ways to Help a Sore Loser

6 Ways to Help a Sore Loser

Got a sore loser on your hands? Here are some great tips to turn your kid into a good sport.

Julie M. Green

My daughter hates her flabby arms—and she’s only five

My daughter hates her flabby arms—and she’s only five

I never thought I’d need to have the body image talk with my daughter so soon

Halina Newberry Grant

Don't worry, your toddler is not a jerk

Toddler behaviour

Don't worry, your toddler is not a jerk

Kids this age are like little Neanderthals. Don’t take it personally.

Simone Olivero

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Katie Dupuis

20 stylish but warm winter boots for kids

20 stylish but warm winter boots for kids

With grippy soles, faux fur and funky retro designs, your little ones will be snow angel ready in these stylish winter boots.

Simone Olivero

How to deal when your toddler keeps climbing out of his crib

Toddler behaviour

How to deal when your toddler keeps climbing out of his crib

Have you caught your toddler scaling the sides of his crib? Here’s when to expect this phase—and what to do next.

Claire Gagne

Pokémon Cards: What Parents Need to Know

Pokémon Cards: What Parents Need to Know

Your kid’s obsessed with Pokémon trading cards, but you have no idea what to do with them or where to start. Here’s what you need to know.

Emily Rivas

How kids are actually coping at school: a teacher's confession

How kids are actually coping at school: a teacher's confession

A Toronto teacher on what it’s been like to be back in class during this turbulent time.

Laura Thomson, Toronto Life

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

"The girls race at each other, ready to make up for lost time. But the parents hiss to step away, move back, stay six feet apart."

Elissa Jacobs

This simple hack makes kids way more likely to help around the house

This simple hack makes kids way more likely to help around the house

Living with kids, the house gets dirty so fast. Experts say this fun trick will encourage them to tackle their chores.

Yeshe Colliver

How to Deal with Toddler Sleep Regressions

How to Deal with Toddler Sleep Regressions

Your baby is finally a toddler and it seems like your sleep woes are finally over. Not quite! Get ready for the 18-month and 2-year sleep regressions.

Sarah Bradley