Kids

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

Is your kid’s daycare still serving milk?

Is your kid’s daycare still serving milk?

Dairy is losing popularity, soy milk is controversial and almond milk is off the table due to allergies. Who knew milk in daycares could be so complicated?

Cara Rosenbloom

Why it's not unusual for preschoolers to obsess over gender differences

Why it's not unusual for preschoolers to obsess over gender differences

Despite our best efforts, preschoolers may fixate on gender norms and categories, and divide their world into "boy stuff" versus "girl stuff."

Kalli Anderson

Yes, Graphic Novels Count as 'Real' Reading

Yes, Graphic Novels Count as 'Real' Reading

Really, they do! Whether you have a reluctant or avid reader, graphic novels are entertaining and improve literacy skills.

Alex Mlynek

How to stop your child's whining

How to stop your child's whining

The most effective way to encourage preschoolers to speak in their big-kid voices.

Erin Phelan

When should a kid learn about consent?

When should a kid learn about consent?

Teaching kids how to give, receive and understand consent is crucial. It’s about way more than just “no means no,” and the conversation should start far sooner than you might expect.

Sarah Liss

A new peanut allergy drug was just approved in the U.S.—and it could be a game changer

A new peanut allergy drug was just approved in the U.S.—and it could be a game changer

The FDA-approved drug, Palforzia, could radically change the lives of children with peanut allergies. However it does have its limitations.

Wendy Haaf

Breath-holding spells: Why some toddlers turn blue and pass out

Breath-holding spells: Why some toddlers turn blue and pass out

Breath-holding spells, aka involuntary breath, holding is terrifying, but the common toddler phenomenon is rarely a cause for concern.

Lisa Kadane

Does my child have ringworm?

Does my child have ringworm?

A suspicious-looking rash is always worrisome. If it's circular and itchy, it might be ringworm. Here's how to spot, and what to do about ringworm in kids.

Brett Tryon

9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying

9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying

From acting bored to showing compassion, there are many things kids can do to stop bullying and deal with it in the moment.

Raina Delisle

Do you think your kid might be racist?

Do you think your kid might be racist?

What to do if your kid shows prejudice. Step 1: Don’t freak out.

Shawna Cohen

5 Things To Have On Hand To Make School Lunches Easy

5 Things To Have On Hand To Make School Lunches Easy

Here are 5 things you’ll want to have on hand in your pantry to make packing healthy school lunches for your kids as easy as possible.

Ceri Marsh

18 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

18 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

Peer pressure doesn't only happen at school. Any child with access to social media and YouTube can be exposed to these trending challenges online.

Jenna Campbell

Why are toddlers miserable when you take them where they want to go?

Toddler behaviour

Why are toddlers miserable when you take them where they want to go?

I was horrified. We had planned this. She not only knew about it but also really wanted to go. Why was she being so difficult?

Dawn Yanek

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Two moms weigh in on whether or not schools should ban kids from handing out valentines at school.

Lisa Kadane

Turns out 37C isn’t normal body temperature after all

Turns out 37C isn’t normal body temperature after all

The normal body temperature is actually lower than we think. So what does this mean for how we manage and treat kids' fevers?

Wendy Glauser

This is how you talk to kids about their private parts

This is how you talk to kids about their private parts

Call it “playing doctor” or “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours”—there will likely come a time when your child will be curious about private parts.

Bonnie Schiedel

Is it OK for teens to drink coffee?

Is it OK for teens to drink coffee?

How much coffee should your teen drink if you let them drink coffee? What are the side effects of too much caffeine and are teens already over caffeinated?

Jennifer L. Temple

Why is anemia in babies and children such a big deal?

Why is anemia in babies and children such a big deal?

Find out what causes anemia in children and babies, what the symptoms are, how it relates to iron deficiency and how to treat it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Is a keto diet safe for kids?

Is a keto diet safe for kids?

The keto diet is one of the biggest trends, and now parents are putting their kids on it too. Experts explain why this diet is a bad idea for kids.

Brett Tryon

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

Try one of our favourite family games for preschoolers to teens. No matter what kinds of games your child prefers, there's something here for everyone.

Marcia MacQuarrie