Kids

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

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

24 secrets of daycare teachers—steal their tricks!

24 secrets of daycare teachers—steal their tricks!

We asked early childhood educators to reveal how they get our kids to eat their veggies, clean up their toys, go to sleep without a fuss and more.

Kara Aaserud

This is how you get kids to eat vegetables

This is how you get kids to eat vegetables

Children don't think they like vegetables. But a few smart strategies can turn young vegetable skeptics into eager eaters.

Bonnie Schiedel

I wasn’t prepared for the first time I switched roles with my kid

I wasn’t prepared for the first time I switched roles with my kid

It’s that split second where both child and adult know things are different, and it’s a natural progression that happens to us all sooner or later.

Sue Sanders

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

If you notice behaviour problems when your kid spends a lot of time on screens, you’re not alone. Here's why this is happening.

Lindsay Kneteman

Does your kid need a vitamin D supplement?

Does your kid need a vitamin D supplement?

Babies and kids often need a vitamin D supplement—unless they're formula fed. Here's what you need to know about vitamin D for babies and kids.

Laura Tennant

10 clever ways to organize Lego

10 clever ways to organize Lego

So much Lego and no idea what to do with it all? Check out these inventive ways to organize your kids endless piles of Lego.

Emily Piccinin

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

Susan Spicer

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

Six things doctors learned in 2019 that parents need to know

Six things doctors learned in 2019 that parents need to know

In case you missed it! Here are the top things doctors learned this year that we all should know about kids' health.

Michelle Ward

10 no-snow winter activities

10 no-snow winter activities

Despite common belief, parts of Canada don't get a lot of snow! Here are some winter activities to keep the kids busy even if the ground isn't covered in the white stuff.

Diana Ballon

Fifth disease: Everything you need to know

Fifth disease: Everything you need to know

Fifth disease is sometimes called “slapped cheek syndrome.” This condition usually looks worse than it is. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.

Wendy Haaf

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

How can your kid know exactly which buttons to press for maximum effect? Before you lose your temper, here are 10 things to try.

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