Kids

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

Kids try stuff: Gorgonzola

Kids try stuff: Gorgonzola

Watch how these kids reacted to tasting gorgonzola cheese—and to finding out what the blue stuff is!

Today's Parent

Most of us support mandatory vaccinations—but is there a downside?

Most of us support mandatory vaccinations—but is there a downside?

Most Canadians are all for mandatory vaccinations to prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases like the measles. But are there unintended consequences?

Alison Braley-Rattai

This one thing can reduce the need for future special education

This one thing can reduce the need for future special education

Introducing children to quality early childhood education can decrease, and in some cases eliminate, the need for extra help beyond the standard classroom

David Philpott

What exactly is happening to Ontario’s education system? What you need to know

What exactly is happening to Ontario’s education system? What you need to know

In response to Doug Ford's proposed education cuts, students and teachers are protesting. We break down the details of increased class sizes and more.

Rachel Chen, Chatelaine

Why an Ontario tax credit for child care is a bad idea

Why an Ontario tax credit for child care is a bad idea

From multiple points of view, Premier Doug Ford's government's proposed tax-rebate child care plan does not add up. Here's what you need to know

Gordon Cleveland

Does your kid really need to go to the doctor every year?

Does your kid really need to go to the doctor every year?

Obviously, you go to check their weight as a baby and for all their vaccines. But is an annual check-up necessary beyond that?

Alex Mlynek

Could drastically changing your kid’s diet help their autism?

Could drastically changing your kid’s diet help their autism?

If your kid with autism loves starchy, sugary foods, you might want to make some changes, as there's some real science that links their diet to their behaviour.

Arlene Karidis

How to make image-transfer Easter eggs

How to make image-transfer Easter eggs

Make adorable Easter eggs featuring photos of your kids, your favourite celebrities and fictional characters (Peppa Pig, anyone?).

Today's Parent

Common Causes For Stomach Pain In Children And When To Worry

Common Causes For Stomach Pain In Children And When To Worry

Your kid says their tummy aches, but you’re not sure what’s wrong. Here are a few common causes of stomach pain in children, and symptoms to look out for.

Wendy Haaf

This mom says her kid’s food allergy reaction was nothing like she expected

This mom says her kid’s food allergy reaction was nothing like she expected

If you’ve only seen allergic reactions in the movies, you’re probably not picturing it right. This mom shared her daughter's shocking food allergy reaction.

Daniela Sosa Roque

Should you be worried about your clumsy toddler?

Toddler development

Should you be worried about your clumsy toddler?

It’s normal for toddlers to bump  into things and take a tumble,  but when should you worry about  their lack of coordination?

Amanda Lee

How to prepare for an allergist appointment

How to prepare for an allergist appointment

Here’s what you need to know about going to an allergist for testing and how to prepare so you get the most out of your appointment.

Claire Gagne

Your guide to life after a food allergy diagnosis

Your guide to life after a food allergy diagnosis

Food allergies are so common it can seem like no big deal—until it’s your own kid. Here's how you can navigate this terrifying and overwhelming reality.

Claire Gagne

4 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Phone Addiction

4 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Phone Addiction

From Snapchat to Facetime, your kid seems glued to their phone. Here’s how to talk to them about cell phone addiction without getting the dreaded eyeroll.

Lisa Kadane

8 fun pencil and paper games for kids (+ printables!)

8 fun pencil and paper games for kids (+ printables!)

Fun, simple pencil and paper games will keep kids occupied at the restaurant, doctor's office, in the car, on rainy days and more.

Teresa Pitman

5 Best Toddler Travel Beds to Tote on Your Next Vacation

5 Best Toddler Travel Beds to Tote on Your Next Vacation

Toddler travel bed options are lighter and more portable than ever before. Here are some of our favorite travel beds for your toddler.

Erin Hershberg

10 things your daycare may not tell you

10 things your daycare may not tell you

You've looked long and hard to find a good daycare and now you feel you can finally relax. Don't. We highlight some of the things your child care provider might not be doing right.

Liza Finlay

Weird Toddler Self-Soothing Habits: When To Worry

Toddler development

Weird Toddler Self-Soothing Habits: When To Worry

Toddlers do some pretty weird things to comfort themselves. Here’s what’s going on, what you can do to help and when to be concerned.

Claire Sibonney

There’s A Measles Outbreak—What Do I Need To Know?

There’s A Measles Outbreak—What Do I Need To Know?

When there’s a measles outbreak, it can be pretty scary for parents. Here’s the breakdown on who’s at risk, when to worry and how to protect your kids.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to help your kid be a healthy weight—without talking about weight

How to help your kid be a healthy weight—without talking about weight

It is possible to teach your kids about being a healthy size and to help them get there, but the key might be to never even utter the word “weight.”

Karen Robock