Kids

Nothing says special more than a gift with your name on it. Loved ones and family members will love these personalized gifts.

You've joined the ranks of the other exhausted parents who drag themselves out of bed at 3 a.m. thinking, “I love you, but please, go the f*ck to sleep.” 

Educators say learning French expands minds. But some parents say French just wasn’t right for their kids. Here’s how to suss out what’s best for yours.

On your mark, get set, string! The kids can make a geometric Christmas tree ornament with just a little string and some creativity.

Your kid used to be able to manage big emotions. Now, he explodes at the drop of a hat. Here’s why your tween has so much anger, and what to do about it.

Calling all rescue pups of Adventure Bay! We've rounded up the coolest PAW Patrol toys on the market that your little fan will absolutely adore.

Admit it: Sometimes you get a little overly excited when your toddler does something awesome.

In the ’80s, our worst weapons were scribbled notes and sneaky phone calls, but that’s a far cry from the surround-sound social media kids face today.

A rare condition is sending kids to the hospital with weak or paralyzed limbs. We asked the paediatrician-in-chief at SickKids what you need to know.

Many packaged snacks that are marketed to kids claim to contain real vegetables. A dietitian breaks down what that really means.

“It’s burning!” We asked kids to try ginger beer and tell us what they thought. The results are pretty hilarious.

Is screen time taking over family time? We’re all guilty of hovering over our smartphone sometimes, but it’s important to have screen-free time with your family. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for family therapist Jennifer Kolari’s tips on how to separate the kids from their screens—just for a few minutes, anyway.

That awkward moment when you’re trying to catch up with a friend and your kid gives her the stink-eye.

There may come a time when frenemy issues arise. Here’s how to help your child survive a bout with their personal Regina George.

Sippy cups—although convenient—have their downsides.

With kids surrounded by screens, it can be hard to get back to dolls and building blocks; but here's why you should embrace the benefits of open-ended toys.

Glasses can be a pain for active kids, but contact lenses bring a lot of responsibility. Optometrists explain how to determine what's best for your kid.

I was finally going to get some independence back. But instead of relief and excitement, all I felt was dread and sorrow.

Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your teen? Bond over these 25 shows that you can totally binge-watch together.

Leah Rumack is the deputy editor of Today’s Parent. No vibrators were harmed in the making of this comic.