Kids

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

How to deal with a moody tween

How to deal with a moody tween

What to do when your sweet child becomes a door-slamming, eyeball-rolling, potty-mouthed preteen.

Christen Shepherd

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Should you be concerned when your child is prescribed opioids?

Opioids can seem scary, and no parent wants to expose their kids to risks, but what happens when your kid needs surgery? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The best back-to-school supplies

The best back-to-school supplies

These awesome school supplies are bound to inspire some serious learning!

Today's Parent

5 Cute Water Bottles for Kids

5 Cute Water Bottles for Kids

These fun water bottles will spruce up lunch time in any classroom. Check out these cool back-to-school water bottles for kids.

Today's Parent

7 things kindergarten teachers want you to know

7 things kindergarten teachers want you to know

A few kindergarten teachers revealed what you can do now to get your preschooler prepared for the classroom experience.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to teach your kid to safely approach dogs

How to teach your kid to safely approach dogs

A dog can be your kid's BFF (best furry friend). But there are some rules your child need to follow to make sure everyone stays safe.

Signe Langford

10 ways your toddler can help in the kitchen

Toddler development

10 ways your toddler can help in the kitchen

Chances are it’s going to get messy, but having your toddler help cook can teach them valuable skills and keep them preoccupied while you make dinner.

Cara Rosenbloom

How to make needles hurt less

How to make needles hurt less

Making needles less painful can prevent kids from being scared of getting vaccines. A paediatrician suggests ways to minimize the pain.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Some approved food additives are actually dangerous for kids

Some approved food additives are actually dangerous for kids

Some of the chemicals that are regularly found in kids' foods could be leading to hormone disruption, obesity and problems with development.

Jill Buchner

Why do kids cry so much? The science behind sobbing

Toddler behaviour

Why do kids cry so much? The science behind sobbing

For parents whose hearts break a little every time the sad tears start flowing, it can be helpful to understand how tears work.

Courtney Shea

7 Cool Potty Training Products Totally Worth Trying

7 Cool Potty Training Products Totally Worth Trying

We found the best potty training products to make this messy task easier and more fun for you and your little one.

Claire Sibonney

11 potty-training books we love

11 potty-training books we love

Toddler-friendly stories, pictures, and step-by-step guides that are sure to ease the potty-training process.

Today's Parent

How to treat earache pain

How to treat earache pain

There are many old wives’ tales about how to help a child with an earache feel better. We asked a paediatrician what really works.

Dr. Dina Kulik

8 healthy snacks toddlers will love

8 healthy snacks toddlers will love

Skip the packaged treats and give your picky toddler fresh, whole-food snacks that will keep them nourished between meals.

Cara Rosenbloom

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

"I would have a Stegosaurus as a pet!" Hear the rawr-ing reviews our Professional Book Reviewer's gave Stacey Roderick's Dinosaurs from Head to Tail.

Today's Parent

Can screens really cause headaches in kids?

Can screens really cause headaches in kids?

Screen use has been linked to head and neck pain. Here’s how to determine if screens are the problem and ensure safer viewing.

Dr. Dina Kulik

3 hacks for making toddler bathtime easier

3 hacks for making toddler bathtime easier

Make bathtime a breeze with these three simple hacks.

Today's Parent

How to make t-shirt friendship bracelets

How to make t-shirt friendship bracelets

Grab some colourful T-shirts the kids have outgrown and turn them into adorable friendship bracelets.

Alyssa Ashton

Why does my child's stomach hurt?

Why does my child's stomach hurt?

Stomach pains are one of the most common complaints that bring kids to the emergency room. We asked Dr. Dina Kulik what the most common culprits are.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why you should let your kids play with their food

Why you should let your kids play with their food

Want your kid to be an adventurous eater? Make food an adventure! A study found that teaching kids to use their senses to explore food reduced pickiness.

Jill Buchner