Kids

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

6 worst mistakes parents make when trying 3-day potty training

6 worst mistakes parents make when trying 3-day potty training

When should you start potty training? Should you do night training at the same time? Here are some common do's and don'ts.

Karen Robock

23 awesome summer hacks

23 awesome summer hacks

From taking the itch out of mosquito bites to making the most awesome sprinkler, these are the summer hacks you need in your life.

Today's Parent

Should you try 3-day potty training?

Should you try 3-day potty training?

Can toddlers really be fully potty trained in just three days? We asked the experts. Read on for the truth about accelerated toilet training.

Karen Robock

11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

11 tips for creating an awesome treasure hunt

Not a Pinterest parent? No problem. Follow these simple steps and make your party a hit!

Susan Goldberg

I tried the weirdest hack EVER to wean my toddler

I tried the weirdest hack EVER to wean my toddler

Desperate to wean my toddler but overwhelmed by the elaborate plans I'd read about, I tried a mom-hack I'd read about online. The results shocked me.

Today's Parent

Should I give my child painkillers?

Should I give my child painkillers?

Not sure if a bump, scrape or headache warrants a pain reliever? Here's what a paediatrician says about when it's appropriate to dole out medicine.

Dr. Dina Kulik

7 free summer activities

7 free summer activities

Keep your kid happy and occupied without spending a dollar with these seven fun, and free, activities!

Bonnie Schiedel

I taught my kid every swear word I know

I taught my kid every swear word I know

By the age of nine, my son had amassed a decent arsenal of swear words—some learned at home, others at school. But I decided to take it up a $*%$^ notch.

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3 ways to get toddlers to keep their hat on

3 ways to get toddlers to keep their hat on

Your toddler needs to wear a hat in the hot summer months. So what do you do if they're just not having it? These tips should help.

Kim Shiffman

11 summer birthday party ideas

Birthday parties

11 summer birthday party ideas

Planning a birthday party for you kid? We've got lots of fun summer birthday party ideas complete with activities and invitations.

Jessica Albotra

How to encourage kids to read

How to encourage kids to read

Not every kid is a bookworm, but there are ways to encourage your child to pick up a book more often. Here's how to help him learn to love books.

Stacy Lee Kong

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

These water-play activities will not only get your kid splashing around—it'll get them falling in love with swimming! So get in your swimsuits!

Gillian Chassels

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

Bid farewell to another school year and say "thank you" with a thoughtful gift your kid's teacher will actually use. Hint: It's not a mug.

Amy Valm

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

Whether your little one is eager for knowledge or needs a bit of help with homework, these educational websites for kids are the perfect go-to for all things learning.

Amy Valm

22 bento boxes that you need in your life

22 bento boxes that you need in your life

From basic to butterflies—these adorable, yet practical, bento boxes will make packing school lunches and snacks a breeze!

Today's Parent

Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Sometimes a kid's trouble with focusing, learning and behaving in class could surprisingly come down to a visual challenge. Vison therapy could help.

Claire Gagne

7 ways to get the most out of your Gro Clock

7 ways to get the most out of your Gro Clock

A Gro Clock is an awesome tool that teaches early-risers to stay in bed a little longer. Here are some tips for using it.

Kim Shiffman

How to Raise a Vegetable-Loving Kid

How to Raise a Vegetable-Loving Kid

Getting kids to eat vegetables is a struggle, but it’s not impossible. Starting early and using these strategies can help them develop a taste for veggies.

Cara Rosenbloom

What it’s like to be a Canadian parent living in the US in the era of school shootings

What it’s like to be a Canadian parent living in the US in the era of school shootings

Becoming a mother has made gun culture in America even more terrifying. Suddenly, the threat is all too real.

Chantal Martineau

Land acknowledgements are a good first step, but there’s a lot more work to be done

Land acknowledgements are a good first step, but there’s a lot more work to be done

My kids hear a land acknowledgement each morning at school. But will hearing it every day help kids absorb that info or will it become background noise?

Selena Mills