Kids

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

This is what it’s like to run a daddy daycare

This is what it’s like to run a daddy daycare

This stereotype-busting father opens up about the judgments, the fighting and the mental exhaustion involved in wrangling little kids.

Cameron French

I lost my hair, so other moms might not have to lose their child

I lost my hair, so other moms might not have to lose their child

My daughter hung a sign saying “No crying!” on her hospital room door. I only broke her rule once—just before she passed away from a cancer without a cure.

Carrie Wall

36 Best Books for Toddlers

Toddler development

36 Best Books for Toddlers

Toddlers have an innate sense of the ridiculous, and enjoy repetition, word play, and bold pictures—we’ve rounded up the 36 best books for toddlers.

Lela Nargi

Are academic demands and overscheduling stressing kids out?

Are academic demands and overscheduling stressing kids out?

Despite claims that they’re coddled, today’s kids are taking on more responsibilities and more stress than in the past—and it’s having serious consequences.

Nicole Roder

How I finally got my five-year-old to stop wetting the bed

How I finally got my five-year-old to stop wetting the bed

The solution to my kid wetting the bed cost me $400, but it finally solved the problem like nothing else could. Plus, my kid actually enjoyed it

Rachel Cameron

10 top sunscreens for kids

10 top sunscreens for kids

We spoke to the experts to get advice on choosing the best sunscreens for kids to ensure they're protected from harmful UVB and UVA rays.

Andrea Karr

7 ways to help kids feel comfortable—and safe—at the doctor's office

7 ways to help kids feel comfortable—and safe—at the doctor's office

As your child gets older, you won’t always be in the room at their doctor’s appointments. Here’s how to help your kid navigate solo medical visits.

Amy E. Robertson

Kids try stuff: Pâté

Kids try stuff: Pâté

Watch these kids' hilarious reactions as they sample what they'll soon find out is actually liver.

Today's Parent

Roadschooling: Why some families homeschool while travelling the world

Roadschooling: Why some families homeschool while travelling the world

Think your love of world travel has to come to a screeching halt once your kids start school? These parents say otherwise.

Danielle Braff

When your child’s food allergy leads to anxiety

When your child’s food allergy leads to anxiety

When your child has a food allergy, it can seem like a deadly reaction is waiting at every occasion. And sometimes that anxiety can become just too much.

Kathleen O'Hagan

Common causes of kids' headaches and how to soothe them

Common causes of kids' headaches and how to soothe them

It can be frightening when your child complains of a headache. Here's what to do and when to call the doctor.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

10 Common Rashes On Kids (With Photos): Symptoms And Treatment

10 Common Rashes On Kids (With Photos): Symptoms And Treatment

Notice a rash on your little one? Here’s help figuring out common rashes on kids and what to do about them.

Today's Parent

How to handle your kid's body odour

How to handle your kid's body odour

For most kids, body odour is an early sign that puberty has begun. Help your kid manage body odour with these helpful tips.

Susan Spicer

What you need to know about your kid's first molars

What you need to know about your kid's first molars

Is your toddler drooling, irritable and gnawing on everything? Get ready for round two of teething; molars may be on their way.

Holly Bennett

Everything You Need For A Fun At-Home Kids Birthday Party

Birthday parties

Everything You Need For A Fun At-Home Kids Birthday Party

From games to cake ideas, pros share their secrets for throwing a simple, no-fuss DIY birthday party at home.

Amy Baskin

How To Tell Kids About Divorce: An Age-By-Age Guide

How To Tell Kids About Divorce: An Age-By-Age Guide

The news that Mom and Dad are separating hits a two-year-old and a 10-year-old differently. Here’s how to help children handle it at any age.

John Hoffman

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

Your kid's eating habits will change a lot within the first three years. Here's what you need to know.

Teresa Pitman

Secondary drowning: What you need to know

Secondary drowning: What you need to know

A condition called secondary drowning is putting parents on high alert.

Amy Valm

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

Should you send your child to school with a fever or cold? Here are some signs to help you figure out if they're too sick for school.

Jennifer Goldberg

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

New studies question how much shut-eye is really necessary for school-age kids.

Lia Grainger