Kids

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

Full-day kindergarten puts kids way ahead by grade 2

Full-day kindergarten puts kids way ahead by grade 2

Tim Johnson

5 signs your toddler is ready to potty train

5 signs your toddler is ready to potty train

Not sure when to potty train your toddler? Here are the signs that tell you your kid is ready to toilet train.

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5 Ways to Help Your Early Riser Sleep Longer

5 Ways to Help Your Early Riser Sleep Longer

Tired of pre-dawn wakeup calls from your toddler? We can help. These tiny tweaks to your routine will help your tot sleep until at least six.

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5 reasons why every kid should play outside

5 reasons why every kid should play outside

Did you know playing outside can actually make your kid smarter? Here are five unexpected ways outdoor play works wonders on your kid's well-being.

Shanda Deziel

9 potty training secrets

9 potty training secrets

Want to start potty training your toddler? Try out these genius tips and tricks that make toilet training easier for everyone.

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What it's like to be a Rogers Cup ball kid

What it's like to be a Rogers Cup ball kid

Meet Ava—she's a member of the Rogers Cup ballcrew and she's about to enter centre court. She's excited, but she's got a few butterflies, too.

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How to make an Elsa-inspired pipe cleaner crown

How to make an Elsa-inspired pipe cleaner crown

If your kid just won't let it go, then we've got the craft for her. This pipe cleaner crown craft is inspired by Elsa's tiara.

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Printable school supplies checklist

Printable school supplies checklist

Backpack? Check. Cute bento box? Check. Indoor shoes? Check. Print out this school supplies list to make sure your kid is ready for September!

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13 great bath toys

13 great bath toys

From squirters to submarines to jet-skiing dogs that bark, these bath toys with make getting clean fun.

Amy Valm

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ear infections are no fun. Our in-house paediatrician shares tips on how to prevent your kid from getting swimmer's ear this summer.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to Tie Shoes: The bunny Ears Method

How to Tie Shoes: The bunny Ears Method

There are a couple different ways to teach your kid how to tie her shoes. But the easiest way obviously includes bunny ears.

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Dachshund data to help doctors treat kids with rare form of epilepsy

Dachshund data to help doctors treat kids with rare form of epilepsy

Sick Kids researchers, veterinary specialists and dachshund owners work together to tackle a devastating disease.

Valerie Howes

Everything you need to get your kid ready for kindergarten

Everything you need to get your kid ready for kindergarten

Starting kindergarten is a big deal for you and your kid. These tips will help you both get ready for the big day—with minimal tears at drop-off.

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Top kids' lunch snack ideas for the back-to-school season

Top kids' lunch snack ideas for the back-to-school season

Helen Williams

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Meant to be a once-in-a-while thing, treats are now ubiquitous in kids' daily lives.

Cara Rosenbloom

Your ultimate back-to-school guide

Your ultimate back-to-school guide

Get your little learner ready with the coolest gear and most stylin’ outfits, plus find prep tips and more.

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8 fun and educational outdoor activities for toddlers

Toddler development

8 fun and educational outdoor activities for toddlers

You've played tag and gone down the slide about 20 times—now what? Here are some fun outdoor activities to play with your toddler.

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What to do when your toddler is a late walker

Toddler development

What to do when your toddler is a late walker

Is your toddler just not that into... toddling? Help your little late walker reach this important milestone.

Colleen Seto

Potty training: Setbacks and challenges

Potty training: Setbacks and challenges

As your kid gets used to using the potty, you’re bound to hit a few roadblocks. But don’t get discouraged — it’s normal.

Sandra E. Martin, Susan Spicer and Cheryl Embrett

How to encourage reading in preschoolers

How to encourage reading in preschoolers

Want to raise a voracious reader? Here are five ways you can encourage your preschooler to read.

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