Kids

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

29 awesome kids' items at Ikea for $10 or less

29 awesome kids' items at Ikea for $10 or less

Meatballs, stepping stools, art supplies and more. What doesn't this place have? We've rounded up the best kids' stuff to buy at Ikea—and it's $10 or less.

Amy Valm

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

Let your kid get dirty—no really, it's good for her to jump in that mud puddle. Here are seven ways you can boost your kid's gut health.

Today's Parent

Don’t just sit there: 6 ways to get your kid to actually pee when you're potty training

Don’t just sit there: 6 ways to get your kid to actually pee when you're potty training

Feel like your kiddo is ready for potty training but he just can’t pee when he’s on the potty? Try these strategies and urine business!

Vanessa Milne

Baby talk: Bad for your toddler's language development?

Toddler development

Baby talk: Bad for your toddler's language development?

Some forms of baby talk (like using a sing-song voice) can boost your baby's language development, but avoid those cutesy, nonsense words.

Tenille Bonoguore

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

When your kid’s self-esteem is being worn down by bullying, experts recommend taking these steps to improve their confidence and self-worth.

Antonia Mcguire

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Toddler behaviour

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Is your little one constantly asking you to pick them up? Here's how to deal with the carry me phase.

Bonnie Schiedel

8 tips for cooking with kids

8 tips for cooking with kids

Cooking can help kids develop essential learning and motor skills. Here are some tips to get them started.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

It can be scary waiting to see how your child will react to a bee sting. Here's what to watch for when you don't know if they're allergic.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to Tie Shoes: The Magic Method

How to Tie Shoes: The Magic Method

There are a couple different teach your kid how to tie her shoes. But the magic method is the absolute fastest way to tie your shoes.

Today's Parent

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

When it comes to summer fun, the water is a great place to cool off. But what about germs and bacteria in the lake?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Many kids who are told they have penicillin allergies after developing a rash when they take the drug aren't actually allergic.

Vanessa Milne

How to make a calming jar

How to make a calming jar

Is your kid feeling anxious or battling a case of the worries. Try a calming jar.

Today's Parent

Check your window coverings: Health Canada says blinds could be dangerous for kids

Check your window coverings: Health Canada says blinds could be dangerous for kids

If your blinds have cords that are longer than 22 centimetres, they could pose a strangulation risk. Here's what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help

Are you making medication errors with your kid? Choosing the right dosing tool can help

A new study identified three ways to help prevent parents from making mistakes when measuring out their kids' medication. Here's what you need to know.

Jill Buchner

5 ways to help toddlers move from crib to big-kid bed

5 ways to help toddlers move from crib to big-kid bed

The crib mattress is already at its lowest level, and a sleep sack no longer curtails your toddler’s escape attempts. He’s ready for a big-kid bed. Are you? Here’s how to make the transition a little smoother (for both of you).

Today's Parent

Hot picks: Books for preschoolers

Hot picks: Books for preschoolers

Make summer reading fun again with these awesome books for preschoolers. Plus, check back in every week for a new reading challenge to try with your kid!

Today's Parent

Hot picks: Books for early readers

Hot picks: Books for early readers

Make summer reading fun again with these awesome books for early readers. Plus, check back in every week for a new reading challenge to try with your kid!

Today's Parent

How to make chevron friendship bracelets

How to make chevron friendship bracelets

Kids can spend hours making bracelets for all their friends. Here's how to make one with a chevron pattern.

Today's Parent

Fear factor: How to help a risk-averse kid

Fear factor: How to help a risk-averse kid

Is your kid too timid to ride a bike or go for a swim? There’s such a thing as being too cautious.

Bryan Borzykowski