Kids

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

Why letting kids graze is a recipe for disaster

Why letting kids graze is a recipe for disaster

This kids’ dietitian says unstructured snacking contributes to picky eating, mealtime power struggles and even poor nutrition.

Sarah Remmer

Crafting with kids: "Learn to tie your shoes" box

Crafting with kids: "Learn to tie your shoes" box

Is your kid learning to tie her shoes? This shoebox craft makes practicing tying your shoes fun—and easy.

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Potty mouth: Why kids love swear words and what to do

Potty mouth: Why kids love swear words and what to do

Why children are delighted by potty humour and swear words, and how to deal with it.

Charmaine Dymond

Does 13 Reasons Why trivialize suicide? We asked a psychiatrist

Does 13 Reasons Why trivialize suicide? We asked a psychiatrist

In theory, 13 Reasons Why is step towards eliminating the stigma around mental health, but many parents worry it's trivializing suicide.

Jamie Lincoln

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

As scientists unlock the connection between antibiotic use in kids and chronic diseases, parents are faced with a tough decision.

Sydney Loney

Why teachers hate fidget toys

Why teachers hate fidget toys

Fidget toys are promoted as a way to get help kids with ADHD focus, but when half the kids in class are playing with them, is anyone paying attention?

Jessica Leeder

The best ways to protect your kids from bug bites this summer

The best ways to protect your kids from bug bites this summer

Itchy red bites might seem like an inevitable part of summer, but we’ve got expert tips to share on avoiding insects and soothing bug bites.

Wendy Haaf

Comforting kids with food leads to emotional eating later in life

Comforting kids with food leads to emotional eating later in life

That ice cream or candy you give your kids when they're upset could have some unintended consequences on how they make food choices down the road.

Raina Delisle

These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

Medically correct puppets teach and reassure children about major surgeries

Valerie Howes

How to make heartfelt patches for kids' clothes

How to make heartfelt patches for kids' clothes

Did you just buy another pair of jeans for your kid and she already got a hole in the knee? Don't throw them out—we'll show you how to sew on patches.

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Does your child have dyscalculia—a math learning disability?

Does your child have dyscalculia—a math learning disability?

If your kid struggles in math, there's a chance it's dyscalculia. Here's the 101 on identifying and managing this learning disability.

Claire Gagne

The fight against concussions

The fight against concussions

Former NHLer Eric Lindros is on a mission to keep his kids—and yours—safe from concussions.

Sydney Loney

Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in kids

Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in kids

A new study shows that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are on the rise in toddlers, and Canadian children are some of the most at risk.

Vanessa Milne

How to make mess-free splatter Easter eggs

How to make mess-free splatter Easter eggs

Are you ready to shake it? This trick for decorating Easter eggs leaves you with gorgeous splatter eggs and no mess!

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How to make mess-free tie-dye Easter eggs

How to make mess-free tie-dye Easter eggs

Decorating Easter eggs is definitely fun, but it leaves a big mess. So try out this awesome hack for making tie-dye eggs, without the mess.

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20 fun Easter egg decorating ideas

20 fun Easter egg decorating ideas

Grab a carton of eggs and get ready for some fun. From no-mess tie-dye to adorable bunnies, we show you 20 ways to decorate Easter eggs.

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How to make a monogrammed Easter egg

How to make a monogrammed Easter egg

If looking for something some different (and educational) ways to decorate Easter eggs, try putting your kids' initials on them. A is for awesome!

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19 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

19 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

From catching bugs to painting with sticks, these activities will keep your toddler busy—and engaged with the great outdoors.

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How to handle an overly talkative kid

How to handle an overly talkative kid

Having a talkative kid can get pretty overwhelming. Here are some ways to deal with his chatter while maintaining his self-esteem.

Stacey Stein

10 cute things to put in an Easter egg that aren't candy

10 cute things to put in an Easter egg that aren't candy

Sometimes there is such a thing as too much chocolate. Go sugar-free with these sweet Easter gifts that fit in a plastic egg.

Amy Valm