Kids

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

7 Car Seat Mistakes You’re Probably Making

7 Car Seat Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Most kids aren’t secured in car seats as well as they should be, but with a bit of know-how from experts, you can avoid the most common car seat errors.

Dory Cerny

3 free online invitation sites

3 free online invitation sites

Using paper invitations that force you to write the same thing over and over again? Not necessary in this day and age! Here are three cute online options.

Amy Valm

How to potty train—four methods to try

How to potty train—four methods to try

From the three-day potty training method to a potty training chart, we break down all the different potty training techniques you can try.

Karen Robock

How to do Belle's princess hair

How to do Belle's princess hair

Bonjour, Belle! Turn your little princess into Belle by following this easy hair tutorial. You just need a yellow satin ribbon to complete the look.

Today's Parent

Pipe cleaner craft: Heart crowns

Pipe cleaner craft: Heart crowns

Turn your little one into the Queen of Hearts with this fun and easy pipe cleaner craft.

Today's Parent

How to make galaxy Easter eggs

How to make galaxy Easter eggs

Easter egg decorating just got intergalactic! With some paint, a stiff paintbrush and of course, an egg, you can make the coolest Easter craft.

Today's Parent

Redshirting kindergarten: New data on when to start school

Redshirting kindergarten: New data on when to start school

The TDSB has released data that supports redshirting kindergarten for kids with late-month birthdays. Here, the pros and cons of waiting an extra year.

Tim Johnson

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

Facts on the virus, vaccines and what symptoms to look out for.

Claire Gagne

How to make moving with kids easier

Toddler behaviour

How to make moving with kids easier

Moving with small kids is a trip. Here are some ways to make the move with your kids more exciting than scary.

Sadiya Dendar

A superhero in the making: How to make a cool felt cape

A superhero in the making: How to make a cool felt cape

With a few craft supplies, you can make a superhero cape. We asked a few superheroes from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital to help us make some.

Today's Parent

How to make paper bag star decorations

Birthday parties

How to make paper bag star decorations

Do you have three minutes? That's literally all you'll need to make these stellar paper bag decorations.

Mandy Milks

How to make a decorative washi tape banner

Birthday parties

How to make a decorative washi tape banner

If you think duct tape is versatile, you haven't met washi tape. Grab a few colourful rolls and make this easy birthday banner.

Amy Valm

5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

Your kid’s super soft skin is suddenly angry. Here’s our soothing guide to the most common skin sensitivities.

Claire Gagne

Is it time schools allowed cellphones in the classroom?

Is it time schools allowed cellphones in the classroom?

A new study suggests that schools should stop fighting the technological tide and find ways to incorporate cellphones into classwork.

Michelle Mcquigge

How to teach your kid to self-regulate

How to teach your kid to self-regulate

These simple techniques will help your child self-regulate when they are over- or understimulated.

Erin Pooley

Why you should give your kid an allowance

Why you should give your kid an allowance

An allowance doesn't just give your kid money to buy Lego, it teaches her valuable life skills, too.

Aleksandra Sagan, The Canadian Press

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection reports that kids have received inappropriate messages on the popular gaming site Roblox.

The Associated Press

What kids really think of New York Fashion Week

What kids really think of New York Fashion Week

"WHAT?! No. No. No." These stylish kids have some thoughts on the latest runway looks.

Today's Parent

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Should you take your kid to the ER? Or would it be better to stay home? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines the best way to respond to a serious health concern.

Dr. Dina Kulik

10 Fun Games to Play with Toddlers

Toddler development

10 Fun Games to Play with Toddlers

The right game can boost your toddler’s cognitive, physical and emotional skills. Here are some easy games to play with toddlers to get you started.

Emily Rivas