Kids

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

Whole milk may be a healthier choice for kids than low-fat or skim

Whole milk may be a healthier choice for kids than low-fat or skim

Study finds that kids who drink whole milk are three times less likely to be overweight and have higher vitamin D levels than kids who drink low-fat milk.

The Canadian Press

Study: How eliminating wait time for autism treatment leads to better outcomes and saves money

Study: How eliminating wait time for autism treatment leads to better outcomes and saves money

Removing waitlists could not only help kids dealing with ASD, but save taxpayers money too.

Emily Rivas

New study shows Canadian kids are among least active in the world

New study shows Canadian kids are among least active in the world

Canadian kids, once again, score a failing mark in physical literacy. And there‘s no reason, lead researcher Mark Tremblay says, kids can’t be more active.

The Canadian Press

Stage fright: How to help kids with performance anxiety

Stage fright: How to help kids with performance anxiety

Does your child get butterflies before ballet recitals, school concerts or class presentations? Performance anxiety is common in kids. We asked experts how to cope.

Kate Winn

Ask Dr. Dina: How can I stop my toddler from biting everything?

Toddler behaviour

Ask Dr. Dina: How can I stop my toddler from biting everything?

Got a mini Dracula at your house? Here's what to do when your tot wants to chow down on everything—even you.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Hatchimals: The hottest toy of the year might be sold out

Hatchimals: The hottest toy of the year might be sold out

Does your kid desperately want a Hatchimal for Christmas? Well, we have some bad news. The hottest toy of 2016 appears to already be sold out.

Jessica Spera

5 ways to deal with a picky eater—from a chef

5 ways to deal with a picky eater—from a chef

Chopped Canada judge and chef Roger Mooking is just like us: one of his daughters is a picky eater. Here are his top tips on how to deal.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Parent hack: How to easily wash paint off your kid's hands

Parent hack: How to easily wash paint off your kid's hands

Makers gonna make, and often times they make a big mess in the process. Keep clean-up easy with this simple hack that removes paint from hands.

Amy Valm

4 best strategy games for big kids

4 best strategy games for big kids

The right board and card games can make your kid smarter. Here are the ones to buy for your family.

Kelly Pedro

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

Self-feeding gives babies a little independence, here's what you should know.

Teresa Pitman

10 reasons to not panic about your picky eater

10 reasons to not panic about your picky eater

Stress is inevitable when your kid's diet consists of toasted O cereal and peanut butter. Here are a few gentle reminders that yes, it's going to be OK.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Kids' hair: How to do a pony roll-up

Kids' hair: How to do a pony roll-up

Turn a basic ponytail into a pretty updo with this easy hairstyle!

Today's Parent

How to deal with the constant "Why" question

Toddler behaviour

How to deal with the constant "Why" question

Your little inquisitive one wants an explanation to everything! Here's how to answer her questions without getting annoyed.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to brush your toddler's teeth when she's not into it

How to brush your toddler's teeth when she's not into it

Emily Senger

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

If your kid has an eye problem, don't panic. Here’s what to do when it comes to common eye problems and caring for your kids’ eyes.

Karen Robock

Confession: I've resorted to feeding my picky eater mac and cheese

Confession: I've resorted to feeding my picky eater mac and cheese

"In our weaker moments (after a long day of work, there is no other kind), we just put a pot on the stove and bust open the powder packet."

Stuart Berman

Ask Dr. Dina: My daughter keeps cracking her knuckles. Will it cause any permanent damage?

Ask Dr. Dina: My daughter keeps cracking her knuckles. Will it cause any permanent damage?

The constant cracking may sound icky but there's no need to worry.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Picky eaters: 3 experts weigh in on your FAQs

Picky eaters: 3 experts weigh in on your FAQs

We assembled a dream team of experts and peppered them with our pickiest questions. Some of their answers might surprise you.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

25 cool Minecraft gifts

25 cool Minecraft gifts

Cool Minecraft gifts for the mini master builders in your life.

Amy Valm

Is there a perfect age to start music lessons?

Is there a perfect age to start music lessons?

Recent research identifies an optimal age for putting your kids in music lessons.

Tamar Satov