Kids

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

How to channel your overactive child's energy

How to channel your overactive child's energy

Some kids are just more intense, energetic and persistent than average. Here are some things you should—and shouldn't—do when raising spirited children.

Lisa Bendall

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Tiger Mom or Dolphin Parent? Two parents and their opinions on letting children quit extracurricular activities.

Lisa Murphy

How to throw a Pokémon party

Birthday parties

How to throw a Pokémon party

Gather your Poké-obsessed trainers and set up a Poké gym for a celebration that goes beyond pin the tail on the Pikachu.

Alyssa Ashton

Watch the new Sick Kids hospital campaign that proves sickness is not weakness

Watch the new Sick Kids hospital campaign that proves sickness is not weakness

You've got to watch this kick-ass, empowering new campaign from Sick Kids.

Today's Parent

Anxiety disorders in children

Anxiety disorders in children

An anxious kid’s days are dominated by tension and “what if?” thinking. Here’s how to help a child who’s struggling with an anxiety disorder.

Paula Schuck

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

Two parents debate whether or not Halloween should be a celebration of blood, fear and death.

David Eddie

15 healthy bedtime snacks kids love

15 healthy bedtime snacks kids love

Fill little tummies and get your kids ready for sleep with these tasty bedtime snacks.

Alex Mlynek

Should your kid be riding in the front seat?

Should your kid be riding in the front seat?

Dory Cerny

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

It's not easy, but when it comes to talking to your kids about maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to talk about what foods or activities they can add in, rather than what they shouldn’t eat or do.

Kathryn Hayward

Should you be worried about your overly affectionate toddler?

Toddler behaviour

Should you be worried about your overly affectionate toddler?

While your toddler's enthusiastic hugs and kisses might seem like too much, showing this affection is normal to his development.

Teresa Pitman

Kids try stuff: Rambutan

Kids try stuff: Rambutan

"I'm not really excited to try this." Watch as these kids eat rambutan for the first time.

Today's Parent

Kids try stuff: Pomegranate

Kids try stuff: Pomegranate

It’s an apple. No, a humungous onion. Wait, it’s a pear, right? Kids are a bit confused when they try a pomegranate.

Today's Parent

Kids try stuff: Plantain

Kids try stuff: Plantain

This isn’t a banana?! Here’s what happens when kids try a plantain (warning, there is spitting!)

Today's Parent

Kids try stuff: Dragon fruit

Kids try stuff: Dragon fruit

ROAR! This is what happens when you make kids try weird fruit.

Today's Parent

When your kid is suddenly anxious about everything

When your kid is suddenly anxious about everything

My five-year-old daughter, Anna, rarely worried about anything. This summer, that all changed.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

10 reasons why I'm thankful my kids are older

10 reasons why I'm thankful my kids are older

He might not mention it at Thanksgiving dinner, but this year, Ian Mendes is grateful that his kids are older.

Ian Mendes

Ask Dr. Dina: My kid has to have his tonsils out. Is it worth the trouble?

Ask Dr. Dina: My kid has to have his tonsils out. Is it worth the trouble?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Doctors reveal the best ways to soothe your kid’s runny nose, cough and fever. Plus, which symptoms are a sign you should take your kid to the doctor.

Lisa Bendall

Ask Dr. Dina: How can I prevent my kid from getting lice?

Ask Dr. Dina: How can I prevent my kid from getting lice?

Dr. Dina Kulik

15 adorable kids' denim pieces for fall

15 adorable kids' denim pieces for fall

Erin Finlayson