Kids

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

19 STEM books your kids will love

19 STEM books your kids will love

Want to prepare your child for a career in science, technology, engineering or math? Get them started with these great STEM books.

Davina Sinnatamby

26 best Canadian books for big kids

26 best Canadian books for big kids

There's nothing like curling up with a good novel. Check out the top Canadian books for big kids.

Amy Valm

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

Check out our Frozen birthday party ideas. We've got Olaf invitations, Elsa cakes and more!

Davina Sinnatamby

How to talk to your kids about alcohol

How to talk to your kids about alcohol

Don't wait until high school to discuss alcohol with your kids. Experts say you should start by age 9. Here's how to start the convo.

Bonnie Schiedel

Fostering independence in kids with disabilities

Fostering independence in kids with disabilities

Kids living with severe disabilities often have countless doctor visits, medical tests, physio appointments. That’s why giving them "a day of yes” can be so powerful.

Today's Parent

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

What to do for summer child-care when kids resist camp, but are too young to stay home alone.

Lisa Kadane

How to talk with your tween about secrets

How to talk with your tween about secrets

It's normal for your tween and her friends to begin keeping secrets. Here's how you can deal with their covert conversations.

Lisa Kadane

18 awesome shark products

18 awesome shark products

Shark attack! Get a load of these adorable fishy-themed products.

Erin Finlayson

Has Lego become too violent?

Has Lego become too violent?

A new study says that Lego toys have become more violent. One mom of two Lego-obsessed boys agrees.

Leah McLaren

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Two parents discuss whether or not you should let your child mingle with unvaccinated children.

Meg Payne

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Birthday parties

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Are birthday presents essential at your kid's party? Two parents weigh in on both sides.

Today's Parent

How to get your kid to share: An age-by-age guide

How to get your kid to share: An age-by-age guide

Not sure how to get your kid to share? Try these helpful tips.

Susan Spicer

Is Using a Tablet to Keep Your Kid Occupied Lazy Parenting?

Is Using a Tablet to Keep Your Kid Occupied Lazy Parenting?

Now that childhood has gone high-tech, some parents are left feeling guilty about all that screen time.

Athena Tsavliris

6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

Hollering and other bad habits may seem to work—but here's what experts say about discipline that will hone your kids' behaviour over the long haul.

Astrid Van Den Broek

How to deal with two kids under two

How to deal with two kids under two

Adjusting to having two kids under two can be a challenge. Check out these tips on how to juggle your toddler's needs with your new baby’s.

Claire Gagne

12 Star Wars birthday party ideas

12 Star Wars birthday party ideas

From Death Star piñatas to lightsaber tag, here's how to throw a Star Wars party that's out of this galaxy.

Davina Sinnatamby

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

Media exposure becomes harder to control once your kids hit school-age. Here's how to handle it when even kids' movies scare your little one.

Diane Peters

5 tips for dealing with toddler frustration

5 tips for dealing with toddler frustration

Toddlers know what they want, but they can't always tell you. Here's how to deal.

Teresa Pitman

How to remove bandage residue

How to remove bandage residue

Did that bandage leave behind a dirty, sticky mess? Here's a fast trick.

Amy Valm

Baby getting shots? Why it's important for parents to stay calm

Baby getting shots? Why it's important for parents to stay calm

Kids who are afraid of needles often have parents who inadvertently caused them to fear needles when they were babies and preschoolers.

Katie Dupuis