Kids

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

Babysitting 101: Finding and keeping a super-sitter

Babysitting 101: Finding and keeping a super-sitter

Your guide to scoring (and keeping) your Saturday-night sitter

Kelli Korducki

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

Thinking about adding a furry, feathery or scaly pet to the family? Read these tips on getting a family pet.

Colleen Seto

Study says dads are key to raising healthy eaters

Study says dads are key to raising healthy eaters

If you’re a mom who’s struggling to feed a picky eater, it might be time for Dad to intervene.

Jessica Leeder

I let my kid listen to rock and roll music

I let my kid listen to rock and roll music

One music-loving dad is tired of traditional kids song so switches gears to rock and roll.

Stuart Berman

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

The latest ParticipACTION report card is in, and Canadian kids don't score well when it comes to movement skills and physical activity.

Lisa Kadane

How to put an end to your kid's badgering

How to put an end to your kid's badgering

Is your child the master at persistent pestering? Challenge their badgering with these three tips.

Elizabeth Chorney-Booth

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

And should I be worried they’re not feeling enough?

Aviva Rubin

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

How much sleep is enough for your kids? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's new guidelines might surprise you.

Emily Rivas

Trading toys: 4 tips to help your kid

Trading toys: 4 tips to help your kid

Swapping tradables can help develop social skills, but sometimes those exchanges end in tears.

Erin Silver

14 sweet books about Grandpas

14 sweet books about Grandpas

We've rounded up the cutest books about the special bond between kids and their grandfathers.

Jessica Spera

How to get the teacher you want

How to get the teacher you want

As the school year winds down, many parents start angling to get their kids assigned to the best teacher for next fall. Does that make them pushy?

Susan Goldberg

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's a best friend. Here's how to help when your child and her BFF part ways.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

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