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 do I take a pacifier away?

How do I take a pacifier away?

Your toddler's pacifier helps them feel safe and calm, but it may be time for them to move on. Here's how to take a pacifier away.

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How do I potty train?

How do I potty train?

Is it time to potty train your child? We can help!

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10 awesome movies to watch with your tween daughter

10 awesome movies to watch with your tween daughter

Pop up some popcorn and enjoy these must-see movies featuring brave, intelligent and adventurous girls.

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5 Fun Ways to Jump Rope

5 Fun Ways to Jump Rope

Jump rope games are fun and get your kids moving.

Emily Rivas

How to stop toddlers from biting

Toddler behaviour

How to stop toddlers from biting

First of all, this is totally normal! Second of all, there is help. Try these tips to stop toddlers from biting.

Sydney Loney

15 unique birthday party ideas

Birthday parties

15 unique birthday party ideas

Hosting a birthday, but don't stuck on a theme? Choose one from our list of unique birthday party ideas!

Jessica Spera

What does a serving size look like?

What does a serving size look like?

Worried that your toddler isn't eating enough? Use this guide to figure out how much they need every day and what a serving size actually looks like.

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Recycled craft: Paper roll mini city

Recycled craft: Paper roll mini city

See those empty paper rolls? Those are your craft supplies. With a little creativity you can turn them into an awesome recycled craft.

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How to help your kids like themselves more now

How to help your kids like themselves more now

Help your kids improve their self-esteem and silence their inner critic with Cheryl Bradshaw's new book.

Kim Shiffman

Jungle party printables

Birthday parties

Jungle party printables

Have a wild time at your very own jungle party. We've got free printables to make it easy.

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UTIs in kids: Know the signs

UTIs in kids: Know the signs

A urinary tract infection is difficult to spot, but easy to treat. Here's everything you need to know about UTIs in kids.

Wendy Haaf

How to talk to girls: 8 ways to improve your daughter's self-esteem

How to talk to girls: 8 ways to improve your daughter's self-esteem

We want to raise daughters who will run the world, but could the words we use be accidentally sending the wrong message?

Kathryn Hayward

13 fun indoor birthday party themes for kids

Birthday parties

13 fun indoor birthday party themes for kids

When it's cold outside, keep the kids entertained with one of these awesome indoor birthday party themes.

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10 peanut-free birthday party snacks

10 peanut-free birthday party snacks

These birthday party snacks are sure to win over your little one's friends. And they're peanut-free too.

Davina Sinnatamby

3 tips for dealing with tween moodiness

3 tips for dealing with tween moodiness

How to navigate the stormy waters of early adolescence and tween moodiness.

Louise Gleeson

11 car seat dos and don'ts

11 car seat dos and don'ts

Prevent common car seat buying, installation and usage mistakes with this list of car seat dos and don'ts.

Dory Cerny

6 fun indoor activities for toddlers

6 fun indoor activities for toddlers

Being stuck in the house with your active tot can be rough. Cure a case of cabin fever with these indoor activities for toddlers.

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7 fun ways to ice a cake

Birthday parties

7 fun ways to ice a cake

Piped, painted, smeared or slathered—your cake will be gorgeous with these great ways to ice a cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make number birthday cakes

Birthday parties

How to make number birthday cakes

How old is she now? Tell your guests to check out the cake. Here's how to make number birthday cakes.

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3 best store-bought icings

3 best store-bought icings

Based on our rigorous office taste tests, this trio of store-bought frostings has the best shot of passing for homemade.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem