Kids

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

App traps: How to avoid tricky in-game purchase offers

App traps: How to avoid tricky in-game purchase offers

Your kids may be spending more than just their free time online.

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5 daycare problems solved

5 daycare problems solved

Whatever daycare problems you might have– whether it's the snacks, naps or communication– here's how to get what you need.

Tracy Chappell

How to throw a basketball party

Birthday parties

How to throw a basketball party

Throw a slam dunk of a party for your little MVP with this simple basketball fête.

Amy Valm

33 best apps for school-age kids

33 best apps for school-age kids

Make learning fun with the best apps for school-age kids.

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Minecraft 101

Are you confused by Minecraft? Now parents can learn the way of the pixel with this comprehensive guide.

Emily Rivas

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

Try this simple three-step trick!

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How I talk to my kids about the Ghomeshi trial

How I talk to my kids about the Ghomeshi trial

I’m not about to explain what it means to choke someone out—so how do I cover issues of consent and violence with my kids in light of the Ghomeshi trial? I enlisted an expert to help me with some real talk.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How to get your child to take medicine

How to get your child to take medicine

Getting your kid to take medicine isn't always easy, but these tips can help you make it go down—without the angst and in the most delightful way.

Cheryl Embrett

9 best play cafés in Canada

9 best play cafés in Canada

Looking for a kid-friendly café where you can do some work or enjoy a cup of coffee while the kids play? We've rounded up the best play cafés in Canada.

Alex Mlynek

How to make edible playdough

How to make edible playdough

If your kid happens to nibble on this homemade dough it's OK because it's dye-free and made with ingredients found in your cupboard.

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How to throw a hockey-themed party

Birthday parties

How to throw a hockey-themed party

Oh, the good ol’ hockey game. It sure is the best game you can name.

Emily Piccinin

How many naps does your toddler need?

How many naps does your toddler need?

One nap or two? Or none? Here's what you need to know about how much sleep your toddler needs during the day.

Susan Spicer

4 ways to get your kid to eat more fruit

4 ways to get your kid to eat more fruit

Does your kid turn up her nose at the sight of an apple? Here are a few tricks to getting your kid to eat more fruit.

Madeleine Greey

Helping kids with sensory processing disorder

Helping kids with sensory processing disorder

As many as 15 percent of school-aged kids are estimated to have sensory processing disorder. Read more about it.

Julie M. Green

Free printable Valentine's Day cards

Free printable Valentine's Day cards

Give classmates and friends a little love this Feb. 14th with our free printable Valentine's Day cards. You'll have them filled out in no time!

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Best birthday party places across Canada

Birthday parties

Best birthday party places across Canada

Planning your kid's big day will be a piece of cake with our cross-country guide.

Emily Sadler

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

A head-to-toe examination of your kid's annual checkup. Here's what to expect when visiting the paediatrician and how to best prepare for the appointment.

Cathie Kryczka

5 healthy chocolate snacks

5 healthy chocolate snacks

Mixed with wholesome ingredients, these new chocolate snacks are almost virtuous.

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100 best Canadian kids' books of all time

100 best Canadian kids' books of all time

We surveyed experts from coast to coast to help us create this awesome list of titles. Are any of your favourite Canadian kids' books on our list?

Amy Valm

Kid talk: What do you love about your parents

Kid talk: What do you love about your parents

Hey kids, what do you love about your parents? Here are a few adorable answers.

Alyssa Ashton