Kids

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

5 toddler games to play when you're sick

5 toddler games to play when you're sick

Five ways to keep little ones busy when you’re just not up to the job.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

How to ace your parent-teacher interview

How to ace your parent-teacher interview

What to ask, what not to do and other tips to help you get the most out of your parent-teacher interview

Kate Winn

How to dig out pumpkin seeds

How to dig out pumpkin seeds

Cleaning out a pumpkin can be fun—but very goopy—family activity. Here's a simple solution.

Today's Parent

7 awesome birthday party entertainers in Atlantic Canada

7 awesome birthday party entertainers in Atlantic Canada

If your little one likes balloons, magic, science or reptiles then you're in luck! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Atlantic Canada.

Alex Mlynek

6 best birthday party entertainers in Edmonton

Birthday parties

6 best birthday party entertainers in Edmonton

Guess who’s coming to your kid’s next party? Dora, a snake and Darth Vader! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Edmonton.

Alex Mlynek

7 best birthday party entertainers in Montreal

7 best birthday party entertainers in Montreal

Get ready to throw the most awesome bash for your kids! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Montreal.

Alex Mlynek

8 best birthday party entertainers in Ottawa

Birthday parties

8 best birthday party entertainers in Ottawa

Looking to throw your kid an extra special birthday party? Book one of these awesome entertainers, from a magician to a superhero.

Alex Mlynek

Ponytails, fishtails and buns—by Dad! Fathers get into the hairstyling action

Ponytails, fishtails and buns—by Dad! Fathers get into the hairstyling action

How many girls get to say their dad did their hair? Philippe Morgese is making hair-braiding fun and easy for dads.

Davina Sinnatamby

Booster seat rules by province

Booster seat rules by province

Not sure if it's time to stop using a booster seat? Keep your child safe and double-check your province's rules before calling it quits.

Astrid van den Broek

10 best birthday party entertainers in Vancouver

Birthday parties

10 best birthday party entertainers in Vancouver

Make your kid’s next party one to remember by inviting one of these awesome birthday party entertainers in Vancouver.

Alex Mlynek

How to throw a kids' cookie party

Birthday parties

How to throw a kids' cookie party

Break out the sprinkles, the chocolate and the icing bag. As this cookie party shows, everything is sweeter with friends.

Amy Valm

8 best birthday party entertainers in Toronto and the GTA

Birthday parties

8 best birthday party entertainers in Toronto and the GTA

Cinderella, a chinchilla named Ashleigh and Pockets the Clown could all be at your next party! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Toronto.

Alex Mlynek

9 best birthday party entertainers in Saskatoon

Birthday parties

9 best birthday party entertainers in Saskatoon

A magician, a lizard and a princess or two could all be guests at your next bash! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Saskatoon.

Alex Mlynek

When Halloween costumes are too sexy for kids

When Halloween costumes are too sexy for kids

How to navigate this tricky Halloween dilemma.

Rosemary Counter

What to do when your kid breaks a bone

What to do when your kid breaks a bone

As long as there are kids, there will be broken bones. Here’s how to spot ’em and what to do next.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 best birthday party entertainers in Winnipeg

7 best birthday party entertainers in Winnipeg

Guess who’s coming to your kid’s next bash? A princess, a snake and a yogi! There are so many great birthday party entertainers in Winnipeg.

Alex Mlynek

7 best birthday party entertainers in Calgary

Birthday parties

7 best birthday party entertainers in Calgary

Guess who’s coming to your birthday party? Darth Vader, a princess and some very cute bunnies. Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Calgary.

Alex Mlynek

Can strep throat trigger your child's OCD?

Can strep throat trigger your child's OCD?

Millions of kids get strep each year, but only a few of them will develop nervous tics and OCD soon after. Is there a link?

Shawna Cohen

Dancing toddler isn't impressed when mom turns down his jam

Dancing toddler isn't impressed when mom turns down his jam

You know when your favourite song comes on the radio and you're grooving along. And then somebody turns it off? This dancing toddler feels your pain.

Angela Serednicki

Why teachers on Twitter is a good thing

Why teachers on Twitter is a good thing

"I’ll bet a lot of teachers wish they could always limit their correspondence to parents to only 140 characters."

Ian Mendes