Kids

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

The best birthday party places in the GTA

Birthday parties

The best birthday party places in the GTA

From trapeze lessons to a real recording studio experience, to an afternoon at a spa, there’s a perfect spot to fete your birthday kid.

Alex Mlynek

Throw a Star Wars party

Birthday parties

Throw a Star Wars party

Turning your living room into a galaxy far, far away is easy. With these fun (and Yoda-approved) Star Wars party ideas, strong, the force is.

Amy Valm

Kid talk: What are you thankful for?

Kid talk: What are you thankful for?

We asked kids to tell us what they’re thankful for this year. Their answers are both sweet and surprising.

Today's Parent

10 places in Winnipeg to host your next birthday party

Birthday parties

10 places in Winnipeg to host your next birthday party

Whether it’s exploring a four-seater plane, playing with puppies or navigating a corn maze, there’s a unique party option for your kid’s next birthday.

Alex Mlynek

Kids' apps we love 2015

Kids' apps we love 2015

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Today's Parent

10 fun places to host your next birthday party in Vancouver

Birthday parties

10 fun places to host your next birthday party in Vancouver

Snowtubing, zip-lining or recording a music video—Vancouver has plenty of options for your next birthday party.

Alex Mlynek

What the first day of school is really like

What the first day of school is really like

Messy kitchens and temper tantrums—this is what the first day of school was really like for Jennifer Pinarski.

Jennifer Pinarski

7 DIY Halloween costumes for kids

7 DIY Halloween costumes for kids

Scare up some fun with these adorable DIY Halloween costumes for kids.

Today's Parent

What to do when your toddler keeps waking up at night

What to do when your toddler keeps waking up at night

Your child used to sleep all night without a peep. Now he's waking up two, three or more times. Here's what you can do about it.

John Hoffman

Shopkins alert! The cutest collectibles from season 3

Shopkins alert! The cutest collectibles from season 3

Say hello to season three of Shopkins. Here are some toys we love from the new collection.

Today's Parent

How Much Homework is Too Much?

How Much Homework is Too Much?

A recent study suggests that too much homework is doing kids—and parents—a great disservice.

Emma Waverman

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Check out these tips on how to get your kids our the door in the morning.

Today's Parent

How to help your toddler gain more independence

How to help your toddler gain more independence

Your little one can't wait to gain more independence, but she still needs you to help steady her steps.

Teresa Pitman

School lunches: Then vs. now (have we gone crazy?!)

School lunches: Then vs. now (have we gone crazy?!)

Compared to when we were kids, school lunches just aren't what they used to be.

Emma Waverman

In defense of French immersion

In defense of French immersion

Miriam Porter had never considered French immersion for her son until she discovered he excelled at the language. She shares her experience here.

Miriam Porter

9 things parents need to know about whooping cough

9 things parents need to know about whooping cough

Outbreaks of whooping cough occur every year in Canada and around the world. Here are the facts on how it spreads, the symptoms and vaccination.

Cara Smusiak

8 things I wish I'd known about French immersion

8 things I wish I'd known about French immersion

As Emma Waverman pulls her kids from French immersion, she reflects on the things she wishes she'd known in advance.

Emma Waverman

4 family-friendly biking trails in Manitoba

4 family-friendly biking trails in Manitoba

Check out a gingerbread house, a lake stocked with trout and an awesome beginner mountain biking path on these family-friendly biking trails in Manitoba.

Bonnie Schiedel

6 family-friendly biking trails in Prince Edward Island

6 family-friendly biking trails in Prince Edward Island

Grab a bike and discover Prince Edward Island on these family-friendly biking trails.

Bonnie Schiedel

“Stay weird” and other brilliant advice from kids

“Stay weird” and other brilliant advice from kids

Watch this heartwarming video for some remarkable advice from kids.

Ashley Metzger