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 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

Don't break the bank when it comes back-to-school shopping. Follow these easy pointers for big savings.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade

How to throw a rainbow-themed birthday party

Birthday parties

How to throw a rainbow-themed birthday party

Think on the bright side and throw a colourful party. There might even be a pot of gold at its end.

Amy Valm

My child is stuck between being a little kid and a big kid—and it's tough!

My child is stuck between being a little kid and a big kid—and it's tough!

"Anna is on the cusp between little kid and big kid, and some days it seems to overwhelm her."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

New study shows time outs have their place, especially for kids who are, you know, difficult.

Claire Gagne

Should twins be in the same class?

Should twins be in the same class?

Two parents weigh in on why their twins should and shouldn’t be in the same classroom.

Today's Parent

20 best kids’ backpacks for school

20 best kids’ backpacks for school

We've rounded up the best kids' backpacks for back to school.

Erin Finlayson

8 cute lunch bags for back-to-school

8 cute lunch bags for back-to-school

These cool lunch bags are sure to be the talk of the lunchroom.

Erin Finlayson

Kids' hair how-tos: Rickrack braid

Kids' hair how-tos: Rickrack braid

This fun video shows you how to do a Rickrack braid.

Alyssa Ashton

How to treat a blister

How to treat a blister

Follow these steps to help heal a painful blister.

Today's Parent

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador

Five-hundred-million-year-old fossils, rocky coastline views and an old mail road await on these family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Bonnie Schiedel

8 family-friendly bike trails in Ontario

8 family-friendly bike trails in Ontario

Visit a petting zoo, glide through a forest, watch giant ships head through a canal—two wheels really can be the best way to see the sights.

Bonnie Schiedel

5 must-try biking trails in New Brunswick

5 must-try biking trails in New Brunswick

Pedal across a sea floor at low tide, try out a cycling track and explore a reclaimed gravel pit — this province offers unique family biking trails.

Bonnie Schiedel

Kids' hair how-tos: Fishtail braid

Kids' hair how-tos: Fishtail braid

Learn how to do a fishtail braid.

Alyssa Ashton

27 fun kids' water bottles and lunch accessories

27 fun kids' water bottles and lunch accessories

From water bottles to bento boxes, we've rounded up the coolest, cutest, most fun lunch accessories for the new school year.

Erin Finlayson

When can kids stay home alone?

When can kids stay home alone?

How old is old enough to ditch the daycare costs and let your child stay home alone.

Susan Goldberg

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

Back-to-school shopping can be pricey, but with a little homework and some smarts, you can save now and in the long run.

Cara Smusiak

How happy are your kids, really?

How happy are your kids, really?

New research may give parents reason to pause and ask themselves if their children are truly happy.

Jennifer Pinarski

6 family-friendly biking trails in Quebec

6 family-friendly biking trails in Quebec

Pedal along the river or through the trees with your family on one of these beautiful cycling paths.

Bonnie Schiedel

When is thumb-sucking a problem?

When is thumb-sucking a problem?

Thumb-sucking might soothe your little one in the short term, but should you worry about the long-term effects?

Hannah Terry-Whyte

Birthday party ideas: Pirate theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Pirate theme

Set sail with your best mates for an adventure on the high seas with these pirate-themed birthday party ideas.

Kate Stewart