Kids

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

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

"There’s something fantastic—and contagious—about the excitement of children on a quest."

Susan Goldberg

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

Whether you save them for a rainy day or your next day off, here are six upcoming films you should see this summer.

Jessica Spera

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

Heading back to school can also mean a return to the viruses, stressors and eating habits causing your child’s stomach pain.

Lisa Kadane

This little girl has the absolute cutest giggle you've ever heard

This little girl has the absolute cutest giggle you've ever heard

When pilot daddy takes his four-year-old daughter for a whirl, she is overcome with the MOST adorable fit of giggles!

Emily Piccinin

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

When I say that June is the craziest month of the year, you know what I mean, don’t you? I think it may even be worse than December.

Emma Waverman

12 must-have kids' summer shoes

12 must-have kids' summer shoes

Keep feet looking cool on those long summer days with these shoes!

Erin Finlayson

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

Birthday parties

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

If you can’t get out of the city, make the cottage come to you with this outdoorsy bash.

Emily Piccinin

Are vegetable and fruit pouches healthy?

Are vegetable and fruit pouches healthy?

Sure, they’re convenient, but veggie-and-fruit pouches shouldn’t replace whole foods in a child’s diet.

Sarah Remmer

Look at my bum!: Toddlers and their private parts

Look at my bum!: Toddlers and their private parts

When kids can’t keep their privates under wraps, it can be both hilarious and horrifying.

Stacey Stein

Ear piercing: What you need to know

Ear piercing: What you need to know

From methods of piercing to healing, plus treating the inevitable infection, here's what you need to know before letting your kid pierce her lobes.

A. Myers

How to catch kids’ melting ice cream

How to catch kids’ melting ice cream

Ice cream and frozen pops are perfect summer treats, but their messy ones, too.

Today's Parent

How to throw an emoji party

Birthday parties

How to throw an emoji party

Take the fun off-line and throw this fab emoji birthday bash!

Emily Piccinin

Throw a summer bash!

Throw a summer bash!

Host a fantastic party with these fun DIY ideas and free printables.

Today's Parent staff

How to throw a pineapple party

Birthday parties

How to throw a pineapple party

Bring a taste of the tropics to your winter fete with this sweet and sunny fruit.

Emily Piccinin

Birthday party ideas: Detective theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Detective theme

We've got the clues to help you solve this elementary planning puzzle.

Sadiya Dendar

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

These five easy "let's get messy" games, crafts and activities will help expose your toddler to new textures and materials.

Andrea Mulder-Slater

Use these book quote printables for your bash

Birthday parties

Use these book quote printables for your bash

Decorating for your literary-themed birthday bash? Use these free book quote printables to brighten up your space!

Emily Piccinin

Throw a book party!

Birthday parties

Throw a book party!

Your little bookworm will be smitten with this literary-themed book party.

Emily Piccinin

Make some grilled cheese sandwich books

Birthday parties

Make some grilled cheese sandwich books

These scrumptious sammies are the perfect snack to make for your book-themed party!

Emily Piccinin

Book party printable invitation

Birthday parties

Book party printable invitation

Throwing a book-themed birthday party and need the perfect invitation? What could be better suited than a library card invitation?

Emily Piccinin