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How to help your kids break their bad habits

How to help your kids break their bad habits

It’s normal for kids to pick their nose or bite their nails, but these bad habits don't have to hang around. Here's how parents can gently help break them.

Claire Gagne

Montessori vs. traditional preschool: How to choose

Montessori vs. traditional preschool: How to choose

What's the difference between Montessori and traditional preschool or daycare? Here's what you should know—and how to pick the best care for your kid.

Jaclyn Law

How will Ontario schools keep kids safe during the third wave?

How will Ontario schools keep kids safe during the third wave?

Aaron Hutchins

What the new COVID-19 variants mean for parents and kids

What the new COVID-19 variants mean for parents and kids

It's no surprise to experts that the coronavirus has mutated, but it's definitely worrisome. Here's what parents need to know about the COVID-19 variants.

Vanessa Milne

Kids and masks: The newest info on double masking, disposable vs cloth and more

Kids and masks: The newest info on double masking, disposable vs cloth and more

Just when you thought your kid mask shopping was done, experts have new information to share about the type of face mask your child should be wearing.

Claire Gagne

My six-year-old's sleep is totally effed and I blame Zoom

My six-year-old's sleep is totally effed and I blame Zoom

If sleep has been a struggle for your family during virtual school and remote learning, you’re not alone. Here's help.

Ariel Brewster

20 Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

20 Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Show your little ones some love with these sweet Valentine's Day gifts for kids.

Simone Olivero

11 tricks for making a sick day less stressful

11 tricks for making a sick day less stressful

It sucks when kids are sick. You can use all the help you can get—so try these smart tips to make sick days less stressful.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Does your child refuse to get dressed in the morning? There's a reason why your independent preschooler puts up such a fight.

Tenille Bonoguore

Home Remedies for Kids' Colds That Actually Work

Home Remedies for Kids' Colds That Actually Work

Drugstore cough and cold meds aren’t recommended for kids, but there are plenty of safe home remedies parents can do that are worth trying.

Bonnie Schiedel

An Age-by-Age Guide to Skin Rashes and Conditions

An Age-by-Age Guide to Skin Rashes and Conditions

Rashes in kids of all ages are common, but they can be hard to identify. Read this head-to-toe guide for common children's skin rashes, age-by-age.

Wendy Haaf

Could your kid have celiac disease?

Could your kid have celiac disease?

Celiac causes all sorts of seemingly random health issues, like diarrhea, irritability, anemia and dental problems. Here's what to do if you suspect it.

Kim Shiffman

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

Karen Robock

What parents need to know about the video game Among Us

What parents need to know about the video game Among Us

You've heard your kids talking about a murder-mystery game called Among Us, and you have questions. Luckily, our simple guide has the answers.

Kevin John Siazon

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

Read the same book five times in one sitting? It can actually be helping your kid. Here's how to approach repetition without losing your sanity.

Cathie Kryczka

7 homemade baby toys you can make out of ordinary household stuff

7 homemade baby toys you can make out of ordinary household stuff

Instead of spending a ton of money, check your recycling bins and junk drawers for items you can repurpose as homemade baby toys.

Ariel Brewster

I used Star Wars to teach my sons about consent

I used Star Wars to teach my sons about consent

When my sons asked me a question about date rape, I turned to movies like Bladerunner, Star Wars and 10 Things I Hate About You to help explain.

Madeleine Deliee

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

There's a 1 in 15 chance your kid will need ear tube surgery at some point. Here's why, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

Lisa Kadane

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

Here's how to keep your kids off the couch, even if you don't have much space.

Angela Serednicki

7 Steps to Help Your Kid Get More Sleep

7 Steps to Help Your Kid Get More Sleep

Worried that your kid isn’t getting enough zzzs? Here’s how to make sure they’re waking up refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

Claire Gagne