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How to Tie Shoes: The bunny Ears Method

How to Tie Shoes: The bunny Ears Method

There are a couple different ways to teach your kid how to tie her shoes. But the easiest way obviously includes bunny ears.

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Dachshund data to help doctors treat kids with rare form of epilepsy

Dachshund data to help doctors treat kids with rare form of epilepsy

Sick Kids researchers, veterinary specialists and dachshund owners work together to tackle a devastating disease.

Valerie Howes

Everything you need to get your kid ready for kindergarten

Everything you need to get your kid ready for kindergarten

Starting kindergarten is a big deal for you and your kid. These tips will help you both get ready for the big day—with minimal tears at drop-off.

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Top kids' lunch snack ideas for the back-to-school season

Top kids' lunch snack ideas for the back-to-school season

Helen Williams

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Treats have basically replaced snacks—and that’s really bad for kids

Meant to be a once-in-a-while thing, treats are now ubiquitous in kids' daily lives.

Cara Rosenbloom

Your ultimate back-to-school guide

Your ultimate back-to-school guide

Get your little learner ready with the coolest gear and most stylin’ outfits, plus find prep tips and more.

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How to get your kid ready for kindergarten: Your weekly to-do list

How to get your kid ready for kindergarten: Your weekly to-do list

From establishing a morning routine to getting a new backpack, make sure your preschooler is ready for kindergarten with our four-week plan.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to encourage reading in preschoolers

How to encourage reading in preschoolers

Want to raise a voracious reader? Here are five ways you can encourage your preschooler to read.

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20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

We spoke to the country’s best kindergarten teachers to find out the most effective tactics and strategies they use to manage behaviour.

Kara Aaserud

What school supplies your kid needs for kindergarten

What school supplies your kid needs for kindergarten

Just like your little one, the list of school supplies necessary for kindergarten is quite short.

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29 awesome kids' items at Ikea for $10 or less

29 awesome kids' items at Ikea for $10 or less

Meatballs, stepping stools, art supplies and more. What doesn't this place have? We've rounded up the best kids' stuff to buy at Ikea—and it's $10 or less.

Amy Valm

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

Let your kid get dirty—no really, it's good for her to jump in that mud puddle. Here are seven ways you can boost your kid's gut health.

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Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Stress can have alarming effects on kids

Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

When your kid’s self-esteem is being worn down by bullying, experts recommend taking these steps to improve their confidence and self-worth.

Antonia Mcguire

8 tips for cooking with kids

8 tips for cooking with kids

Cooking can help kids develop essential learning and motor skills. Here are some tips to get them started.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I do the first time my child gets a bee sting?

It can be scary waiting to see how your child will react to a bee sting. Here's what to watch for when you don't know if they're allergic.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to Tie Shoes: The Magic Method

How to Tie Shoes: The Magic Method

There are a couple different teach your kid how to tie her shoes. But the magic method is the absolute fastest way to tie your shoes.

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Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

Ask Dr. Dina: Could lake bacteria at the cottage make my kid sick?

When it comes to summer fun, the water is a great place to cool off. But what about germs and bacteria in the lake?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Many kids who are told they have penicillin allergies after developing a rash when they take the drug aren't actually allergic.

Vanessa Milne

How to make a calming jar

How to make a calming jar

Is your kid feeling anxious or battling a case of the worries. Try a calming jar.

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