From Death Star piñatas to lightsaber tag, here's how to throw a Star Wars party that's out of this galaxy.

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Birthday party ideas

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

Kids

Media exposure becomes harder to control once your kids hit school-age. Here's how to handle it when even kids' movies scare your little one.

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

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How to help kids overcome the fear of needles 

What's playing?

Did that bandage leave behind a dirty, sticky mess? Here's a fast trick.

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Kids need risky outdoor play—here’s why

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Kids health

Kids who are afraid of needles often have parents who inadvertently caused them to fear needles when they were babies and preschoolers.

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Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Swapping correct anatomical words like "penis" and "vagina" with the vague term "private parts" in the sex-ed curriculum doesn't uphold modesty—it teaches shame.

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Ontario's sex-ed curriculum: Your questions answered

In defense of Ontario's new sex-ed curriculum

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Nose picking, shirt sucking, hair twirling, knee jiggling—your kid might just have one of these bad habits. Here's how to get her to cut it out without shaming her.

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How to get your kid to stop biting his nails

Baby teeth: When do kids start losing them?

Social skills

Dina Kulik is a mom, paediatrician and emergency room doctor, and she's here to answer your all your kids' health FAQs.

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6 tips for dealing with your kid’s eczema

Cold and flu

From doggie bags to pupcakes, get inspired with these PAW Patrol ideas.

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13 fun indoor birthday party themes for kids

Your kids can now battle ships on-the-go in this classic game for two - Just click print!

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Indoor Activities

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Print out this grid for a game of Categories - choose names, colours or animals to start things off!

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Download and print out this fun game to pass the time: Dots and squares printable

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Make funny creation foldovers with your kiddies!

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Use these book quote printables for your bash

Games

Play Why? with your kids with this easy printable template

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Print the Sprouts template to play with your kids!

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Get wild and let your little party animals roam free at this spotted and striped jungle party.

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13 fun indoor birthday party ideas for kids

From birthday party decorations and kid-friendly finger foods to the coolest kids party ideas, learn how to throw the best kids' birthday parties ever. 

Birthday parties

Every parent has endured those moments when their kid won't stop talking and talking and talking...

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#ThisIsMyLife: Games you can play while hardly moving or speaking

8 things you’ve (probably) never done unless you’re a parent

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 reasons your toddler is freaking out right now

Humour

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Preschool

Here’s what to expect if your kid is referred to an orthodontist.

What you need to know before your kid gets braces

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How to prepare for your child’s first dental visit

How to promote your child’s dental health

Steps and Stages

Giving your kid a warning that it's almost time to turn off the iPad doesn't avoid a freak-out, according to a new study.

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6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids' screen time

Is using a tablet to keep your kid occupied lazy parenting?

How to set up parental controls on your iPad or iPhone

Discipline

Screaming tantrums in public and the notorious terrible twos: Learn how to handle the many ups and downs of toddler behaviour while maintaining your sanity.

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler behaviour

Switching from house to rep league isn’t something to take lightly.

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Kids' sports in Canada: All new stats for parents

How to pick the right sport for your child 

Sports drinks: Health concerns parents should know about

How to deal with your child's growing pains

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Little Kids

12 Star Wars birthday party ideas

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

How to remove bandage residue

Baby getting shots? Why it's important for parents to stay calm

Sanitized sex-ed is dangerous

How to get your kid to break her bad habits

Your most frequently asked kids' health questions answered

13 PAW Patrol birthday party ideas

Battleship printable

Categories printable

Hangman printable

Dots and squares printable

Foldovers printable

Why? printable

Sprouts printable

How to throw a jungle party

#ThisIsMyLife: When your kid won't shut up

What you need to know before your kid gets braces

Study: Two-minute warnings don't prevent tantrums

Is your kid ready for rep sports?