Kids

Preschool

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

How to toddler-proof your holidays

How to toddler-proof your holidays

Better safe than sorry! These toddler safety tips will help you prevent any mishaps over the holidays.

Lesley Young

4 Ways to Stop Nose Picking That Actually Work

4 Ways to Stop Nose Picking That Actually Work

Today's Parent

How to keep your kids on their best behaviour during family holiday meals

How to keep your kids on their best behaviour during family holiday meals

Ever experienced "worst-case scenario" with your kids at a family dinner? Here are some holiday meal tips and tricks from parents like you.

Today's Parent

10 holiday behaviour boosters

10 holiday behaviour boosters

Tension with the in-laws? Unappreciative preschooler? Here's how you can defuse holiday blow-ups and get on with the holiday cheer.

Rhea Seymour

5 clever ways to give medicine to a preschooler

5 clever ways to give medicine to a preschooler

Check out these genius tricks for administering medicine to a preschooler who’s refusing it.

Bonnie Schiedel

What to do when you can't get a Hatchimals in time for Christmas

What to do when you can't get a Hatchimals in time for Christmas

Couldn't get your hands on this year's hottest new toy? The new Hatchimals North Pole site should tide your kids over until new stock comes in January.

Kevin John Siazon

Kids' apps we love 2016

Kids' apps we love 2016

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Today's Parent

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

At first these parents thought their children’s reluctance was simple shyness. But they soon learned that dealing with selective mutism is never simple.

Amy Baskin

What to do when your kid cuts her own hair

What to do when your kid cuts her own hair

How to handle a scissor-happy kid without flipping your lid.

Lisa van de Geyn

Ask Dr. Dina: My kid has night terrors. What should I do?

Ask Dr. Dina: My kid has night terrors. What should I do?

Night terrors are scary to watch but here's why you shouldn't worry.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Whole milk may be a healthier choice for kids than low-fat or skim

Whole milk may be a healthier choice for kids than low-fat or skim

Study finds that kids who drink whole milk are three times less likely to be overweight and have higher vitamin D levels than kids who drink low-fat milk.

The Canadian Press

How to deal with the constant "Why" question

Toddler behaviour

How to deal with the constant "Why" question

Your little inquisitive one wants an explanation to everything! Here's how to answer her questions without getting annoyed.

Lisa van de Geyn

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

If your kid has an eye problem, don't panic. Here’s what to do when it comes to common eye problems and caring for your kids’ eyes.

Karen Robock

25 cool Minecraft gifts

25 cool Minecraft gifts

Cool Minecraft gifts for the mini master builders in your life.

Amy Valm

When your kid says she hates you

When your kid says she hates you

Has your preschooler discovered the power of harsh, mean words? Stay calm and follow these discipline tricks.

Stacey Stein

Why kids invent imaginary friends

Why kids invent imaginary friends

You shouldn't be worried about your kid's new pal, but here's what you should know.

Lisa Kadane

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

Try one of these options before you head out for the big night!

Today's Parent

#ThisIsMyLife: Halloween costumes

#ThisIsMyLife: Halloween costumes

The blood, sweat and tears of a homemade Halloween costume—sometimes you just can't bedazzle that sh*t.

Leah Rumack

How to channel your overactive child's energy

How to channel your overactive child's energy

Some kids are just more intense, energetic and persistent than average. Here are some things you should—and shouldn't—do when raising spirited children.

Lisa Bendall

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Tiger Mom or Dolphin Parent? Two parents and their opinions on letting children quit extracurricular activities.

Lisa Murphy