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 pack a kid's backpack for school

How to pack a kid's backpack for school

Help your student start the school year strong by organizing their bag with easy access in mind. Here's how to pack a kid's backpack for school

Jessica Robinson

8 outdoor activities that develop fine motor skills

8 outdoor activities that develop fine motor skills

From drawing with sidewalk chalk to swinging from the monkey bars, summertime play can help your kids build essential fine motor skills.

Claire Gagne

How to teach your preschooler proper pencil grip

How to teach your preschooler proper pencil grip

At age three, you can start teaching your kid how to properly hold a pencil. And don't worry, there are lots of fun ways to teach this fine motor skill.

Claire Gagne

Why does my preschooler STILL put everything in his mouth?

Why does my preschooler STILL put everything in his mouth?

When do kids outgrow habits like sucking on their sleeves or chewing on pencils? Oral compulsions or oral fixations like this are common in preschoolers.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

15 hilarious kids jokes (by kids, for kids)

15 hilarious kids jokes (by kids, for kids)

"Do your kids love jokes? Our readers shared their kids' best jokes with us. Here are some of the top LOLs.

Haley Overland

3 tips for helping your kid get over their fear of bugs

3 tips for helping your kid get over their fear of bugs

Exposing your kid to the great outdoors and modelling appropriate behaviour can do a lot to help them get over their fear of bugs.

Susan Spicer

13 free things kids can get on their birthday

Birthday parties

13 free things kids can get on their birthday

We've rounded up the sweet treats and awesome activities your kid can get free on her birthday.

Lissa Coe

4 easy ways to teach kids gratitude

4 easy ways to teach kids gratitude

Studies show that grateful kids are happier, less stressed and have a more optimistic outlook on life. Here are four easy ways to teach kids gratitude.

Zoja Popovic

How To Teach Your Kid To Ride a Bike

How To Teach Your Kid To Ride a Bike

Starting to teach your child to ride a bike? Here's a step-by-step guide to helping them get up on two wheels.

Diane Peters

5 tantrum triggers and how you can avoid them

Toddler behaviour

5 tantrum triggers and how you can avoid them

Five scenarios that make your toddler more prone to tantrums—and how to avoid them

Jessica Snyder Sachs

This one thing can reduce the need for future special education

This one thing can reduce the need for future special education

Introducing children to quality early childhood education can decrease, and in some cases eliminate, the need for extra help beyond the standard classroom

David Philpott

Common causes for stomach pain in children and when to worry

Common causes for stomach pain in children and when to worry

Your kid says her tummy aches, but you're not sure what's wrong. Here are a few common causes of stomach pain in children, and symptoms to look out for.

Wendy Haaf

8 fun pencil and paper games for kids (+ printables!)

8 fun pencil and paper games for kids (+ printables!)

Fun, simple pencil and paper games will keep kids occupied at the restaurant, doctor's office, in the car, on rainy days and more.

Teresa Pitman

What to do when your kid starts to lie

What to do when your kid starts to lie

Seeing your kid turn into tiny truth stretcher can be stressful and confusing. Here's how to you set them on the path to being a (mostly) honest adult?

Courtney Shea

10 things your daycare may not tell you

10 things your daycare may not tell you

You've looked long and hard to find a good daycare and now you feel you can finally relax. Don't. We highlight some of the things your child care provider might not be doing right.

Liza Finlay

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

These books are the sh*t! Our top kids books about poop for every age, stage and style. And hey, farts are included too.

Davina Sinnatamby

When your kid catches you having sex

When your kid catches you having sex

Your kid just walked in on you. Here’s how to survive this awkward scenario with minimal emotional scarring.

Rebecca Eckler

What do you do if you think your kid's preschool teacher doesn’t like them?

What do you do if you think your kid's preschool teacher doesn’t like them?

If you’re worried that your child isn’t being treated with respect and kindness by their preschool or daycare teacher, here are steps to help the situation.

Julia Pelly

How To Get Kids To Stay In Their Own Beds—All Night Long

How To Get Kids To Stay In Their Own Beds—All Night Long

Does your preschooler leave his bedroom to crawl into bed with you at night? Here are tips to keep kids in their own beds until morning.

Lisa Fields

24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas

24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas

The countdown to Christmas has begun. Get creative with your Elf on the Shelf as your kids await the big day.

Christine Chua