Kids

School-age

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.

7 ways to keep your family active this winter

7 ways to keep your family active this winter

Stay fit and have fun this winter, even when storms and sub-zero chill keep you indoors.

Allison Young

How to teach your kids to appear grateful (even if they aren't)

How to teach your kids to appear grateful (even if they aren't)

They may not love every gift they're given, but it's important for your kids to show appreciation. Start teaching kids now in time for the holiday season.

Sarah Liss

How I tried to conquer my kid’s performance anxiety

How I tried to conquer my kid’s performance anxiety

"Like her mom, Camilla will dance like nobody’s watching, until it turns out someone is."

Ellen Himelfarb

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

What to do when your kid has nighttime anxiety

What to do when your kid has nighttime anxiety

Sydney Loney

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

Ask Dr. Dina: How much anxiety is normal for a kid?

Ask Dr. Dina: How much anxiety is normal for a kid?

A little anxiety is okay but too much can be a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

A new study finds that young people ages 12-17 have an increased prevalence of depression. Here’s what parents should look out for.

Kevin John Siazon

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

Stage fright: How to help kids with performance anxiety

Stage fright: How to help kids with performance anxiety

Does your child get butterflies before ballet recitals, school concerts or class presentations? Performance anxiety is common in kids. We asked experts how to cope.

Kate Winn

4 best strategy games for big kids

4 best strategy games for big kids

The right board and card games can make your kid smarter. Here are the ones to buy for your family.

Kelly Pedro

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

Is there a perfect age to start music lessons?

Is there a perfect age to start music lessons?

Recent research identifies an optimal age for putting your kids in music lessons.

Tamar Satov

Mean girls: How my daughter got her spark back

Mean girls: How my daughter got her spark back

Ellen Himelfarb

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