Don’t beat yourself up wondering why you didn’t “Ferberize” back when your kid was still a baby—experts say it’s not too late to sleep train your big kid.

Can you sleep train older kids? Here are five strategies

Don’t beat yourself up wondering why you didn’t “Ferberize” back when your kid was still a baby—experts say it’s not too late to sleep train older kids. Try these five strategies.

Can you sleep-train a six-year-old?

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Sleep

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. 

Kids

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

School-age

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Kids health

If sleep has been a struggle for your family during virtual school and remote learning, you’re not alone. Here's help.

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Show your little ones some love with these sweet Valentine's Day gifts for kids.

25 fun Valentine's Day gifts for kids

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Valentine's Day

Celiac causes all sorts of seemingly random health issues, like diarrhea, irritability, anemia and dental problems. Here's what to do if you suspect it.

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New hope for kids with serious food allergies

New study on food allergy triggers in babies

Food Allergies: Are schools doing enough?

9 gluten-free (but not taste-free) desserts

Allergies

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

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Developmental Language Disorder could explain your kid's struggles with reading or social situations

Though relatively unknown, DLD is actually one of the most common disorders affecting school-aged children today.

If your kid struggles with reading or social situations, it could be Developmental Language Disorder

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child development

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Mental health

What to do if your child points out “pwetty wainbows” or asks for a bowl of “thoup.”

How to know if your child needs speech therapy

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Got a sore loser on your hands? Here are some great tips to turn your kid into a good sport.

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Why I’m happy my kids failed swimming lessons

Steps and Stages

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4 classic playground games to play with your kid

Outdoor activities

With grippy soles, faux fur and funky retro designs, your little ones will be snow angel ready in these stylish winter boots.

20 of the best winter boots for babies and kids this winter

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The five stages of getting kids to wear seasonally appropriate clothes

Kids clothing

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

Your kid’s obsessed with Pokémon trading cards, but you have no idea what to do with them or where to start. Here’s what you need to know.

Pokémon Cards: What Parents Need to Know

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The ultimate toy guide 2015: 19 toys for little kids

The ultimate toy guide 2015: 22 toys for big kids

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

A Toronto teacher on what it’s been like to be back in class during this turbulent time.

How kids are actually coping at school: a teacher's confession

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Back to school

"The girls race at each other, ready to make up for lost time. But the parents hiss to step away, move back, stay six feet apart."

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

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relationships

Do you do too much for your little ones? It’s time to flip the script and start teaching kids to be more independent.

8 tips for teaching kids to be more independent

Help yourself! 8 tips for teaching kids to be more independent

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Should you pay your kids to do their chores?

Chores

Patricia Treble and Lauren Cattermole, Maclean's

Even authorities aren't sure, but with COVID testing lines snaking around the block and flu season upon us, we need to figure it out.

Should kids be sent home because of a runny nose?

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School-age

Can you sleep-train a six-year-old?

How will Ontario schools keep kids safe during the third wave?

My six-year-old's sleep is totally effed and I blame Zoom

20 Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Could your kid have celiac disease?

A look into my distance learning routine

"How I make school mornings a little simpler"

5 tips to get picky eaters to enjoy—and finish!—their lunches

If your kid struggles with reading or social situations, it could be Developmental Language Disorder

The pandemic has proven that kids are not as resilient as we think

How to know if your child needs speech therapy

6 Ways to Help a Sore Loser

How to encourage creative play

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

20 stylish but warm winter boots for kids

Pokémon Cards: What Parents Need to Know

How kids are actually coping at school: a teacher's confession

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

8 Ways to Get Kids on Board with Chores

Should kids be sent home because of a runny nose?