child development

After we split, my emotionally absent ex became Dad of the Year

After we split, my emotionally absent ex became Dad of the Year

When we were married, he flat out refused to to be an active parent. Since our separation, he is suddenly all about daddy-daughter time

Mae Peterson

Should you worry if your kid is short?

Should you worry if your kid is short?

Being short in stature is perfectly normal for some kids. Here's how to know when your kid’s height—or lack there of—is a cause for concern.

Claire Gagne

How to raise a reader

How to raise a reader

It’s never too early to instill a love of books in your kids. Here’s our age-by-age guide to building good habits and how to read to kids.

Claire Gagne

8 loving ways to show your kid you're the boss

8 loving ways to show your kid you're the boss

Demanding. Bossy. Defiant. Sound familiar? Here's how to take back the lead with a kid who thinks they're running the show.

Claire Sibonney

Ten things I worried about when my kids were little that really didn’t matter

Ten things I worried about when my kids were little that really didn’t matter

Hey new parents, don't overthink it: Here are the top 10 things I worried about when my kids were babies that ultimately didn’t matter in the long run.

Kristen Thompson

Developmental leaps happen well beyond the baby years—here’s what to expect

Developmental leaps happen well beyond the baby years—here’s what to expect

Some of the toughest phases kids go through result in developmental breakthroughs and new emotional regulation skills.

Claire Gagne

5 ways to help develop STEM skills from a young age

5 ways to help develop STEM skills from a young age

Everyone knows early literacy skills are important. But we should also be promoting early STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills.

Kym Simoncini

My kids forgot how to play

My kids forgot how to play

So after a restless morning of whining and arguing, I banished them from the house to get my kids playing outside.

Rebecca Swanson

5 major developmental milestones and how to know your kid is ready

Toddler development

5 major developmental milestones and how to know your kid is ready

From starting solids to potty training, children gain a lot of skills in their first few years. Here's how to know when it's time to move on to the next one.

Flannery Dean

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

Karen Robock

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

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

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

Elin Thordardottir, James Law and Susan Roulstone

How to know if your child needs speech therapy

How to know if your child needs speech therapy

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

Claire Gagne

An age-by-age guide to playing with your kid

An age-by-age guide to playing with your kid

If playing with your kid doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re not alone. Here are some of the best ways to have fun with your kid, at every age.

Alex Mlynek

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Katie Dupuis

This simple hack makes kids way more likely to help around the house

This simple hack makes kids way more likely to help around the house

Living with kids, the house gets dirty so fast. Experts say this fun trick will encourage them to tackle their chores.

Yeshe Colliver

Does parenting even matter?

Does parenting even matter?

We put so much energy into moulding our kids into happy, successful adults. But what makes more of a difference—nature or nurture?

Leah McLaren

10 things NOT to say to an adoptive parent

10 things NOT to say to an adoptive parent

Even the most well-intentioned comments sometimes make adoptive parents face-palm. Here are the 10 worst things you can say.

Christen Shepherd

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

Reading to kids is more than just reading the words on the page. Help your kids learn new vocabulary and develop empathy and self-control with these tips.

Vanessa Milne

Chronic pain in kids is more common than you think

Chronic pain in kids is more common than you think

One in five kids experiences chronic pain. Here's how to know if your kid is suffering and how you can help them feel better.

Raina Delisle

How to know if your kid is struggling with executive functioning skills

How to know if your kid is struggling with executive functioning skills

Many kids are easily distracted or struggle with transitions, but for some, they're a sign of a sign of a bigger problem with executive functioning skills.

Vanessa Milne

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