child development

6 dos and don'ts for reluctant readers

6 dos and don'ts for reluctant readers

Struggling to get your kid interested in reading? Here are some ways you can help (and a few things you should avoid doing).

Today's Parent

Ask Dr. Dina: How can my kid prevent bedwetting at camp?

Ask Dr. Dina: How can my kid prevent bedwetting at camp?

Is your child scared of wetting the bed at camp this summer? Dr. Dina Kulik suggests strategies to try before he leaves to help prevent bedwetting.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why preschoolers are obsessed with being first (and how to deal with it)

Why preschoolers are obsessed with being first (and how to deal with it)

Kids can't always be first. Here's how to teach them to take turns.

Corinna Vangerwen

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I look for in baby walking shoes?

Baby development

Ask Dr. Dina: What should I look for in baby walking shoes?

Is your baby starting to walk, but you're not sure which kicks are best? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines what to consider before getting baby walking shoes.

Dr. Dina Kulik

15 great toys for kids with autism

15 great toys for kids with autism

These toys are perfect for calming, encouraging social skills, and fostering sensory and language development in young children with autism.

Jessica Spera

Are ADHD meds making your child shorter?

Are ADHD meds making your child shorter?

Taking ADHD meds in childhood may not reduce adult symptoms, but it may affect height. The MTA study makes a case for combining medication with therapies.

Valerie Howes

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Women who wait until later in life to get pregnant are likely to have kids with fewer emotional and behavioural problems.

Jill Buchner

Love it! Mom throws daughter awesome period party

Love it! Mom throws daughter awesome period party

Why feel shame about your period when you can celebrate it?

Amy Valm

10 amazing brain-builders for kids

10 amazing brain-builders for kids

Here are 10 great games, activities and techniques that help preschoolers develop the brain through play.

John Hoffman

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

Essential tips for do-it-yourself baby food

Essential tips for do-it-yourself baby food

When it comes to making nutritious food for your baby, it’s easier than you may think!

Today's Parent

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

Should you be worried about your overly affectionate toddler?

Toddler behaviour

Should you be worried about your overly affectionate toddler?

While your toddler's enthusiastic hugs and kisses might seem like too much, showing this affection is normal to his development.

Teresa Pitman

How to make slip-on shoes

How to make slip-on shoes

Forget laces, these DIY slip-on shoes are easy to make and will help your little one get their shoes on and off in no time.

Amy Valm

Gender in the classroom

Gender in the classroom

Susan Goldberg

Spotify launches a new family zone

Spotify launches a new family zone

Known for their playlists, Spotify announced they're brand new interactive family zone to promote language and learning for little ones.

Amy Valm

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Books will tell you it's an older baby phenomenon, but young babies can show signs of separation anxiety, too.

Holly Bennett

When is it the right time to buy your daughter her first bra?

When is it the right time to buy your daughter her first bra?

Is it time for some…support? We have advice for parents wondering how to handle the first bra talk.

Kate Winn

How to wean your child from her pacifier

Toddler behaviour

How to wean your child from her pacifier

It's normal for your child to love their binky. But when it's time, here's how to gently wean your toddler from their pacifier.

Melissa Carter

How to teach kids to stop lying

How to teach kids to stop lying

An age-by-age guide to teaching kids that honesty is the best policy.

Cathie Kryczka

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