child development

When toddlers are really attached to caregivers

Toddler behaviour

When toddlers are really attached to caregivers

Has your toddler developed strong bonds with their caregiver? Here's what you can do and why you shouldn't be worried.

Susan Spicer

How to prepare your kid (and yourself) for her first sleepover

How to prepare your kid (and yourself) for her first sleepover

It's normal for kids to be both excited and nervous for their first sleepover. Gradually ease her in with these tips.

Susan Spicer

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

A head-to-toe examination of your kid's annual checkup. Here's what to expect when visiting the paediatrician and how to best prepare for the appointment.

Cathie Kryczka

How to help your school-age bedwetter

How to help your school-age bedwetter

Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting is common and completely normal. Here's what you can do now to help your child's journey toward nighttime dryness.

Nadine Silverthorne

How to help your left-handed kid

How to help your left-handed kid

It isn’t easy being left-handed in a right-handed world. Here's how to help.

Claire Gagne

The benefits of baby sign language

Baby development

The benefits of baby sign language

Babies as young as six months can master sign language as a way to communicate with their parents.

Erin Phelan

My four-year-old is very emotionally mature

My four-year-old is very emotionally mature

Parents of emotionally mature kids may be left wondering how to tackle the subject of verbalizing feelings.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

What nutrition experts feed their kids

What nutrition experts feed their kids

Ever wonder how to coax your kids into trying new foods? Hint: Brown rice and broccoli are only part of the picture.

Mary Vallis

A birthday letter for Anna

A birthday letter for Anna

As Anna turns eight, Tracy reflects on the milestone.

Tracy Chappell

Synesthesia: Why some people taste, feel and see things differently

Synesthesia: Why some people taste, feel and see things differently

Some kids experience a cross-wiring of the senses that causes them to feel, see and taste things in unique ways.

Lisa Kadane

Baby body language: 3 common moves decoded

Baby development

Baby body language: 3 common moves decoded

Most of your baby’s cues will be unique to her, but this common baby body language is shared by babes around the world.

Tracy Chappell

Best toys for kids with special needs

Best toys for kids with special needs

Buying gifts or toys for kids with special needs can be tricky. Here are some tips that will make shopping easier.

Anchel Krishna

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

What to do when your self-conscious, embarrassed kid starts shunning public displays of all that icky love stuff.

Kristy Woudstra

How to handle nighttime fears

How to handle nighttime fears

Nighttime fears — like being afraid of the dark or of bad guys — are typical at this age.

Wendy Haaf

Does your child challenge traditional gender roles?

Does your child challenge traditional gender roles?

Some boys like to wear dresses and play with makeup; some girls prefer boy clothes and playing with trucks. We talk to parents who are wondering what these preferences that challenge traditional gender roles mean.

Emma Waverman

Making the move from crib to toddler bed

Making the move from crib to toddler bed

How to transition your tot into a big-kid or toddler bed.

Lea Zeltserman

How to deal with a toddler who is fussy about food

How to deal with a toddler who is fussy about food

If mealtime with your toddler feels like a battle, don’t get frustrated.

Steve Brearton

Are you overscheduling your child?

Are you overscheduling your child?

Swimming, ballet, hockey, music class and gymnastics all sound like fun, but how much is too much for a preschooler to handle?

Lisa van de Geyn

Your 5 1/2-year-old

Your 5 1/2-year-old

No matter how much your child is enjoying school, there's a certain amount of stress involved.

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I Can't Sleep: Child insomnia

I Can't Sleep: Child insomnia

If your child is having a tough time falling or staying asleep, anxiety could be the culprit.

Susan Spicer

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