Fears

Is it weird that my little kid is so into horror and blood?

Is it weird that my little kid is so into horror and blood?

It's not a Halloween thing, it's an all-year-round thing, and as an admitted scaredy-cat, I find it totally unnerving that my kid loves horror so much.

Colleen Seto

A banned Sesame Street episode deemed “too scary” has just resurfaced

A banned Sesame Street episode deemed “too scary” has just resurfaced

Lidia Likhodi

How to prepare your kid for the coronavirus nasal test

How to prepare your kid for the coronavirus nasal test

What does it feel like? How long will it take? Will it hurt? How can I get my kid to stay still? Here's how to prepare for the coronavirus test for kids.

Claire Gagne

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

You’ve learned to live with your phobia, despite how much it affects your life. But that doesn’t mean you want your kid to end up with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

9 Ways to Trim Your Kids' Nails Without a Total Meltdown

9 Ways to Trim Your Kids' Nails Without a Total Meltdown

For some kids, having their nails trimmed is NBD. For others, just seeing the clippers causes a major freakout. If your kid is phobic, try these tips.

Today's Parent

3 tips for helping your kid get over their fear of bugs

3 tips for helping your kid get over their fear of bugs

Exposing your kid to the great outdoors and modelling appropriate behaviour can do a lot to help them get over their fear of bugs.

Susan Spicer

Doll in the Hall is the creepiest Elf on the Shelf parody

Doll in the Hall is the creepiest Elf on the Shelf parody

Calling all Halloween-obsessed parents! You're gonna love this creepy Elf on the Shelf knockoff that is sure to give the kids a scare.

Kevin John Siazon

Chrissy Teigen's just like us: She's worried she won't pay enough attention to Luna when her baby boy arrives

Chrissy Teigen's just like us: She's worried she won't pay enough attention to Luna when her baby boy arrives

We feel ya, Chrissy! The soon-to-be mom of two is concerned Luna will feel a bit neglected when her little brother arrives.

Laura Hensley, Flare

How to tell your kids a loved one has cancer

How to tell your kids a loved one has cancer

“It was heartbreaking, but I was also bursting with pride that my girls could be so articulate and have a conversation about cancer.”

Raina Delisle

Is it weird if my preschooler still has a special stuffie?

Is it weird if my preschooler still has a special stuffie?

For some kids, the love affair with a lovey or stuffie seems never-ending. How old is too old?

Karen Robock

New survey reveals parents' biggest fears

New survey reveals parents' biggest fears

Worries and fears are normal parts of parenthood. A new study shows what parents' biggest fears are.

Kim Shiffman

Motherhood has meant facing my greatest fear

Motherhood has meant facing my greatest fear

Becoming a mother has pushed me beyond my comfort zone so many times. But there was one fear I finally had to face: It was time to learn how to drive.

Natalie Stechyson

Anxiety in toddlers is totally normal, but here's how you can help them deal

Toddler development

Anxiety in toddlers is totally normal, but here's how you can help them deal

From fear of spiders to worry about daycare, anxiety in toddlers is a normal part of development. But there are some things you can do to calm their fears.

Colleen Tully

The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)

The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)

Forget about reading and writing—today's parents have more serious concerns on their minds as their kids head back to school.

Jill Buchner

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

I grew up in South Africa, so I’m familiar with prejudice. It scares me to see it happening here.

Khadija Cajee

How to Prepare Your Kid for Their First Filling

How to Prepare Your Kid for Their First Filling

Your child's first trip to the dentist to get that filling can be a scary experience. Here are some quick tips to help them conquer that fear.

Renee Wilson

An age-by-age guide to kids' phobias

An age-by-age guide to kids' phobias

We all have fears, but when do you know that your kid has a phobia? Here's how to tackle phobias and support your child at every age.

Lisa Bendall

What to do when your toddler's afraid of the dark

What to do when your toddler's afraid of the dark

Is your kid afraid of the dark? A dependable routine eases a child's fear of lights out.

Holly Bennett

Help kids overcome a fear of needles

Help kids overcome a fear of needles

Simple strategies for every age to help reduce the pain and fear of needles.

Tenille Bonoguore

Fear of dogs: How to support your child

Fear of dogs: How to support your child

Is your child have a fear of dogs? Here are tips to ease their anxiety.

Holly Bennett