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Milestones

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Kids

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

Preschool

It’s normal for toddlers to bump  into things and take a tumble,  but when should you worry about  their lack of coordination?

Should you be worried about your clumsy toddler?

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Toddler safety

Your toddler's language and motor skills are growing rapidly month to month. Here’s what milestones to expect with your toddler. 

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler development

If your kid has fine-motor skill challenges, try these fun activities to help them develop hand and wrist co-ordination and strength.

3 fun craft to help kids develop fine motor skills

Indoor Activities

Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

Family

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.

Special needs

Test your speed and puzzle-solving skills with Kanoodle Head-to-Head, a two-player game where kids match wits against each other.

Review: Kanoodle Head-to-Head Game

Toys

Product Reviews

We test and review the kid and baby products so you don't have to. Check out our list of Today's Parent Approved products before you buy.

Toy reviews

Happy first birthday to your little love! You officially have a toddler now and their brain is working at warp speed. This is life with a 1&#x2d;year&#x2d;old.

Your toddler: 1 year old

Steps and Stages

Every month with a toddler brings a new set of surprises and challenges. Stay on top of your little one's changes with our month-to-month guide to toddlers.

Toddler by month

If you’re smitten with motherhood, this is a wonderful time to revel in your baby’s adoration. Learn all about life with your 8&#x2d;month&#x2d;old.

Your baby: 8 months old

Subscribe to Today’s Parent’s baby newsletter and find out what to expect for every stage and milestone, from birth to two years.

WATCH BABY GROW!

Learn about the growth and development of your infant with our baby-by-month guide, detailing the changes and milestones of their early weeks and months.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby by month

Experts are worried about a new trend among elementary school kids: difficulty grasping basic handwriting. Here's what to do about it.

Is this why so many kids are struggling to write their first words?

Could your kid’s messy handwriting or trouble sitting still be traced back to reflexes they had as infants? Here’s what you need to know.

Fine motor skills

How to help your preschooler develop their handwriting skills

Should you be worried about your clumsy toddler?

3 fun crafts to help kids develop fine motor skills

Kanoodle Head-to-Head

Your toddler: 1 year old

Your baby: 8 months old

Is this why so many kids are struggling to write their first words?

This could be what's behind your kid's problems in school