Preschool development

Should I Be Worried About My Kid's Obsessions?

Should I Be Worried About My Kid's Obsessions?

Bugs, dinosaurs, even show tunes. Most preschoolers go through a phase where they’re obsessed with something. But it leaves you wondering, is this normal?

Bonnie Schiedel

Everything you need to know about preschool

Everything you need to know about preschool

When do kids start preschool? And is my kid ready to start? Teachers share their insider tips so you’ll know what to expect when it comes to preschool.

Celia Shatzman

Study: Reading aloud to toddlers can make them less hyper as schoolagers

Toddler development

Study: Reading aloud to toddlers can make them less hyper as schoolagers

Most parents know that reading to their kids promotes literacy later in life. But a new study shows that it has other surprising effects too.

Claire Gagne

Do kids really get growing pains?

Do kids really get growing pains?

Cramps in the shins or knees are sometimes attributed to growing pains. Here’s how to know if growth is causing your kid’s pain.

Dr. Dina Kulik

10 fun brain-builders for kids

10 fun brain-builders for kids

Puzzles, storytime, baking—you'll be surprised at all the fun indoor activities that can help develop your preschooler's brain.

Today's Parent

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

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

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

Kevin John Siazon

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

Toddler development

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

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.

Vanessa Grant

When my five-year-old son started to cry, I wanted to jump for joy

When my five-year-old son started to cry, I wanted to jump for joy

As parents, we often encourage our boys to “toughen up” without even knowing we are doing so. But recent research says “emodiversity” is important.

Leah McLaren

How to deal with your preschooler's copycat behaviour

How to deal with your preschooler's copycat behaviour

Lisa van de Geyn

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

Your kid needs to improve her fine motor skills? Set up an arts and crafts station!

Your kid needs to improve her fine motor skills? Set up an arts and crafts station!

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

Tawanna Hyman

Stuttering: How to support your child

Stuttering: How to support your child

Is it a phase or a disorder? Here’s how to tell the difference and whether your child needs speech therapy.

Erin Pooley

8 ways to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

8 ways to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Your kid needs to learn an essential skill before she starting kindergarten—wiping her bum. We have eight tricks that will get her ready for kindergarten

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Everything you need to get your kid ready for kindergarten

Everything you need to get your kid ready for kindergarten

Starting kindergarten is a big deal for you and your kid. These tips will help you both get ready for the big day—with minimal tears at drop-off.

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

Get a sneak peek of Margaret Atwood's new kids' show, Wandering Wenda!

Get a sneak peek of Margaret Atwood's new kids' show, Wandering Wenda!

Margaret Atwood talks about her new kids' show, Wandering Wenda, and how to get kids to read.

Emily Rivas