Preschool

Literacy skills tied to early writing support: Study

Literacy skills tied to early writing support: Study

Preschoolers who are taught to write (even before they know how to read) may have better literacy skills once they start school.

Jennifer Pinarski

How my spirited child makes me a better parent

How my spirited child makes me a better parent

A sensitive and unpredictable kid can test any parent’s patience—but can also teach valuable life lessons.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to get picky eaters to try new foods

How to get picky eaters to try new foods

Watch our video for parenting expert Ann Douglas' suggestion about how to get picky eaters to try new foods.

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My preschooler is obsessed with death

My preschooler is obsessed with death

As a parent, it's hard to find the right words when your little one starts asking questions about death.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers

Looking for new and great toys for your little one? The search is over. Put to the test by real Canadian families, here are 30 toys for preschoolers.

Leah Rumack

The ultimate 2014 toys: WOW toys for all ages

The ultimate 2014 toys: WOW toys for all ages

We call our highest-rated toys a "wow" toy. The families who tested these toys thought they were extra amazing. Here's a roundup of our 22 big winners.

Leah Rumack

Cooking with kids: Dressed-up Kale Chips

Cooking with kids: Dressed-up Kale Chips

Kevin John Siazon

Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Spend a rainy day painting this simple rock magnets craft with your favourite kids. See how easy it is in our short video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

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Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

See how easy it is to screen-print onto plain canvas and make awesome DIY personalized tote bags for kids with our easy, short craft video feat. Darcy Allan

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How can I make my child more outgoing?

How can I make my child more outgoing?

Watch this video for parenting pro Ann Douglas' advice on how you can encourage your child to be more outgoing.

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Cooking with kids: Breakfast Cups

Cooking with kids: Breakfast Cups

This is no ordinary breakfast. Watch this video to see how you and your little kitchen helpers can make these crispy and delicious breakfast cups.

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How to get your child to stop whining

How to get your child to stop whining

Watch this video for tips on how to get your child to stop whining, from parenting expert Ann Douglas.

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Kid talk: What do you know about hockey?

Kid talk: What do you know about hockey?

Check out the funny things kids have to say about Canada’s favourite pastime, hockey, in this cute Kid Talk video.

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Crafting for kids: Zippy pencil case

Crafting for kids: Zippy pencil case

Watch this video to see DIY queen Tiffany Pratt’s cool duct tape craft. Your kids will love their new super-cute DIY pencil case.

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Child expelled from school over mom’s Facebook rant

Child expelled from school over mom’s Facebook rant

Did a Florida preschool go too far when it expelled a four-year-old over his mom's Facebook status?

Emma Waverman

Kid talk: What does the prime minister do?

Kid talk: What does the prime minister do?

We asked, they answered: What does the prime minister do? We talked politics with the cute kids in this Kid Talk video.

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Cooking with kids: Superfood Smoothie

Cooking with kids: Superfood Smoothie

Make a healthy snack with just a whirl of the blender. This superfood smoothie combines the goodness of bananas and berries with nutrition-packed hemp and chia seeds. Watch this recipe video and make this smoothie with the kids.

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Kid talk: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Kid talk: What do you want to be when you grow up?

We asked these youngsters the age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Watch this adorable Kid Talk video to see how they answered.

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Crafting for kids: Decorated desk caddy

Crafting for kids: Decorated desk caddy

Organization and creativity combine in this fun craft for kids, made entirely with recycled materials.

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Teddy bear

Cupcake decorating ideas: Teddy bear

Looking for cupcake decorating ideas? Make these cute teddy bear cupcakes with this simple how-to video.

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