Toddler

The best way to eat a cupcake (that you never thought of)

The best way to eat a cupcake (that you never thought of)

Today's Parent

Cupcake decorating ideas: Flower

Cupcake decorating ideas: Flower

Bring a little flower power to your next gathering with these cute DIY cupcake decorating ideas. Watch our video for the simple how-to.

Today's Parent

Cupcake decorating ideas: Ladybug

Cupcake decorating ideas: Ladybug

Watch our video to see how to make these ladybug cupcakes, and follow our step-by-step instructions. Plus, find more great cupcake decorating ideas.

Today's Parent

All about comfort objects

All about comfort objects

Blankies and favourite stuffies help little ones learn to self-soothe. But can kids become too dependent?

Erin Pooley

How a new stroller has changed my life

How a new stroller has changed my life

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk invested in a new stroller for her preschooler and she couldn’t be happier about it.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

When your toddler discovers smoking

When your toddler discovers smoking

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk tries to navigate talking to her daughter about cigarettes.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Help! My toddler won't go to sleep!

Help! My toddler won't go to sleep!

Are you putting your toddler to bed at the wrong time? Research out of the University of Colorado suggests you're doing it all wrong.

Jennifer Pinarski

Ashamed of my sanctimommy moment

Ashamed of my sanctimommy moment

Katie Dupuis tries to reserve judgment of other parents, but she had a sanctimommy moment of weakness (and she’s really embarrassed).

Katie Dupuis

Why I can't take road trips with my daughter

Why I can't take road trips with my daughter

The Krishna family attempted their first family road trip over the long weekend and Anchel discusses what they learned.

Anchel Krishna

How to tame public tantrums

Toddler behaviour

How to tame public tantrums

How to manage your child's epic meltdowns when it feels like everyone's watching (and judging) your parenting skills.

Erin Phelan

Why I love disciplining my kid

Why I love disciplining my kid

Anchel Krishna shares why disciplining her toddler daughter makes her happy.

Anchel Krishna

A friend called my toddler annoying!

A friend called my toddler annoying!

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk is surprised by her reaction after a friend refers to her daughter as annoying.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Am I cheating my kid out of sleep?

Am I cheating my kid out of sleep?

Writer Tara-Michelle Ziniuk responds to the latest study on sleep schedules for kids — and wonders how her daughter may be affected.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Funniest potty-training stories ever

Funniest potty-training stories ever

Potty training is always an adventure! Here, our readers share their funniest stories.

Today's Parent

Flush with success: Your most-asked potty training questions answered

Flush with success: Your most-asked potty training questions answered

Questions about potty training are among the most common at Today's Parent. Fear not, help is at hand. We asked a panel of early childhood specialists from across the country for answers.

Fabian Gorodzinsky, Scott Cowley and Jane Scott

Sponsored: When you can’t pack the potty

Sponsored: When you can’t pack the potty

Smart tips for training while travelling.

L. Gervis for Pampers

Sponsored: From potty to playtime

Sponsored: From potty to playtime

Follow these six tips and your child will be back at play in no time!

L. Gervis for Pampers

Toddler sharing

Toddler development

Toddler sharing

Research proves that giving something away can actually make toddlers happier.

Wendy Haaf

Toddlers rock out: 8 of the funniest YouTube videos

Toddlers rock out: 8 of the funniest YouTube videos

When it comes to rockin' out, we could all learn a thing or two from toddlers. Don't believe us? Check out these amazing videos!

Cassandre Cadieux

13 fun apps for babies and toddlers

13 fun apps for babies and toddlers

There’s a new “mama’s little helper” in town. Here are our top 13 apps for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Android that are perfect for your baby or toddler.

Haley Overland