Toddler

This is how you get kids to eat vegetables

This is how you get kids to eat vegetables

Children don't think they like vegetables. But a few smart strategies can turn young vegetable skeptics into eager eaters.

Bonnie Schiedel

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

There’s a reason why experienced parents seem more relaxed: They’ve learned what you really need to worry about and what you don't.

Leah McLaren

RECALL: Toy Story 4 Backpack from Pull-Ups Plus training pants

RECALL: Toy Story 4 Backpack from Pull-Ups Plus training pants

Health Canada is recalling Toy Story 4 backpacks included in Kimberly-Clark Pull-Ups Plus boxes after discovering they may contain finishing scissors.

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What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

Susan Spicer

An open letter to the mom who feels like she did nothing today

An open letter to the mom who feels like she did nothing today

You're wearing clothes you slept in and your art gallery visit turned into a coffee run, but you don't need to prove your worth to anyone—not even yourself.

Kristen Thompson

My son is like a human Tasmanian devil

Toddler behaviour

My son is like a human Tasmanian devil

After two kids, my husband and I thought we had this parenting thing down pat. But then my third son hit the terrible twos.

Sarah Bradley

7 best toys for babies and toddlers

7 best toys for babies and toddlers

This holiday, we made your shopping easy with these baby toys, which were tested and selected by real kids, from newborn to age three.

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How my family of five kids learned to bond and connect through play

How my family of five kids learned to bond and connect through play

Michele Phillips wants her kids to be more than just siblings—she wants them to be friends. Find out how these toy sets are fostering sibling bonding.

Michele Phillips, What Dreams May Become

These toy sets are the answer to all of your holiday gift-giving worries

These toy sets are the answer to all of your holiday gift-giving worries

Forget wandering aimlessly down the toy aisle during the busiest time of year—Renee Leblanc has the scoop on this year’s top toy sets for young kids.

Renee LeBlanc

This is the best toddler toy to gift this holiday season

This is the best toddler toy to gift this holiday season

Toys and holidays go hand in hand, but only a select few are both engaging & encourage development. One mom argues that this is the year's best toddler toy.

Sasha Exeter, SoSasha.com

This parenting podcast host tested the season’s hottest toddler toy

This parenting podcast host tested the season’s hottest toddler toy

Believe it or not, Evanka Osmak (co-host of the "Moms in the Middle" parenting podcast) is brand new to the world of LEGO Duplo. Read her honest review!

Evanka Osmak

Choosing the right toddler shoes

Toddler development

Choosing the right toddler shoes

Finding the proper toddler shoes that fit and provide good support requires a few important steps. Here's how to shop for your little one's first pair.

Lola Augustine Brown

When Can Babies Sleep with a Blanket?

When Can Babies Sleep with a Blanket?

Keeping baby's crib empty is essential at the beginning—but when can a toddler ditch the sleep sacks and safely start using blankets?

Emily Senger

Tips to survive flying with a toddler

Toddler behaviour

Tips to survive flying with a toddler

Flying with a toddler can be turbulent. These tips will help you make it to your destination with fewer tears shed.

Laura Grande

Sleep and feeding schedule for your 12- to 18-month-old baby

Sleep and feeding schedule for your 12- to 18-month-old baby

The transition from baby to toddler can do a number on their sleep—and yours. Here are some sample schedules from 12 to 18 months to keep everyone on track and well rested.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to make Taco Cookies

How to make Taco Cookies

Want to make your next Taco Tuesday (or Thursday) even better? Make a batch of Taco Cookies.

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Cooking with kids: Protein-Packed Granola

Cooking with kids: Protein-Packed Granola

Alyssa Ashton

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

These books are the sh*t! Our top kids books about poop for every age, stage and style. And hey, farts are included too.

Davina Sinnatamby

PSA: No parent has it all together—even if it looks that way

PSA: No parent has it all together—even if it looks that way

When other parents say I seem like I have it all together, I want to laugh. Hysterically. Instead, I usually say, "Thank you. I guess I put on a good show.”

Rachel Toalson

10-minute full-body workout for moms

10-minute full-body workout for moms

Who has time for a long workout—or to go to the gym? Thankfully, Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp has a full-body workout you can do in 10 minutes.

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