Following on the heels of their successful books series on puberty for girls, American Girl has finally released an edition that targets your little dude.

Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys will help your boy become a man

My son is about to hit puberty and I can’t deal

Age-by-age guide to talking to kids about sex

Age-by-age guide to getting your kid to talk to you

Puberty

Blogs

How to make a calming jar

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Mental health

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

Kids

Kids can spend hours making bracelets for all their friends. Here's how to make one with a chevron pattern.

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Crafts

Twelve-year-old Darci Lynne Farmer and her puppet Petunia shocked America's Got Talent judges. Find out why.

You've got to watch this video of this tween ventriloquist

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Whoops! This mom accidentally made the most NSFW cookies for her baby's first birthday

These sweet puppets help kids mentally prepare for surgery

Entertainment

This fourth-grader started a Female Empowerment Club and we're all for it

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12 empowering books with strong female characters 

Tween

Explaining race and racism can feel like a minefield for parents, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s our age-by-age guide on how to talk to kids about racism.

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

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I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

Talking about race: You know we’re black, right?

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

Preschool

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.

Parenting

Watch your kid bloom into a voracious reader right before your eyes with these awesome kids' books hitting shelves this spring!

22 best kids' books for spring

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Learning to read: What age is the “right” age?

15 creative ways to get kids reading (that really work!)

100 best Canadian kids’ books of all time

Books

Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

Why feel shame about your period when you can celebrate it?

Mom throws daughter an awesome period party

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8-year-old girl wears the most bad*ss costume for Superhero Day

child development

One of our fave kids’ recipes! This breakfast classic gets a fresh makeover with jam and lemon zest. Perfect for little fingers, these mini French Toast Finger Sandwiches are easy to make—and the kids will love helping. Get the step-by-step instructions in this how-to video.<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/recipe/vegetarian/french-toast-finger-sandwiches-recipe/">French Toast Finger Sandwiches recipe.</a></strong>

Perfect for little fingers, these mini French Toast Finger Sandwiches are easy to make—and the kids will love helping.

French toast finger sandwiches recipe

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Recipes

Videos

Studies show that using technology before bed can have a big effect on your tween’s sleep schedule and overall health.

Technology before bed: Is your kid losing sleep?

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Kid’s screen time: It’s okay, you don’t need to burn all your gadgets

Do you know what your tween is doing online?

6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids’ screen time

Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

Sleep

Starting to wonder if your child will ever remember to use a fork, let alone a napkin? We’ve got tips that will help bring (some) order to your dinner table.

8 tips for teaching your child table manners

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Picky eaters: 3 experts weigh in on your FAQs

6 ways to get your picky eater to try new foods 

Toddler behaviour

Kick off the school year with the best new kids' books for fall!

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Preteens start to recognize there’s a pecking order to the social scene—and where they are fitting in to it.

Not fitting in: How to help your kid

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Every parent dreads the teenage years, but they don't have to be a nightmare. Learn to navigate this complicated time with tips on teen health and behaviour.

Tween and teen

Kissy face, eye roll and more! Turn your favourite emojis into a delicious cookie—the perfect treat for an emoji birthday party.

How to make Emoji Cookie Pops

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Birthday party ideas

Goodbye lunch box blues! We've rounded up 30 easy and healthy lunch ideas that the kids will gobble up.

30 healthy lunch ideas for kids

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Back to school

From pouring his own drink to tying his shoe, little tasks set kids on the path toward being self&#x2d;sufficient.

How to raise a self&#x2d;sufficient kid

Help yourself! 8 tips for teaching kids to be more independent

4 social skills school-aged kids should know 

Toddler tips: From potty training to public bathrooms

Milestones

We're going to let you in on a little secret. This Woodland Cake looks quite elaborate, but it's actually very easy to make. We promise.

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Is your kid hosting her first sleepover? Make it a huge success by following these expert tips.

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Indoor Activities

Here's what you need to know before deciding if your kid is ready to stay home alone.

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Should leaving school-aged kids home alone be illegal?

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik shares tips on bike helmet safety.

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Ask Dr. Dina: Should I be worried about secondary drowning?

Ask Dr. Dina: What’s the best way to soothe a sunburn?

Your most frequently asked kids’ health questions answered

Tween

Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys is the puberty book that'll help your boy become a man

How to make a calming jar

How to make chevron friendship bracelets

You've got to watch this video of this tween ventriloquist

This fourth-grader started a Female Empowerment Club and we're all for it

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

22 best kids' books for spring

Love it! Mom throws daughter awesome period party

Cooking with kids: French Toast Finger Sandwiches

Screens Before Bed: Is Your Kid Losing Sleep?

Age-by-age guide to teaching your child table manners

25 best kids' books for fall

Not fitting in at school: How to help your kid

How to make Emoji Cookie Pops

30 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

How to make a Woodland Cake

10 tips for hosting a successful sleepover

Is your kid ready to be home alone?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I get my kid to wear her bike helmet?