Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

3 genius ways to cool down your kid's food

3 genius ways to cool down your kid's food

Your kid's food temperature is never going to be quite right. Give it a little boost with these easy cool-down hacks.

Amy Valm

7 reasons toddlers are more fun than you think

Toddler behaviour

7 reasons toddlers are more fun than you think

Two-year-old toddlers are more charming than terrible.

Holly Bennett

Does your child have a speech delay?

Toddler development

Does your child have a speech delay?

Here’s what to look for if you’re concerned about your child has a speech delay.

Claire Gagne

Potty training: Establishing bathroom habits

Potty training: Establishing bathroom habits

Time for potty finishing school! These basic bathroom and potty-training tips will help your little one master the art of keeping clean.

Erin Pooley

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

Try one of these options before you head out for the big night!

Today's Parent

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

Two parents debate whether or not Halloween should be a celebration of blood, fear and death.

David Eddie

Should you be worried about your overly affectionate toddler?

Toddler behaviour

Should you be worried about your overly affectionate toddler?

While your toddler's enthusiastic hugs and kisses might seem like too much, showing this affection is normal to his development.

Teresa Pitman

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Doctors reveal the best ways to soothe your kid’s runny nose, cough and fever. Plus, which symptoms are a sign you should take your kid to the doctor.

Lisa Bendall

11 easy toddler crafts

Toddler development

11 easy toddler crafts

Looking for a fun way to entertain your toddler? Try one of these simple toddler crafts that also helps her development!

Tina Barkley

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

So when should you start teaching your kid about money? As soon as they're old enough not to eat it! Here are some ways to teach your toddler about money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

Toddler development

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

Toddler waking up with a leaky diaper and pee-soaked bed? Ugh. From using overnight diapers to limiting liquids, these tricks can help.

Bonnie Schiedel

10 birthday books we love

10 birthday books we love

We’ve rounded up the best children’s books about birthdays.

Sarah Steele

When should my kid switch to pull-up diapers?

When should my kid switch to pull-up diapers?

Pull-ups diapers can help with potty training and nighttime training, but knowing when to start and stop using them is key.

Sadiya Dendar

How to teach your kid proper bathroom habits

How to teach your kid proper bathroom habits

After your child is potty trained, there are still a few more washroom skills to master.

Athena Tsavliris

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

Tips to (discreetly) deal with icky kid ailments.

Cheryl Embrett

What to do when your toddler prefers dad

What to do when your toddler prefers dad

Your toddler might go through a daddy phase, but it's temporary. (So don't worry, Mom!) Here's how to cope.

Stacey Stein

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

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

Rhea Seymour

What you need to know about nanny shares

What you need to know about nanny shares

A nanny share is perfect for families looking for affordable, but still personalized, shared child care.

Lea Zeltserman

How to deal with early risers

How to deal with early risers

Does your kid wake up at 5 a.m. on a weekend and ask you for breakfast? You're not alone. Here's what you should know and what you can do about it.

Today's Parent

What to do when your toddler won't eat

What to do when your toddler won't eat

Is your toddler refusing to eat? Worried you have a picky eater? Here's how to cope when your little one isn't digging in at dinnertime.

Karen Robock