Toddler

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

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

Home daycares versus larger daycare centres: pros and cons

Home daycares versus larger daycare centres: pros and cons

Katie Dupuis weighs the pros and cons of both daycare experiences.

Katie Dupuis

Potty training my toddler: A diary

Potty training my toddler: A diary

One mom's day-by-day account of her attempt to potty train her almost-three-year-old. Spoiler alert: It didn't go quite as planned.

Kim Shiffman

10 most common things kids stick up their nose (other than fingers)

10 most common things kids stick up their nose (other than fingers)

We asked three medical professionals and compiled a list of things kids stick up their nose.

Today's Parent staff

6 potty training items to add to your shopping list

6 potty training items to add to your shopping list

Stock up on some potty training essentials before the big day.

Kim Shiffman

7 helpful child-care sites and apps

7 helpful child-care sites and apps

Find child care options daycare spots, babysitters and more at the touch of a button.

Today's Parent

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

Sometimes a cut needs more than a kiss to heal properly. Here are the telltale signs.

Laura Grande

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Cooling off by heading to wading pools and splash pads? Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind.

Erin Phelan

Kids’ books we love for 2016

Kids’ books we love for 2016

Each month we discover our favourite new kids’ books. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our library.

Today's Parent

5 ways to get your family outside this summer

5 ways to get your family outside this summer

Get moving as a family and everyone reaps the benefits.

Today's Parent

How to get your toddler to eat more protein

How to get your toddler to eat more protein

Worried your toddler isn't getting enough protein? We asked experts for tips and tricks to get your kid to eat more of this essential nutrient.

Bonnie Schiedel

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

If you don’t have this life-saving water gear for your child, it’s time to invest. Learn how to choose a life jacket and the right way to use it.

Joelene Huber

23 classic toys every kid needs

23 classic toys every kid needs

From Lite Brite to pogo sticks, these classic toys stand the test of time.

Amy Valm

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

4 things to consider before getting a family pet

Thinking about adding a furry, feathery or scaly pet to the family? Read these tips on getting a family pet.

Colleen Seto

Study says dads are key to raising healthy eaters

Study says dads are key to raising healthy eaters

If you’re a mom who’s struggling to feed a picky eater, it might be time for Dad to intervene.

Jessica Leeder

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

Check out our Frozen birthday party ideas. We've got Olaf invitations, Elsa cakes and more!

Davina Sinnatamby

How to get your kid to share: An age-by-age guide

How to get your kid to share: An age-by-age guide

Not sure how to get your kid to share? Try these helpful tips.

Susan Spicer

6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

Hollering and other bad habits may seem to work—but here's what experts say about discipline that will hone your kids' behaviour over the long haul.

Astrid Van Den Broek

How to deal with two kids under two

How to deal with two kids under two

Adjusting to having two kids under two can be a challenge. Check out these tips on how to juggle your toddler's needs with your new baby’s.

Claire Gagne

5 tips for dealing with toddler frustration

5 tips for dealing with toddler frustration

Toddlers know what they want, but they can't always tell you. Here's how to deal.

Teresa Pitman