Toddler

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

Noisy kids in restaurants: Where do we draw the line?

Noisy kids in restaurants: Where do we draw the line?

The debate was reignited online after a Maine diner owner "yelled" at a toddler for crying in her restaurant.

Emma Waverman

Target recalls Circo nightlights due to fire hazard

Target recalls Circo nightlights due to fire hazard

Check your child's nightlight as Targets recalls Circo nightlights collection.

TP staff

Why travelling with your kids is worth it

Why travelling with your kids is worth it

Yep, travelling can be stressful and expensive. But it can also be life changing for your kids.

Heather Greenwood Davis

Why your kids should plant their own garden

Why your kids should plant their own garden

So what if you end up with weird veggies? It's all about creativity and independence.

Steven Biggs

11 cool community festivals across the country

11 cool community festivals across the country

Grab the kids and check out some of the country's best community festivals.

Bonnie Schiedel

Free money (sort of): Watch for the extended Universal Child Care Benefit

Free money (sort of): Watch for the extended Universal Child Care Benefit

With the extended Universal Child Care Benefit, parents can expect a retroactive lump sum payment as early as July 20.

Stefania Di Verdi

4 tips for successful kite-flying

4 tips for successful kite-flying

Tips and tricks to help you choose it and launch it

Kim Shiffman

When you catch your kid masturbating (awk-ward!)

When you catch your kid masturbating (awk-ward!)

Don’t freak out if you discover that your child is masturbating—it's a normal, healthy part of growing up.

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4 ways to help your kids live longer

4 ways to help your kids live longer

They’re tired, stressed, overscheduled, poorly fed—and some experts say they’ll be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Freaking out yet? Here’s how to reverse the trend in your household help your kids live longer.

Brandie Weikle

How to deal with a frustrated toddler

Toddler behaviour

How to deal with a frustrated toddler

A little frustration can help your toddler learn and develop. Here's how to deal with your frustrated wee one without taking over a situation.

Cathie Kryczka

How to apply sunscreen

How to apply sunscreen

We asked readers for their best tips on how to get kids to sit still for sunscreen application.

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Experts claim there's a simple cure for picky eaters

Experts claim there's a simple cure for picky eaters

Jennifer Pinarski plans to try out these three simple tricks on her picky eaters.

Jennifer Pinarski

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

"The main problem here lies with the parents who are encouraging these moments in a shallow attempt to become quasi-famous."

Ian Mendes

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

A mom drags her husband and son to summer camp to relive her glory days.

Carol Toller

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

With outdoor fun comes the odd bump, sting or cut. Follow our first aid guide to know just what to do when your child gets a summer ouchy.

Mary Vallis

This climbing wall is no match for this daring toddler

This climbing wall is no match for this daring toddler

Watch this daring toddler scale a climbing wall!

Alyssa Ashton

Are vegetable and fruit pouches healthy?

Are vegetable and fruit pouches healthy?

Sure, they’re convenient, but veggie-and-fruit pouches shouldn’t replace whole foods in a child’s diet.

Sarah Remmer

Look at my bum!: Toddlers and their private parts

Look at my bum!: Toddlers and their private parts

When kids can’t keep their privates under wraps, it can be both hilarious and horrifying.

Stacey Stein

Throw a summer bash!

Throw a summer bash!

Host a fantastic party with these fun DIY ideas and free printables.

Today's Parent staff

Recall: OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat

Recall: OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat

Health Canada is recalling a toddler booster seat out of concern children may fall out of it.

Today's Parent