Toddler

Toddler behaviour

Screaming tantrums in public and the notorious terrible twos: Learn how to handle the many ups and downs of toddler behaviour while maintaining your sanity.

7 tips for surviving your toddler's first haircut

Toddler behaviour

7 tips for surviving your toddler's first haircut

You never know what you'll expect when your toddler gets their first haircut. Here are some ways you can prepare.

Teresa Pitman

How to wean your child from her pacifier

Toddler behaviour

How to wean your child from her pacifier

It's normal for your child to love their binky. But when it's time, here's how to gently wean your toddler from their pacifier.

Melissa Carter

How to teach kids to stop lying

How to teach kids to stop lying

An age-by-age guide to teaching kids that honesty is the best policy.

Cathie Kryczka

When toddlers are really attached to caregivers

Toddler behaviour

When toddlers are really attached to caregivers

Has your toddler developed strong bonds with their caregiver? Here's what you can do and why you shouldn't be worried.

Susan Spicer

Lose the whine in just one week

Lose the whine in just one week

Erin Dym

Is my toddler's bad behaviour normal?

Is my toddler's bad behaviour normal?

Parents often wonder whether their toddler's bad behaviour comes with the "terrible twos" territory. Here's what happening.

Melissa Carter

How to survive when your toddler stops napping

How to survive when your toddler stops napping

Here are some survival tips for long days when your toddler stops napping.

Teresa Pitman

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 reasons your toddler is freaking out right now

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 reasons your toddler is freaking out right now

His back is behind him. The moon is hiding. Disney sucks. What does your toddler freak out over?

Leah Rumack

8 ways to make getting clean fun for toddlers

Toddler behaviour

8 ways to make getting clean fun for toddlers

Want to become the ruler of bath time? Here are some easy tips to follow for fuss-free toddler grooming.

Holly Bennett

How to prevent toddlers from locking doors

How to prevent toddlers from locking doors

A door can't lock if it can't latch. Here's a simple way parents can avoid being stuck on the other side.

Today's Parent

What to do if time outs are not working

What to do if time outs are not working

Are you finding that time outs are not working? Some parents may want to consider replacing them with a 'time in.'

Lea Zeltserman

6 tips for disciplining your toddler

6 tips for disciplining your toddler

Discipling your toddler can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you get through it while staying positive.

Teresa Pitman

How to cope with toddler possessiveness

Toddler behaviour

How to cope with toddler possessiveness

Toddler possessiveness is a normal (but very frustrating!) stage in development.

Susan Spicer

How to get your toddler out the door quicker

Toddler behaviour

How to get your toddler out the door quicker

Getting toddlers ready for outing can be frustrating. Save yourself half the battle with these helpful tips.

Teresa Pitman

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Check out these tips on how to get your kids our the door in the morning.

Today's Parent

How to help your toddler gain more independence

How to help your toddler gain more independence

Your little one can't wait to gain more independence, but she still needs you to help steady her steps.

Teresa Pitman

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

New study shows time outs have their place, especially for kids who are, you know, difficult.

Claire Gagne

When is thumb-sucking a problem?

When is thumb-sucking a problem?

Thumb-sucking might soothe your little one in the short term, but should you worry about the long-term effects?

Hannah Terry-Whyte

Why we need to encourage our kids to be wild

Why we need to encourage our kids to be wild

Jennifer Pinarski's children are wild—and she worries that there isn't a place for them in society.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids at weddings: Essential do's and don'ts

Kids at weddings: Essential do's and don'ts

Tips for ensuring your kid rocks (not wrecks) the wedding.

Karma Brown