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.

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

10 times my kid acted like I was an a**hole parent

10 times my kid acted like I was an a**hole parent

You try to do the best for your kid and in return, they act like you're an a**hole parent.

Mandy Milks

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

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.

Today's Parent

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

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