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.

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

7 positive alternatives to "No"!

7 positive alternatives to "No"!

Kids don't respond well to a barrage of nos. But what's the alternative? Here are seven toddler discipline tricks.

Holly Bennett

All about comfort objects

All about comfort objects

Blankies and favourite stuffies help little ones learn to self-soothe. But can kids become too dependent?

Erin Pooley

Milestone checklist for toddlers

Milestone checklist for toddlers

Worried your child is lagging behind? Consult our milestones checklist for toddlers, courtesy of the paediatric-approved Nipissing District Development Screen.

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How to tame public tantrums

Toddler behaviour

How to tame public tantrums

How to manage your child's epic meltdowns when it feels like everyone's watching (and judging) your parenting skills.

Erin Phelan

Extreme temper tantrums may signal mood disorder

Extreme temper tantrums may signal mood disorder

Extreme tantrums are a symptom of a new mood disorder. Here’s how to tell normal behaviour apart from more serious signs of mental illness.

Denise Balkissoon

Lisa asks: Do your kids throw tantrums?

Toddler behaviour

Lisa asks: Do your kids throw tantrums?

Lisa van de Geyn

Runaway toddler: When your little one gets lost

Toddler behaviour

Runaway toddler: When your little one gets lost

Got a runaway toddler? Here’s how to let a free-range kid explore her mobility without losing your mind.

Susan Spicer

Hilarious names kids give their private parts

Toddler behaviour

Hilarious names kids give their private parts

Cassandre Cadieux

Sensitivity to loud noise

Sensitivity to loud noise

Linda Bream, psychologist

What to do when your child prefers one parent over the other

What to do when your child prefers one parent over the other

Cheryl Embrett

Playing with mom's hair to soothe sleep

Playing with mom's hair to soothe sleep

Tracey Ruiz, sleep doula

Keep your toddler healthy this cold and flu season

Keep your toddler healthy this cold and flu season

Susan Spicer

Oral hypersensitivity

Oral hypersensitivity

Diane Sacks, paediatrician

A new baby?

Anna Little

How to deal with aggressive toddler behaviour

How to deal with aggressive toddler behaviour

Wondering how to help little ones who lash out? Here's our guide for dealing with aggressive toddler behaviour.

Astrid Van Den Broek

Is there such a thing as "smart" spanking?

Is there such a thing as "smart" spanking?

John Hoffman

Whining wisdom

Alyson Schafer, parenting expert

Strategies for separation anxiety

Strategies for separation anxiety

Linda Bream, psychologist