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Researchers from the Washington University of School of Medicine have identified five "tantrum styles" that may serve as warning... more»

  Potty training has always been high-stakes territory for parents and, these days, parents can feel like they're getting bombarded... more»

Not only do I find the song – The Twelve Days of Christmas — incredibly annoying, it’s also highly impractical. Woe to the gift-giver who... more»

Car seats are meant to be strapped into a vehicle, not carried around like a piece of luggage. It's just that when air travel and kids are... more»
So you're aware that for the first 10 days of June, Toronto will host the world's newest international arts festival but did you know that 75... more»
Stephen Beck's completely literal interpretation of the Bible outlined in his book A Father's Stew is, to a columnist who believes that women... more»
Every child knows the feeling, and what adult can forget it? When the textbooks are turned in and the classroom doors closed for the summer... more»
THEATRE

Toronto Fringe Festival’s KidsVenue (The Palmerston Library) — There’s just one family-oriented... more»

Behind those picture-perfect models is a frightening secret that the personal care industry would just as soon keep secret: 89 per cent of... more»
Looking for ways to keep your kids engaged on rainy days or long car rides and fight off "summer learning loss?" (39 separate studies... more»
Crayola outgrew its crayon stage years ago, coming up with countless products that appeal to the imagination and creativity of children. Just so... more»
This shouldn't be news to any parent who has ever driven under the influence of a screaming toddler: having a passenger on board increases your... more»
Teaching new mothers who are dealing with postpartum depression how to relate to and respond to their babies' cues can help to lay the groundwork... more»
Modern kitchens are often equipped with a counter garage or two in which to park appliances. If you don’t have the luxury of ample storage, an... more»
OUTDOOR FUN

Playing hot potato makes a COOL treat

Back in grandma’s day, everyone got in on the action turning the... more»

Your six-year-old's LEGO creations are eye-catching and intricate and he budgets his allowance to the penny. It's no wonder his relatives are... more»
Researchers at Tufts University have identified five personality traits that increase a teen's odds of navigating the journey between childhood... more»

Question: Now that the New Year has arrived, I started making a New Year resolution list for our family. At the top of my list was around... more»

Animals – pets – are big business in North America. According to the ASPCA, Americans spent an estimated $38.4 billion on their pets in 2006... more»
(MS) — Many children look forward to sports. A chance to play with their friends, sports also represent an opportunity for children to learn many... more»
For its 25th anniversary of outdoor Shakespeare in High Park, CanStage brings back this most accessible of the Bard’s work, with a production... more»
In many other parts of the world, busking is an art form that garners respect and demands top skill. In that tradition, the eighth annual... more»
It might be unfair, or an over exaggeration but boys are not often thought of as eager to jump into the bath tub or to take care of their skin... more»
(MS) — There is a wealth of evidence that indicates that music lessons offer children intellectual benefits that put them ahead of others who do... more»
Capturing in print the sound and sensibilities of today’s teenagers is not easy. Some writers have a wonderful ear for the edgy, irreverent and... more»