Parenting • Parenting tips How to make grocery shopping with kids fun Is it possible to keep the kids happy, and keep yourself out of the parenting hall of shame, while in a grocery store? Article
Parenting • Jealousy Q&A: When your preschooler is jealous of your newborn Your son is also moving into a new stage of development where he is learning to become more autonomous and assert his... Article
Parenting • Social teaching Teaching your child about stranger danger Jill Hutchins, a licensed counsellor, recommends slowly giving bits of safety advice. "Wait to see what your child do... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips Quick tips for managing mealtime Are you tired of preparing food that your child won’t eat? You are probably looking for a solution to get your kids t... Article
Parenting • Development stages Competitive parenting: Do you worry about your child’s developmental pace? Too often, competitive parents see early development as a sign of genius or a reflection of good parenting, but it’s ... Article
Parenting • Anger Q&A: When friends have an aggressive preschooler When your friends have and aggressive toddler, here's how to protect your own kids and help your friends too. Article
Parenting • Social teaching Your child's imaginary friend: Making sure your toddler knows what’s real and what’s not Pretend friends also allow children to safely act out social situations and conflict resolution. Article
Parenting • Faith and parenting Quick tips for livening up your child's prayer life Mealtime and bedtime prayers said by young children are precious, but the content can become repetitive. Article
Parenting • Development stages Q&A: When stuttering is serious and when it's not My toddler has been having difficulty getting his words out from time to time. I don’t know whether to regard this as... Article
Parenting • Chores / responsibilities 5 tips to raise a helpful toddler To successfully guide your child through this stage of skill and character development, try these five tips to raise ... Article
Parenting • Development stages Getting picky eaters to enjoy healthy meals Remember, even when you feel like you’re losing control at the table, ultimately, you are the parent. You chose what ... Article
Parenting • Faith and parenting Creative ways to teach Scripture to young children If you sing a Scripture verse often enough, toddlers will remember it. But singing does not guarantee they will learn... Article
Parenting • Social teaching Q&A: Helping a shy preschooler become more confident Raising bashful boys and girls is a delicate art that requires discernment, sensitivity and balance. Article
Parenting • Finances Fun ways to help young kids understand money values Here are four fun and engaging ways that can help parents teach little ones how to identify currency and understand i... Article
Parenting • Discipline Five ways to end bedtime battles Most of us could write a book about bedtime excuses. With our own energy levels dragging, those stall tactics aren’t ... Article
Parenting • Development stages When potty-training isn't what you expected I was told by my pediatrician that I had lost my opportunity. It was now up to my son. It had become about control, a... Article
Parenting • Discipline Is it time to teach your toddler how to share? Does your little one rule over her toys like a tiny Napoleon? The good news is that kids this age are ready to unders... Article
Parenting • Development stages Q&A: Ending your child's pacifier and blanket attachment On the whole, we believe it is wisest if parents avoid turning this into a major point of contention until they are p... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips Transitioning your child to their first real bed Moving from the crib to a bed is a major change for toddlers. With a few simple strategies, you can make the transiti... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips Q&A: Tips on childproofing your home Our toddler is highly energetic, extremely curious and unbelievably mobile. I’m wearing myself out just chasing her f... Article