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 • 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 • 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 • Discipline Q&A: Defiant or too young to understand? What are your thoughts on discipline in the early childhood years? How soon should I begin disciplining in earnest? 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Generosity How to raise compassionate children Compassion and empathy don’t come naturally to most children. Here are some ways to teach children about compassion, ... Article
Parenting • Development stages Feeding your toddler Compared to infancy, physical growth slows during the toddler years, and a toddler’s appetite varies, says Dr. Aureli... 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 • Faith and parenting Christ-centred Easter activities for your little ones Have you ever struggled to keep Jesus the focus of your Easter celebrations? Try "decorating" your children’s heart, ... Article
Parenting • Learning and education Games for toddlers that teach skills and develop muscles Here are some games parents can play repeatedly with their children that provide opportunities to teach skills and de... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips Is it potty training time? Most children are ready to be potty trained between 18 months old and their third birthday. What about your child? Article
Parenting • Parenting tips Q&A: Feeding your picky eater If, however, you are reasonably sure that your child is not experiencing adverse physical effects from the specific f... Article
Parenting • Learning and education Q&A: What to look for when choosing a preschool Thinking about putting your child in preschool? Here are some questions to bear in mind as you consider the possibili... Article
Parenting • Parenting tips Navigating toddler food battles If you’re dealing with a finicky eater, here are some creative yet simple ways I’ve found to boost my toddler’s healt... 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 • 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