Meghan Markle incorporated some meaningful gems in her new children’s book, “The Bench.” The Duchess of Sussex spoke to NPR over the weekend about some of the “Easter eggs” and nuggets she and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson planted within the pages, including a nod to the royal’s late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. “If people start digging, I
People describe kids as little angels, but parents know all too well that sometimes they’re just tiny terrors. Amid the chaos and exhaustion of raising children, many parents have turned to Twitter to vent about their hostility. We rounded up 35 tweets about the hilariously harsh things parents have said about their kids. Advertisement Can
HuffPost Friday is World Book Day, a day recognized by the United Nations to celebrate reading and a universal love of books. To honor the holiday, we asked a variety of HuffPost Facebook communities to share their favorite children’s books, both to read with their own kids and to give as presents. Here’s what they
Klaus Vedfelt via Getty ImagesShyness is far more common than many parents realize, and it’s not a bad thing. It’s been a big surprise to me as a generally quiet (and totally introverted) human being that my 6-year-old is naturally outgoing. He was the kid bounding into preschool on the second day without looking back
Kids home and no time to browse online? We got you. It’s hard to believe it, but another pandemic summer is upon us. And with many kids once again home all day, finding time to browse the internet for your summer essentials is basically impossible. So, we’ve done the work for you. Here are some
On May 5, Health Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12-15 years. The United States Food and Drug Administration quickly followed suit, and other countries are likely to do the same. Similar approvals for younger children are on the horizon. This is very welcome news. It will not be possible to
Lyme disease is scary, and kids are particularly at risk. We talked to an expert about how to keep kids safe from tick bites. Last July, a day after a family outing to the zoo, Crystal Cochrane of Edmonton was pulling five-year-old Mikayla’s hair into a ponytail when she felt a small sesame-seed-sized bump at
The pandemic changed everything—including how our kids got hurt. Here’s a look at what went up and what went down. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a ripple effect on just about everything, and that includes how, why and where kids get hurt. Rates of some paediatric injuries have gone up and others have gone down,
CEO Katherine Hay breaks down the surge in demand for support during the pandemic. Katherine Hay is the president and CEO of Kids Help Phone, which provides mental health support to youth across Canada. During the pandemic, her organization has seen a huge spike in calls, texts and online messages. Hay spoke to Toronto Life
Dressing your kid in vibrant colours makes them easier to spot in a crowd—and under water, too. Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes days by the pool, trips to the beach and weekends at the cottage. While all these outings can be tons of fun for the family, it’s important to
We’re so used to stay-at-home orders, lax schedules, no activities, and nowhere to be, that when things open up again, it’s going to be weird—especially for our kids. Are your kids refusing to sign up for their usual sports teams, group activities or day camps, even if restrictions soon lift and they’re deemed safe again
Concern for kids’ pandemic well-being prevails as the school year winds down for the second year in a row. In Ontario, after parents spent the end of May wondering if and when children could be sent to in-person learning, they finally heard schools won’t re-open this school year. After announcing home learning would continue to
It was a lousy school year for Canada’s elementary and high school students, as well as its teachers. As COVID waves crested and fell, schools opened and shut, then opened and shut again. Ontario’s nearly two million elementary and high school students received the least amount of in-person learning of students across the country: Most
Don’t worry about catching your kid up on everything they missed with COVID school shutdowns, but if you’ve got a kid who is struggling to learn to read, focus on these skills over the summer. Grade one is a critical time for learning to read and some experts are worried that time out of the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Undisturbed sleep is essential for the physical and mental well-being of a toddler. While most toddlers sleep undisturbed through the night, some may wake up frequently, finding it difficult to fall asleep. A toddler waking up in the middle of the night is normal. However, it could make them fussy,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Butterflies are one of the most beautiful creatures known to humankind. These enchanting insects come in all shapes, sizes and have spectacular physical features and bright colors. Butterfly-related baby names caught people’s attention when the celebrity couple Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott decided to give a butterfly name to their
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE There are often moments where the toddler refuses to comply and has a severe meltdown. It usually occurs when the toddler is in an uncomfortable situation, such as when around strangers. This reaction is called anxiety. Anxiety is common among children of all ages, including toddlers. It is normal for
Image: Shutterstock Elizabeth is a conservative name that speaks royalty and stays in trend. It is of Hebrew origin and means “God is my oath.” The reign of Queen Elizabeth I made the name famous and ensured its stability in the top names around the world. Over time, many parents have created their versions of
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Some toddlers scream when they feel that their parents are not giving them attention, while others scream due to frustration. There are other reasons, too, for toddler’s screaming tantrums. While tantrum-related screaming is common among toddlers, it is always best to determine the underlying cause and tackle it. This post
Image: Shutterstock The land of smiles, Thailand, is known for its exquisite beauty and culture. It is the most famous tourist place globally and captures your attention with its unique touch of elegance found in its monasteries, beaches, and cuisine. But do you know what else is special about this country? The last names of
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