Raising children to be well-rounded adults may seem scary at times. Keeping your child healthy and encouraging their development may feel like a lot to learn. The information in this section will help. Remember, what you hear from other parents, what you read, your own childhood experiences and your child’s temperament will affect the way …

When children bite, hit, or start to kick and scream in the grocery store, parents can find it very unsettling. A deep breath may be your first step. Keep reminding yourself that children are learning how to behave in acceptable ways. Their challenging behaviours are often a sign of their developmental level rather than spite. One way to deal with challenging behaviours …

In the first few years of life, your child’s brain develops more than at any other time with more than one million brain connections formed each second. The quality of your child’s experiences during these early years helps to shape how their brain develops and sets the foundation for learning, how they get along with …

Supporting your child’s health and wellbeing: Transitioning to school (KinderStart) KinderStart is a program to help young children get ready for kindergarten. It supports your child’s health and well-being before they start school. As your child prepares for school, you might have questions about their health. Below, we’ve addressed some common concerns that families have. …