Daily Living & Independence

Routines, self-help skills, sleep, feeding, and toileting.

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Toilet Learning: Steps to Success

Zero to Three step-by-step guide on readiness signs and a respectful approach to toilet learning.

18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsAdaptive & Daily Living Skills
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Toilet Learning, Caring for Kids (CPS)

Canadian Paediatric Society handout for families on when and how to support toilet learning.

18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsAdaptive & Daily Living Skills
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Healthy Mealtimes: Feeding Baby & Toddler

Zero to Three article on building responsive, positive mealtime routines from infancy through toddlerhood.

6–12 Months12–18 Months18–24 Months2 YearsAdaptive & Daily Living Skills
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Feeding: What to Expect From 12–24 Months

Zero to Three guide to self-feeding, utensil use, and food exploration in the second year.

12–18 Months18–24 MonthsAdaptive & Daily Living Skills
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Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Caring for Kids (CPS)

Canadian Paediatric Society guide on introducing solids, textures, and safe self-feeding.

0–6 Months6–12 MonthsAdaptive & Daily Living Skills
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Dressing Work Book, CanChild

CanChild workbook for families and educators supporting children learning to dress independently.

3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Adaptive & Daily Living Skills
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Top 5 Mealtime Tips for a Healthy Start

Zero to Three quick-read tips on building independent, positive mealtime routines from infancy on.

6–12 Months12–18 Months18–24 Months2 YearsSelf-Help Skills
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Potty Training: Learning to Use the Toilet

Zero to Three guide on recognizing readiness and supporting a child through toilet independence.

18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsSelf-Help Skills
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ToolkitCanada

Dressing Work Book, CanChild

CanChild step-by-step workbook to help children build independent dressing skills.

3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Self-Help Skills
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Feeding Your Baby in the First Year (CPS)

Canadian Paediatric Society handout on introducing solids and supporting early self-feeding.

0–6 Months6–12 MonthsSelf-Help Skills
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PDFInternational

Building Self-Help Routines: Harvard Activities Guide

Harvard printable of routines and games that build the executive function skills children need for independent self-care.

18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Self-Help Skills
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Toilet Learning (CPS)

Canadian Paediatric Society guide on signs of readiness and a low-pressure approach to toilet learning.

18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsToilet Learning
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Toilet Training (HealthyChildren.org)

AAP-curated collection covering readiness, methods, setbacks, and toilet learning for children with additional needs.

18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsToilet Learning
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Healthy Sleep for Your Baby and Child

CPS guidance on age-appropriate sleep needs, bedtime routines, and troubleshooting common sleep challenges.

0–6 Months6–12 Months12–18 Months18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Sleep
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How Many Sleep Hours Does Your Child Need?

AAP-recommended sleep durations by age, plus practical sleep-hygiene strategies for families.

0–6 Months6–12 Months12–18 Months18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Sleep
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Picky Eaters

AAP guidance on responding to picky eating with low-pressure strategies that support long-term food acceptance.

18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Mealtimes & Feeding
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Healthy Sleep for Your Baby and Child

Canadian Paediatric Society parent guidance on age-appropriate sleep routines and expectations.

0–6 Months6–12 Months12–18 Months18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsSleep
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Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?

AAP HealthyChildren recommendations on sleep duration by age with routine tips.

2 Years3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Sleep
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Toilet Learning

Canadian Paediatric Society position statement on toilet learning readiness and approach.

18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsToilet Learning
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The Right Age to Toilet Train

AAP HealthyChildren guidance on readiness signs and a step-by-step toilet learning approach.

18–24 Months2 Years3 YearsToilet Learning
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ArticleInternational

The Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding

Ellyn Satter Institute's foundational framework guiding what parents and children each do at mealtimes.

6–12 Months12–18 Months18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsSchool Readiness (5+)Mealtimes & Feeding
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Feeding Your Baby in the First Year

Canadian Paediatric Society parent guide on feeding across the first year including responsive feeding cues.

0–6 Months6–12 MonthsMealtimes & Feeding
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Picky Eaters

AAP HealthyChildren guidance on typical toddler and preschool eating patterns with responsive strategies.

18–24 Months2 Years3 Years4 YearsMealtimes & Feeding
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