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The Birthday Guide

The Birthday Guide

It's party season. Find great gifts for every age, epic and easy party ideas, and cakes they'll love.

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A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A research-based guide to helping kids and teens build judgment, critical thinking, and healthy AI habits.

Summer Camp Directory 2026

Discover our top-rated summer camps for kids of all ages

The New Parenting Styles

Gentle parenting is out. Learn the new styles parents are adopting.

Why Parents Are So Focused On Executive Function Right Now

You're ready to go out the door, but your kid is still sockless? It might be time to brush up on their executive functioning skills.

Hot Topics

The Great Chore Divide

The Great Chore Divide

Are times changing or are moms still taking the lion's share of the labour at home? We take a deep dive into who's doing what (spoiler: moms are doing a lot) and how they feel about it. Plus, find ways to fairly distribute the load without creating resentment—kids can help, too. And one dad confesses that he knows he should be doing more.

Is It Safe For My Tween To Work Out?

Is It Safe For My Tween To Work Out?

With slang like "looksmaxxing" and "gymmaxxing" trending on social media, it's time to take a look at your teen's workout routine.

What Goldilocks Can Teach Parents About Kids' Stress

What Goldilocks Can Teach Parents About Kids' Stress

How the story of the three bears can help your kid build resilience.

Parents Are Yelling “Jessica” Mid-Tantrum—And, Weirdly, It Kind Of Works

Parents Are Yelling “Jessica” Mid-Tantrum—And, Weirdly, It Kind Of Works

A viral social media trend has moms and dads calling out a random name to snap toddlers out of meltdowns.

Who Are Kids’ Birthday Parties Really For?

Who Are Kids’ Birthday Parties Really For?

How guest lists shift as children grow and why letting kids lead matters more than doing it right.

Trending

New Screen-Free, Canadian Writing Contest Invites Kids To Become Authors

New Screen-Free, Canadian Writing Contest Invites Kids To Become Authors

Story Search Canada: Kids Edition is inviting children ages 7 to 12 to submit original stories for the chance to win prizes and see their work published.

Math Meltdowns Are Avoidable, According To A New Study

Math Meltdowns Are Avoidable, According To A New Study

You do not need to be great at math for your kids to be. A new review suggests what helps most may be your willingness to stay calm, let them struggle a little and show that mistakes are part of learning.

Anne Hathaway Confirms Her Pregnancy After Leaked Paparazzi Photos

Anne Hathaway Confirms Her Pregnancy After Leaked Paparazzi Photos

After DeuxMoi shared paparazzi shots from Saint-Tropez, Hathaway posted her own pregnancy reveal.

A New Study Confirms It: Personal Time Makes Parents Happier

A New Study Confirms It: Personal Time Makes Parents Happier

Parents showed healthier stress patterns on days when they had time for themselves, according to new research.

More Canadian Kids Are Struggling In Kindergarten Post-Pandemic

More Canadian Kids Are Struggling In Kindergarten Post-Pandemic

A new Canadian report found that more children are starting school having a hard time with things like managing emotions, paying attention and using more complex early reading and writing skills.

Pretend Play May Help Kids’ Mental Health

Pretend Play May Help Kids’ Mental Health

A new study found that toddlers with stronger pretend-play skills had fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties by the time they reached early primary school.

LEGO Pokémon Sets Are Coming And They're Interactive

LEGO Pokémon Sets Are Coming And They're Interactive

These new interactive sets do more than look cute on a bedroom shelf, they light up, make sounds and react when kids play with them.

Gen Alpha Is Calling The Shots On Family Vacations

Gen Alpha Is Calling The Shots On Family Vacations

A new Mastercard travel trends report suggests Gen Alpha kids have a lot more say in where families go, what they do and which destinations make the cut.

What We've Tested and Loved Lately

No Reception Club The Sliders

No Reception Club The Sliders

Use these packing cubes for craft supplies in your diaper bag or for toiletries in your suitcase.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids

Give your little one access to a vast library at their fingertips as they enjoy books and comics in vivid color.

Lovevery Reading Skill Set Kit

Lovevery Reading Skill Set Kit

An award-winning reading program for Pre-K through to Grade 2.

Garmin Bounce 2

Garmin Bounce 2

This kids' smartwatch has reliable GPS tracking, activity monitoring, text messaging and calling capabilities, a digital pet and more.

Doona Liki Trike

Doona Liki Trike

This luxury folding trike has four modes to suit different stages as your child grows.

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair

A trusted staple for 50 years, this tried-and-true high chair adjusts as your child grows.

Pregnancy and Giving Birth

When Can You Find Out The Sex Of Your Baby?

When Can You Find Out The Sex Of Your Baby?

Can't find out your baby's gender soon enough? Here's what you need to know.

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

Did you know nausea is one of the early signs of labour? Here are eight signs of active labour that you should watch out for.

Early Pregnancy Signs: Heartburn, Gas, Tender Breasts And More

Early Pregnancy Signs: Heartburn, Gas, Tender Breasts And More

Think you might be pregnant? Here are the most common early pregnancy signs in the first month.

14 Old Wives' Tales For Predicting Gender

14 Old Wives' Tales For Predicting Gender

Trying to predict your baby's gender? From Chinese Gender charts to decoding your cravings, these old wives tales reveal if you're having a boy or a girl.

Why Unisex Baby Names are Trending

Why Unisex Baby Names are Trending

Learn why gender-neutral names are gaining popularity, how they can benefit your child and discover some of our favourites.

Learn more about your pregnancy

Pregnancy By Week

Your Pregnancy: 4 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 4 Weeks

It’s official! About now, your pregnancy can be confirmed by a blood or urine test and you know for certain you have a baby on the way. Let us be among the first to say congratulations on getting pregnant!

Your Pregnancy: 5 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 5 Weeks

Even though you probably don’t feel pregnant, the building blocks of your baby’s life are being put in place right now.

Your Pregnancy: 6 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 6 Weeks

From the top of her head to the bottom of her buttocks, your baby is about 2 to 4 mm long. She's tinier than a bean!

Your Pregnancy: 7 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 7 Weeks

This week your baby has a growth spurt. He starts off the week the size of a BB pellet and finishes it off almost double the size—as big as a green pea!

Your Pregnancy: 8 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 8 Weeks

It may be hard to believe, but your developing baby's organs, such as her heart and liver, are already in place inside her tiny body.

Your Pregnancy: 9 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 9 Weeks

In week 9 your baby is about the same size as a green olive. From the top of his head to the bottom of his buttocks, he's about 22 to 33 mm long.

Your Pregnancy: 10 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 10 Weeks

Your baby is the size of a big cherry, but when it comes to shape, she looks more like a shrimp.

Your Pregnancy: 11 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 11 Weeks

In week 11 your baby has become quite an active little guy, kicking and swallowing away inside your womb.

Find your pregnancy week

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Six Must-Have Interactive Toys To Inspire Joy This Season

Six Must-Have Interactive Toys To Inspire Joy This Season

From active play to quiet moments, early learning to imaginative adventures, these toys are designed to grow with your child and offer play with purpose.

Why This Fragrance-Free Diaper Is A Game Changer For New Moms

Why This Fragrance-Free Diaper Is A Game Changer For New Moms

When it comes to vulnerable newborn skin, simplifying ingredients is everything. Here is why Pampers, the ultimate nursery staple, is going fragrance-free.

Review: 2026 Nissan Rogue

Review: 2026 Nissan Rogue

From highway commutes to school pickups, we put it to the test. Here’s what an Ontario family of four really thinks.

When Money’s Tight: Teaching Kids Financial Resilience

When Money’s Tight: Teaching Kids Financial Resilience

Making uncomfortable trade-offs to try to give your children every advantage? Check RBC’s money tips by age group to help manage “spend now” pressures

New on Today's Parent

Beat the Heat With These Fun Inflatable Pools and Water Parks for Kids

Beat the Heat With These Fun Inflatable Pools and Water Parks for Kids

Summer is here! Check out these kiddie pools and water parks for backyard fun as the weather heats up.

Amy Evans

New Screen-Free, Canadian Writing Contest Invites Kids To Become Authors

New Screen-Free, Canadian Writing Contest Invites Kids To Become Authors

Story Search Canada: Kids Edition is inviting children ages 7 to 12 to submit original stories for the chance to win prizes and see their work published.

Today's Parent

Moms Are Getting Health Advice From Social Media. Is That Okay?

Moms Are Getting Health Advice From Social Media. Is That Okay?

A new study found that half of U.S. adults are getting wellness information from influencers.

Karen Robock

What Parents Need To Know About Window Blind Safety

What Parents Need To Know About Window Blind Safety

Window blinds with cords or pulls are hazards for babies and young children—and they're still being made. Here's what to avoid and how to keep your kids safe.

Courtney Leiva