Emma Waverman

Get out of the way, Tiger Moms and helicopter and free-range parents! There's a new parenting label making headlines.

When I first saw that photo of Alan Kurdi on the beach, I knew I had to do something. And as part of a private sponsorship group, my family helped bring a young family of four to Canada. Their lives have changed since arriving in Canada. It’s changed ours, too.

"We will give you five lenient minutes to ask the child to stop screaming and then we will ask the child ourselves," said the restauranteur in a Facebook post that went viral.

Why the need for brackets? Why not say he can run and throw and jump?!

The homework debate is raging once again. And Emma Waverman just doesn't see the benefit of giving kids more work to do after school.

When you’re upset, hiding emotions from your kids may not always be the best approach.

The kids have never seen car seats and find our culture's love of dogs hilarious. The parents are overwhelmed but ready for the challenge.

All those flashcards and lessons might actually not be the best way for preschoolers to learn.

A new study finds that moms with 12- to 14-year-olds had higher stress levels and depression than women with kids in different age brackets.

According to researchers, three common driving behaviours are unsafe for kids.

A school in New York is offering parents a second report card with better grades for their kids. And this mom wants one.

Emma Waverman calls for a time-out on the idea that the current generation of parents are ruining their kids.

The exclusion of the heroine Rey from the latest Monopoly edition for The Force Awakens has Star Wars fans up in arms.

It’s an understatement to say that 2015 was full of teachable moments—for both parents and kids. As the year comes to a close, here are a few that come to mind.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have announced plans to remove section 43 of the Criminal Code, which would make spanking illegal.

"The family arrives in February, and the pressure to have everything ready in advance is intense. We can’t forget anything: We’re creating a new life for two adults and their two small children."

Check out the coolest new video games just in time for the holidays.

Markers and candy and toy guns, oh my! Emma Waverman thinks these are some of the worst loot bag ideas.

A recent study suggests childhood obesity is linked to poverty and parenting styles.

The struggle is real: Volunteering for your kid's field trip can be a rollercoaster of emotions.