I had a baby at 19 and another at 50. After five years of IVF, it felt like a miracle.

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Pregnancy

Movement, standing, playing and making sounds: this month brings tons of discoveries. Here’s what to look for.

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby

Tiny Doctors is a YouTube show designed to help little kids learn how their bodies work, talk about how they feel and build confidence around health.

Quick Hit

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler

Big Backyard BioBlitz, the free week&#x2d;long event from the Nature Conservancy of Canada, asks families to spot and record plants, bugs, birds and other wildlife from July 27 to August 3.

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Kids can experience food noise too. Experts explain what it is, why it happens, especially in some neurodivergent kids, and how parents can respond.

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

New Pew data shows how often paid work and parenting collide, with moms especially likely to feel the strain of carrying both at once.

Michley children’s pyjamas recalled across Canada for failing flammability standards, posing a burn risk to kids. No injuries reported.

Recalls for Canadian families

Stay informed about potential safety issues with products you use daily. Our product recall category provides timely alerts and essential information on recalled items to help you make informed decisions and prioritize safety for yourself and your family.

Recalls

Prime Custom Blinds shades and alternating blinds recalled across Canada due to strangulation risk for children; parents urged to stop use and follow recall steps.

Convenience and communication features are great selling points, but do kids really need more tech?

Shopping

Find the most cute and comfortable backpack for your little one. Plus, the coolest supplies to get kids excited for back to school.

Plus, the coolest supplies to get kids excited for back to school.

20 kids’ backpacks to keep all their gear organized

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Back to school

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

These simple scripts for boredom will inspire your kids to either do something or at the very least, stop complaining.

Barbie Magic Style Studio takes the old paper&#x2d;doll dress&#x2d;up idea and updates it with magnetic pieces and augmented reality.

Boundaries aren’t a punishment—they’re a way to protect your family’s peace and involve loved ones in your lives healthily. Here’s a guide to setting them.

Toy Story 5 has parents talking about an “analog summer,” but experts say balance, not a fully screen&#x2d;free reset, is the better goal.

It’s awkward. The judging is real. But I’m finally putting my kids’ development ahead of other parents’ expectations.

A nine&#x2d;month&#x2d;old, a five&#x2d;year&#x2d;old, grandparents and seven nights on the Disney Treasure: Magical, harder than expected and full of lessons for next time.

Boon PIVOT Toddler Tower Kids Kitchen Step Stool recalled in Canada over tip&#x2d;over hazard; parents urged to stop use and check for safety updates.

From unbreakable patio stemware to easy kids’ basics, these are the July finds we’re loving right now.

editor's picks

Gel&#x2d;filled toys can become a real hazard in overheated cars, with the risk of burns, sticky messes and costly interior damage.

From wandering Old Québec after dark to cooling off at one of Canada’s biggest waterparks, here’s how to plan a family&#x2d;friendly summer getaway in Québec City.

The greatest new gear to help you pack yummy lunches and snacks that are easy for your kids to access and at just the right temperature.

Best lunch bags and bento boxes for kids 2024

The best new gear to help you pack yummy lunches and snacks that are easy to access and just the right temperature.

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A new national survey of U.S. mothers suggests that as family financial strain increases, mothers prioritizing their kids’ health over their own.

BABESIDE Doll and Stroller Set sold on Amazon.ca recalled after Health Canada warns of choking hazards from detachable bear eyes and a magnetic pacifier.

From sitting up to babbling, this month brings rapid development. Learn about key milestones, red flags and simple activities to encourage your baby’s growth.

Ashley Poston’s Eyes Like Stars gives older tweens and teens who love Star Wars an age&#x2d;appropriate read with action, crushes and a slow&#x2d;burn love story.

From hand&#x2d;grinding cacao to spotting toucans in the rainforest canopy, discover why the most unforgettable travel moments are the ones you never actually planned.

Costa Rica

Nissan

Pok Pok, a Montessori&#x2d;inspired app for kids, is offering 25 percent off, while Calm, the meditation and sleep app, is offering 40 percent off this summer.

Excited for the new release of the live&#x2d;action Moana? Here’s what you need to know before you buy your popcorn.

Is darker better? We asked experts to break down the benefits of blackout curtains for kids’ sleep hygiene, and give tips on making the best choice.

Taking your little one on vacation is a whole lot easier with these parent&#x2d;approved toddler travel toys.

Best Toddler Travel Toys 2026

Toddler activities

We test and review the kid and baby products so you don't have to. Check out our list of Today's Parent Approved products before you buy.

Product Reviews

They make rolling through airports easier (and dare we say more fun!) for kids and parents. These are the 5 best ride&#x2d;on suitcases for kids we’ve found.

Best Ride&#x2d;On Suitcases for Kids 2026

Family travel

Vevor 4 in 1 Baby Walker recalled in Canada due to serious physical hazards. Find out if this affects your family and what steps to take next.

While early infatuations are innocent, they hold lessons in boundaries, consent and self&#x2d;acceptance.

Whimsy is in and it couldn&#8217;t have come at a better time. It&#8217;s not only fun, but crafting can benefit your kids&#8217; mental health.

Do you get Botox? Experts share when it’s ok to share your neurotoxin regimen with your children—and when it’s not.

The gear, skills and advice you need to confidently take your baby camping.

A family therapist explains why having fun can be emotionally exhausting—and how to plan for the crash.

LEGO and Olivia Rodrigo are launching five collectible sets on Aug. 1, with three available for pre&#x2d;order now.

Studies show why handing over a tablet isn’t the best solution to boredom and how unstructured free time leads to important soft skills and builds self&#x2d;esteem.

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