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Why cursive handwriting needs to make a comeback in schools

Why cursive handwriting needs to make a comeback in schools

Kids who can print and write in cursive enjoy improved literacy outcomes. So why aren't schools still teaching cursive to kids?

Hetty Roessingh

What jobs will there be for our kids in the future?

What jobs will there be for our kids in the future?

Robots, AI and other technologies will change the future of work. Here's how to future-proof your kids when the job market could be turned on its head.

Bryan Borzykowski

The pressure for moms to prioritize self-care is a bunch of BS

The pressure for moms to prioritize self-care is a bunch of BS

Marketers are trying to convince us that wine, manicures and yoga are the only ways to find “me-time” as a mom, and I'm so over it.

Erin Pepler

How Jillian Harris radically reduced her family's household waste

How Jillian Harris radically reduced her family's household waste

Through a series of small changes, the lifestyle blogger and television personality halved the amount of trash she throws out. Here’s how she did it.

Maureen Halushak

15 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in September 2019

15 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in September 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in September 2019.

Kevin John Siazon

This is why young children need to explore gender identity in the classroom

This is why young children need to explore gender identity in the classroom

Take it from a teacher: keeping gender identity in the Ontario sex ed curriculum helps our kids, because they’re asking questions about it already.

Gordon Nore

8 kid-friendly water bottles perfect for back to school

8 kid-friendly water bottles perfect for back to school

A cool water bottle is a must-have school accessory for your kids. With these cute picks, hydration has never looked so stylish!

Natalie Harmsen

Can airlines really seat a kid away from their parents?

Can airlines really seat a kid away from their parents?

Airlines say they have a policy to ensure kids sit with their parents on flights. So why do parents say they've been forced to pay extra to make it happen?

Tamar Satov

I was a ten-year-old on Weight Watchers and it took decades to shed the pain

I was a ten-year-old on Weight Watchers and it took decades to shed the pain

Long before WW released its controversial Kurbo app, I was the only kid at my meetings—where adults berated themselves for gaining a quarter of a pound.

K. Clifford

Would later school start times help teens get more sleep—and better grades?

Would later school start times help teens get more sleep—and better grades?

During puberty, your teen's body clock shifts. Here's how later school start times could help them get more sleep—and better grades.

Chris Deacon

Everything you need to know about lactose intolerance

Everything you need to know about lactose intolerance

If your kid starts to feel unwell after drinking milk or devouring ice cream, they may have lactose intolerance. Here are answers to all of your questions.

Raina Delisle

Everything you need to know about an egg allergy

Everything you need to know about an egg allergy

Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and kids, but luckily also the most likely to be outgrown. Everything you need to know.

Raina Delisle

Everything you need to know about a sesame allergy

Everything you need to know about a sesame allergy

The likelihood of outgrowing a sesame allergy is low and the risk of accidental exposure is high (two seeds can do it!). Here's everything you need to know.

Raina Delisle

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

A dairy or cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in childhood, but the good news is that the majority of kids outgrow it.

Raina Delisle

Everything you need to know about a wheat allergy

Everything you need to know about a wheat allergy

From pizza dough to Play-Doh, wheat can be found in a variety of products for kids. Here, we answer all your questions on how to deal with a wheat allergy.

Raina Delisle

Royal nannies are even more extra than we thought

Royal nannies are even more extra than we thought

All kids deserve great care, but we're talking about future British kings! Here are all the facts about Britain's prestigious nanny school, Norland College.

Jessica Pollack

How I built a family after my marriage imploded

How I built a family after my marriage imploded

On the cusp of parenthood, my life as I knew it was ripped out from under me. As painful as it was, it might have been the best thing that ever happened to me.

Samantha Westren

This mom's kids got hilariously creative when she hosted her own family job fair

This mom's kids got hilariously creative when she hosted her own family job fair

All three kids nabbed a management-level position (and learned about money in the process)—but her six-year-old impressed the most!

Natalie Harmsen

Your 3-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Schedule, Growth Spurt and More

Your 3-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Schedule, Growth Spurt and More

The 3-month mark is a big one for baby milestones, and it’s totally normal to have a lot of questions about what comes next. We’ve got all the answers.

Today's Parent

Do probiotics for kids actually work?

Do probiotics for kids actually work?

From capsules to powders to drops to yogurt drinks, probiotics for kids are a booming business. Here's the truth behind all the marketing hype.

Kalli Anderson