Family

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.

9 important boat safety tips for families

9 important boat safety tips for families

Ahoy matey! Before you and the kids board the boat, you need to watch these important safety tips from the Canadian Red Cross's Shelley Makepeace.

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13 things you should always buy at Ikea

13 things you should always buy at Ikea

These are the items you need to add to your cart at Ikea—and they all cost $40 or less.

Alexandra Gater, Chatelaine

The worst age to have kids in terms of your career

The worst age to have kids in terms of your career

When women have kids during these years, they are most affected by the wage gap. So here it is, the worst age to have kids.

Leah McLaren

Autism rates see a staggering hike in past two years

Autism rates see a staggering hike in past two years

A new US report shows a 15 percent increase in the prevalence of ASD in kids. Early intervention and accessing resources are key to improving outcomes.

Valerie Howes

A new way to help kids with autism manage their emotions

A new way to help kids with autism manage their emotions

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has long been used to treat anxiety, but a new study suggests it could help kids on the spectrum with anger, sadness and depression too.

Valerie Howes

YouTube Kids is launching three new features to make the app safer

YouTube Kids is launching three new features to make the app safer

The features will provide parents with even more control in curating what their kids can and can't access.

Chad Sapieha

11 things not to say to parents of an only child

11 things not to say to parents of an only child

It may seem innocent, but “When are you having a second?” is literally the worst thing you could ask. Here are others that are almost as bad.

Christine Persaud

17 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in May 2018

17 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in May 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in May 2018. Spoiler alert: Coco!

Kim Shiffman

16 empowering princess books

16 empowering princess books

Everyone loves a princess, and these books show that there's definitely more to being a princess than wearing fancy crowns and frilly dresses.

Kevin John Siazon

How to make Strawberry Shortcake Skewers

How to make Strawberry Shortcake Skewers

Strawberries + marshmallows + pound cake = the easiest (deconstructed) strawberry shortcake you'll ever make—your kid can even help.

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Sheet Pan Sausage, Squash and Kale

Sheet Pan Sausage, Squash and Kale

It’s a pretty pan sure, with its vibrant veg and rich maple-mustard sauce, but it's also a flavour bomb. Get ready to put this easy dinner on repeat.

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The joke about overprotective dads isn't funny

The joke about overprotective dads isn't funny

Dads who love and respect their daughters need to stop making jokes like this.

Leah McLaren

8 surprising things you should always buy at Costco

8 surprising things you should always buy at Costco

It's time to stock up on gift cards! Here are eight bargains at Costco that you might not have known about.

Laura Brown, Chatelaine

Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education

Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education

You’ve baked cupcakes and now the school council wants volunteers for the spring fair. Is there a better solution to the underfunding of public education?

Kerry Clare

I just want to drink a cup of coffee without any interruptions

I just want to drink a cup of coffee without any interruptions

YouTube star, AmandaMuse, imagines her dream day as a mom. It starts with sleeping in and waking up to a cup of hot coffee. Hello, heaven!

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12 things to do in Montreal

12 things to do in Montreal

Have a European-esque trip right here in Canada by heading out to Montreal. There are tons of things to do in Montreal with your little ones!

Sasha Emmons

When can you leave your kid unsupervised?

When can you leave your kid unsupervised?

Leaving kids unsupervised is a legal grey area. From flying alone to babysitting, here's how independent kids can be across Canada.

Kyle Edwards, Maclean's

10 kid-friendly bathroom hacks

10 kid-friendly bathroom hacks

Even with a potty hanging on the wall, you can still have a stylish and functional bathroom! Here are ten awesome hacks to organize your vanity, make bath time less chaotic and more.

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Parents who smoke pot

Parents who smoke pot

When parents post #wineoclock memes on Facebook, no one bats an eye. So why is there still a huge stigma around moms and dads who use marijuana?

Jennifer Goldberg

I don’t have people to help me—I have no village

I don’t have people to help me—I have no village

It doesn’t look like I’ll ever have one of those enviable networks of friends and family to help raise my kids. But here’s how I learned to be OK with that.

Charity Mathews