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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.

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

When a child has a physical, mental or neurological condition that’s not visible to observers, getting a medical diagnosis can take some parental pushing.

Paula Fitzgibbons

7 things you probably didn't know about Costco

7 things you probably didn't know about Costco

Have you noticed that there are no aisle signs at Costco? Find out why, plus learn six other fun facts from our resident Costco Lady.

Today's Parent

I love my baby—but I'm scared about what's happening to me

I love my baby—but I'm scared about what's happening to me

Every thought and waking moment is consumed by Sonny’s next feed or nap or poop. It was glorious and exhausting and rewarding and frustrating all at once.

Whitney Port, Flare

Are Your Kids Addicted to Technology? Here's What You Need to Know

Are Your Kids Addicted to Technology? Here's What You Need to Know

A typical teen’s day includes up to 9 hours of texting, gaming, videos, and social media. It’s enough to make you wonder: Are they addicted to technology?

Michael Robb, Common Sense Media

9 minimalist toys you'll definitely want in your home

9 minimalist toys you'll definitely want in your home

When it comes to your babe's nursery and development, less is more. Keep it simple with these beautiful minimalist baby toys.

Amy Valm

What Oprah knows for sure about adverse childhood experiences

What Oprah knows for sure about adverse childhood experiences

The evidence is piling up: we need a drastically different approach to parenting, teaching and healthcare for kids who've experienced trauma.

Arlene Karidis

This mom internet-shamed her kids and we have questions

This mom internet-shamed her kids and we have questions

This mom-of-two's punishment has been shared almost 40 thousand times, and while many people are applauding the mom, we're still not too sure

Today's Parent

The most outrageous sh*t people said to me about my adoption

The most outrageous sh*t people said to me about my adoption

You won’t believe the weird, rude and downright offensive comments these adoptive parents had to field. Please be respectful.

Christen Shepherd

Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a slide

Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a slide

Why should kids get to have all the fun? Spice up your fitness routine by trying these exercises on a slide while your kids play at the park.

Today's Parent

13 awesome March break activities in Toronto for kids

13 awesome March break activities in Toronto for kids

Not sure what to do for March break 2019? From interactive holograms to exploring desert kingdoms, we’ve rounded up all the fun events in Toronto.

Today's Parent

Why every dad should take paternity leave

Why every dad should take paternity leave

Every dad should take a paternity leave—the month I took with each of my kids made me not only a better parent but also a better husband.

Tyler Wade

If we want to see gender equality, then we need more dads like Tim

If we want to see gender equality, then we need more dads like Tim

We can talk about the need for gender equality until we’re blue in the face. To see real change, we might need an economic incentive.

Leah McLaren

13 food storage safety dos and don'ts

13 food storage safety dos and don'ts

You’ve gone to the trouble of creating homemade dinners. Food storage is important: Let’s cool, freeze and reheat them properly to keep your family safe.

Ceri Marsh

22 books about bunnies

22 books about bunnies

Hop! Hop! Here come the cutest books about bunnies ever.

Davina Sinnatamby

22 fun March Break activities for the family

22 fun March Break activities for the family

Whether it’s skating, checking out an indoor playground, or taking trip to the museum, your kids will be anything but bored this March Break.

Jessica Spera

4 great tips for keeping your kids healthy and active

4 great tips for keeping your kids healthy and active

Emily Rivas

7 surprisingly easy ways to fight your screen addiction

7 surprisingly easy ways to fight your screen addiction

We get it—you need your phone and it's so hard to put it down. So Common Sense Media has rounded up seven easy ways (yes, easy!) to limit your screen time.

Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media

It was time to get rid of my Dad bod

It was time to get rid of my Dad bod

Being a hands-on father of twins, I gained 45 pounds in the first year. This was not the way I had envisioned fatherhood.

Marquis Murray

Why your pediatrician should be asking your kid about depression

Why your pediatrician should be asking your kid about depression

New guidelines for pediatricians suggest universal mental health screening for kids at age 12. Here's how they can help your kid.

Liz Krieger

20 Great Canadian Summer Getaways

20 Great Canadian Summer Getaways

Looking for the perfect family vacation this summer? Here are the best kid-friendly Canadian summer getaways. Bon voyage!

Davina Sinnatamby