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4 things I wish I’d known about foster parenting

4 things I wish I’d known about foster parenting

"Foster parenting has shaped us in ways I never could have imagined. But there are still things I wish I'd known that would've made things a little easier."

Lindsay Smith

Why spanking now could lead to relationship violence later in life

Why spanking now could lead to relationship violence later in life

A new study has found that kids who are spanked more are more likely to exhibit relationship violence when they're older.

Liz Krieger

Why do I rush to apologize for my daughter’s feelings?

Why do I rush to apologize for my daughter’s feelings?

A big part of teaching children about consent is allowing them to have their own feelings. But so often we get caught up in how others see us as parents.

Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Chatelaine

Today's Parent Approved 2017 Contest

Today's Parent Approved 2017 Contest

Today's Parent

Given my chronic depression, I’m scared to have kids

Given my chronic depression, I’m scared to have kids

"I had always pictured myself with a family; I even had baby names picked out...But I wondered if my dream of having children would ever become reality."

KRISTEN HUTCHISON, Chatelaine

Where to buy Fingerlings—the hottest toy of 2017

Where to buy Fingerlings—the hottest toy of 2017

The season's hottest toy may be sold out everywhere, but don't panic! More Fingerlings will be coming to shelves near you in time for the holidays.

Jessica Spera

How children grieve

How children grieve

Kids might be crying one minute and then off playing the next. But that doesn’t mean they are over it. Children grieve in a much different way than adults.

Kathryn Hayward

5 ways to set boundaries with family over the holidays

5 ways to set boundaries with family over the holidays

Don’t want to feel rushed from one family event to the next this year? Use these strategies for setting boundaries and doing the holidays your way.

Raina Delisle

After our father died

After our father died

Life as we knew it ended when my husband died. But I wanted to make sure my kids wouldn’t lose me, too.

Today's Parent

How to support a grieving family

How to support a grieving family

After a death, there’s nothing you can say to make someone feel better. But don’t let fears about doing the wrong thing stop you from reaching out.

Kathryn Hayward

How to explain death to a child

How to explain death to a child

There can be a lot of fear in discussing death with kids, but they can cope if they’re told the truth in an age-appropriate way. Here's how to do it.

Kathryn Hayward

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

If you’re a new parent, prepare for an onslaught of unsolicited, not-so-helpful comments from others. Here are our tips on handling unwanted baby advice.

Stacey Stein

How to throw a winter birthday party

How to throw a winter birthday party

Throwing a winter birthday party for your little one? These awesome ideas will warm everyone right up!

Kate Stewart

How to do a shattered glass manicure

How to do a shattered glass manicure

You're really going to shine with this nail art! The shattered glass mani has a different effect depending on what nail polish colour you use.

Today's Parent

Why I don't use Santa as a bribe for good behaviour

Why I don't use Santa as a bribe for good behaviour

"Leveraging Christmas runs counter to the very point of the holiday, which should be more about generosity, goodwill and love."

Kristen Thompson

9 signs of screen addiction in kids to watch out for

9 signs of screen addiction in kids to watch out for

Time on YouTube or playing with apps can be educational and fun for kids. But are you worried your child could be addicted to screens?

Today's Parent

California dominates list of best U.S. cities to raise kids

California dominates list of best U.S. cities to raise kids

All across the United States, there are plenty of great cities to raise kids in. It just so happens about half of the Top 100 cities are in California.

Liz Krieger

Science experiment for kids: DIY sorbet

Science experiment for kids: DIY sorbet

Wait—you can make a delicious sorbet using a juice box and salt? That can't be possible. But it is. Watch how to do this cool science experiment.

Today's Parent

How much money should you really be spending on groceries?

How much money should you really be spending on groceries?

How much money should you really be spending on groceries? And how can you shave that weekly bill down? Here are some simple solutions.

Caroline Cakebread

Men: Can we have it all?

Men: Can we have it all?

All parents wish they could have it all. There must be a way to have at least some of it all, to balance things out for both men and women.

Micah Toub