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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.

When your kid has ADHD and you do too

When your kid has ADHD and you do too

It's a challenge to parent a kid with ADHD when you have adult ADHD, but it's not uncommon. Here's how many parents learn to cope.

Arlene Karidis

You won't believe which popular kids' books are actually prejudiced against children

You won't believe which popular kids' books are actually prejudiced against children

Here's how to choose kids' books that will empower, not damage, a child.

Michelle Superle

Keep talking about racism with your kids: a resource list

Keep talking about racism with your kids: a resource list

Don't wait for the news to nudge you along—keep those tough conversations going. To help out, we've rounded up our favourite resources.

Valerie Howes

Today's Parent and Joe Fresh Back-To-School Instagram Contest: Rules & Regulations

Today's Parent and Joe Fresh Back-To-School Instagram Contest: Rules & Regulations

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My dream first-day-of-school outfit

My dream first-day-of-school outfit

Watch these kids shop for their dream outfits—giggles included.

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How to make Coconut Candy Rattles

How to make Coconut Candy Rattles

Whether you're looking for a baby shower dessert or a cute first birthday treat, these Coconut Candy Rattles are so easy to make—and beyond cute.

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Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play

Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play

When children test their own boundaries in thrilling play, they develop self-confidence, resilience and risk management skills.

Mariana Brussoni

A day in the life of an elementary teacher

A day in the life of an elementary teacher

Pushy parents, tattling kids and insufficient prep time—they’re all in a day’s work for this grade one teacher.

Anonymous

Breakfast for dinner recipes: 10 ways to switch up your nightly routine

Breakfast for dinner recipes: 10 ways to switch up your nightly routine

Looking for some breakfast for dinner recipes? We have 10 delicious recipes that are easy to make.

Emily Rivas

How to make a time capsule to open after high school

How to make a time capsule to open after high school

A sweet time capsule filled with special trinkets is a fun activity to do with your kid. Have them help decorate the box and pick which items to put in.

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Skinfix Diaper Rash Balm

Today's Parent Approved

Skinfix Diaper Rash Balm

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Rogers Smart Home Monitoring

Today's Parent Approved

Rogers Smart Home Monitoring

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How to make an awesome homework station for your kid

How to make an awesome homework station for your kid

Doing homework is a lot more fun (and productive) when kids have a dedicated workspace. Here's how to create a homework station.

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Product review: Rogers Smart Home Monitoring

Product review: Rogers Smart Home Monitoring

Rogers Smart Home Monitoring just got the Today's Parent Approved seal. Here are a few reasons why we love this product.

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How to make Soft Tofu with Dipping Sauce

How to make Soft Tofu with Dipping Sauce

Sliced tofu needs nothing but a quick dip in this easy, citrusy sauce.

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7 awesome Airbnb Treehouses to book for your next family vacation

7 awesome Airbnb Treehouses to book for your next family vacation

Hotels are out—treehouses are in! You and the kids can be one with nature by staying in one of these amazing Airbnb treehouses.

Alexandra Gater

“He is a man, and he cooks. Isn’t he ashamed?”

“He is a man, and he cooks. Isn’t he ashamed?”

I knew that raising my daughter abroad would open her eyes to different perspectives. But I thought my own influence on my daughter would be stronger.

Eva Wieners

Today's Parent and Loblaws Click & Collect Contest: Rules & Regulations

Today's Parent and Loblaws Click & Collect Contest: Rules & Regulations

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What toddlers learn from water play

What toddlers learn from water play

It's no secret that toddlers love to play with water. Here's why the lessons learned from water play are worth the mess.

Cathie Kryczka

TV: Why I love Speechless, but I won't be watching Atypical

TV: Why I love Speechless, but I won't be watching Atypical

Disabled kids and their families crave TV representation, but while ABC's Speechless has been warmly received, Netflix show Atypical is generating ire.

Lillie Lainoff