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.

Kids’ books we love for 2016

Kids’ books we love for 2016

Each month we discover our favourite new kids’ books. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our library.

Today's Parent

5 lessons for new parents

5 lessons for new parents

It’s time for Ian Mendes to say goodbye to his column—but not before imparting his best advice to those just beginning their adventures in parenting.

Ian Mendes

5 ways to get your family outside this summer

5 ways to get your family outside this summer

Get moving as a family and everyone reaps the benefits.

Today's Parent

Making a new home after divorce

Making a new home after divorce

A mom and her son may be moving out of their house, but they’re taking their home with them.

Jowita Bydlowska

10 Essentials for Overnight Summer Camp

10 Essentials for Overnight Summer Camp

Is your kid heading off to camp and you're not sure what to pack? Here are the essentials for overnight summer camp.

Randi Chapnik Myers

Your best laundry tips and tricks

Your best laundry tips and tricks

Turn this chore into a simple, fun (for the kids) task with these smart laundry tips and tricks from our readers.

Today's Parent

Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Little kids love helping with laundry, but there are a few hazards to be aware of. Here's how to keep your kid safe in the laundry room.

Today's Parent

How to remove common stains

How to remove common stains

From baby food to mud, poop to crayon, we've rounded up solutions for some of the most common stains kids get on their clothes.

Today's Parent

Forget the nasal mist flu vaccine—it doesn't work

Forget the nasal mist flu vaccine—it doesn't work

The American Association of Pediatrics says the nasal flu mist vaccine doesn't work and the flu shot should be used instead.

Kalli Anderson

8 genius laundry hacks that actually work

8 genius laundry hacks that actually work

Stubborn stains on your kid’s clothing, missing socks, pet hair—use these laundry hacks that actually work!

Chatelaine

8 ways to save money on laundry

8 ways to save money on laundry

Having two small kids, you really start to see how doing frequent laundry adds up. Here are eight things you can do to get more bang for your buck.

Chatelaine

Laundry guide: Seven items and when to wash them

Laundry guide: Seven items and when to wash them

From bras to blazers, check out these tips for laundry dos and don'ts.

Chatelaine

4 social skills school-age kids should know

4 social skills school-age kids should know

As kids grow, their repertoire of social skills should expand beyond basic "please" and "thank you."

Allan Britnell

First-aid basics for parents

First-aid basics for parents

From what to put in your first-aid kit to treatments you can take care of at home, here's what you need to know when your little one says "Ouch!"

Corinna Vangerwen

Do you enforce movie-rating age guidelines?

Do you enforce movie-rating age guidelines?

Can your little one handle a PG-13 movie? Two parents discuss whether or not kids should be allowed to watch age-inappropriate flicks.

Jeff Hay

12 things I learned from my daughter’s first year of school

12 things I learned from my daughter’s first year of school

Long hair is the devil, check their pockets before they go to school and GOD HELP YOU if you forget library day.

Katie Dupuis

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

What looks like a simple, convenient transaction can carry unexpected risks. Follow these safety tips when selling baby items online.

Jaclyn Law

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

If you don’t have this life-saving water gear for your child, it’s time to invest. Learn how to choose a life jacket and the right way to use it.

Joelene Huber

50 Essential Summer Activities

50 Essential Summer Activities

Get your family active this summer with this selection of kid-friendly ways to have fun together.

Kelsey Miki

How to stop tantrums—before they start

How to stop tantrums—before they start

York professor Stuart Shanker argues that self-regulation gives kids the tools to cope with the stresses of life. Which means, we could stop tantrums!

Katie Dupuis