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The World's Most Magical Toy Stores

The World's Most Magical Toy Stores

A crash course on the world’s most legendary toy stores, from New York to Tokyo.

Aneesa Bhanji

The Best Mother’s Day Gift? A Matching Moment You’ll Actually Wear

The Best Mother’s Day Gift? A Matching Moment You’ll Actually Wear

Celebrate connection, confidence and style with SHEIN’s GLOWMODE Mom & Me activewear collection.

Ashley Keenan

Think You'll Be A Helicopter Parent For Life? Think Again

Think You'll Be A Helicopter Parent For Life? Think Again

A new study on primates—including humans and apes—shows that parenting styles change throughout a child’s life.

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10 New Bluey Minisodes Are Coming To Disney Plus In May

10 New Bluey Minisodes Are Coming To Disney Plus In May

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Cameron Diaz And Benji Madden Have Welcomed Their Third Child

Cameron Diaz And Benji Madden Have Welcomed Their Third Child

Benji Madden announced the birth of the couple’s third baby, a son named Nautas Madden, in an Instagram post that included a ship-themed image explaining the meaning behind the name.

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The Ontario Resort and Getaway Guide 2026

The Ontario Resort and Getaway Guide 2026

Canadian Parents Want Tougher Rules To Protect Kids Online

Canadian Parents Want Tougher Rules To Protect Kids Online

One group is pushing for a social media ban for kids under 16, while another wants Ottawa’s online-harms law to cover AI chatbots and gaming platforms, too.

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What Goldilocks Can Teach Parents About Kids' Stress

What Goldilocks Can Teach Parents About Kids' Stress

What Goldilocks can teach parents about helping kids handle the right amount of stress and build confidence, coping skills and resilience.

Siobhan Chirico

Elmo’s Long-Running Feud With A Pet Rock Is Becoming A Children’s Book

Elmo’s Long-Running Feud With A Pet Rock Is Becoming A Children’s Book

A new Little Golden Book, Elmo’s Day With Rocco, turns one of Sesame Street’s funniest running gags into a read-aloud and fans are very much on Elmo’s side.

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How To Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day

How To Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day

On Saturday, April 25, indie bookstores across Canada will celebrate with giveaways, special events, exclusive products and a contest for book lovers.

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Canadian Jon Klassen Just Won One Of The Biggest Kid-Lit Prizes

Canadian Jon Klassen Just Won One Of The Biggest Kid-Lit Prizes

The Winnipeg-born creator behind I Want My Hat Back has won the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—the world’s largest prize for children’s and YA literature.

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When Parenting Exhaustion Turns Into Burnout

When Parenting Exhaustion Turns Into Burnout

A family therapist explains what parenting burnout is and why many parents are afraid to admit they’re exhausted.

Siobhan Chirico

A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A research-based guide to helping kids and teens build judgment, critical thinking, and healthy AI habits.

Nicolle Weeks

10 Moms Share Their Most Memorable Little Moments Of Motherhood

10 Moms Share Their Most Memorable Little Moments Of Motherhood

Magical dolphin letters, the quiet peace of a sleeping toddler and the tiny rituals in between big milestones: Here’s to remembering to celebrate the small parenting moments that mean so much.

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9 Best Swing Sets for Epic Fun Outdoors 2026

9 Best Swing Sets for Epic Fun Outdoors 2026

Your backyard can be an epic fun center when you add one of the best swing sets for kids. We rated all the top designs on the market.

Rachel Sokol

Review: Sailun Terramax HT2 Tires

Review: Sailun Terramax HT2 Tires

This family of five relies on their all-season tires to keep up with everyone’s busy schedules, especially through Canada’s erratic spring weather conditions. Here’s how the tires performed for these testers.

Elaine Song

Review: CIRA Canadian Shield App

Review: CIRA Canadian Shield App

Discover how this free Canadian-made app can provide peace of mind by protecting your family’s devices from phishing, malware and other cybersecurity threats.

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What My Passport Panic Taught Me About Parental Overload

What My Passport Panic Taught Me About Parental Overload

Siobhan Chirico

The 26 Best Mother's Day Gifts You'll Want for Yourself in 2026

The 26 Best Mother's Day Gifts You'll Want for Yourself in 2026

These Mother’s Day gifts are so cute that you’ll want a few for yourself. See our top picks for every budget.

Bryce Gruber

The 8 Biggest Kid Expenses—And How To Make Them Less Painful

The 8 Biggest Kid Expenses—And How To Make Them Less Painful

Courtney Leiva