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The Old Idea Of The Provider Dad Doesn’t Work Anymore

The Old Idea Of The Provider Dad Doesn’t Work Anymore

Kids inherit more than a paycheque. They absorb our relationship with money, work and worth.

Jeff Hittner

Disney And Pixar’s Hoppers Starts Streaming On Disney+ June 3

Disney And Pixar’s Hoppers Starts Streaming On Disney+ June 3

Disney Pixar's newest movie Hoppers, about a girl who uses futuristic tech to enter the animal world, launches on Disney+ on June 3.

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What The TikTok Bathroom Swearing Trend Gets Wrong

What The TikTok Bathroom Swearing Trend Gets Wrong

A TikTok trend that lets kids swear in the bathroom is raising bigger questions about how parents should handle bad language at home.

Gurpreet Virdi-Bains

10 Ways To Unwind After the Kids Go To Bed

10 Ways To Unwind After the Kids Go To Bed

Even after bedtime, many parents struggle to switch off. These 10 expert-backed wind-down ideas can help you relax, reset, and rest.

Courtney Leiva

Hilary Duff’s Daughter Once Screamed, “Daddy’s Better Than You Anyway”

Hilary Duff’s Daughter Once Screamed, “Daddy’s Better Than You Anyway”

Hilary Duff shared a painfully relatable airport meltdown on The Jennifer Hudson Show and revealed the family routine that makes her kids groan every weekend.

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Bluey’s Wild World Opens At Disney’s Animal Kingdom On May 26

Bluey’s Wild World Opens At Disney’s Animal Kingdom On May 26

Bluey and Bingo are getting a new Disney World attraction with games, dancing and Australian animal encounters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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Should You Track Your Kids?

Should You Track Your Kids?

Tracking your kid's location can feel like a safety net, but before you drop that GPS tracker in their backpack, read this.

Jennifer Cox

First Look At The Live-Action Moana Dolls—Including Maui’s Much-Talked-About Hair

First Look At The Live-Action Moana Dolls—Including Maui’s Much-Talked-About Hair

Mattel’s new doll line inspired by Disney’s live-action Moana includes a Maui doll with the curls that have been getting a lot of attention in preview clips.

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We Asked An 11-Year-Old To Interview Hugh Jackman

We Asked An 11-Year-Old To Interview Hugh Jackman

Bobbe Hayes

Using A Phone Or Tablet To Calm A Toddler May Backfire, New Study Finds

Using A Phone Or Tablet To Calm A Toddler May Backfire, New Study Finds

A new study suggests that relying on digital devices to soothe very young kids may be linked to more behaviour problems over time.

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How To Raise Curious Kids In A World Designed To Distract Them

How To Raise Curious Kids In A World Designed To Distract Them

Curiosity helps kids learn, adapt and think deeply. Here’s why it matters more than ever and how parents can help it grow.

Debra Clary

More Kids Are in Therapy. Is It Helping?

More Kids Are in Therapy. Is It Helping?

And does sending my kid to a therapist make me a bad parent?

Karen Robock

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