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3 biking trails to try in Newfoundland and Labrador

3 biking trails to try in Newfoundland and Labrador

Cycle past trout anglers, watch the boats at Conception Bay and stop at a century-old train station on these scenic family-friendly biking routes.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to prevent chlorine-damaged hair

How to prevent chlorine-damaged hair

Swimming is so much better when your hair is chlorine-free. Follow these tips to avoid chlorine-damaged hair.

Today's Parent

5 family-friendly hiking trails in PEI

5 family-friendly hiking trails in PEI

Wild raspberries, outdoor exercise equipment and Anne of Green Gables’ Haunted Woods Trail await along these awesome family-friendly hikes.

Bonnie Schiedel

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

Don't break the bank when it comes back-to-school shopping. Follow these easy pointers for big savings.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade

My child is stuck between being a little kid and a big kid—and it's tough!

My child is stuck between being a little kid and a big kid—and it's tough!

"Anna is on the cusp between little kid and big kid, and some days it seems to overwhelm her."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

Toddler time outs: They're not a bad thing

New study shows time outs have their place, especially for kids who are, you know, difficult.

Claire Gagne

Does having a visible disability make life easier for special-needs families?

Does having a visible disability make life easier for special-needs families?

"My four-year-old daughter has a bright pink wheelchair that attracts a lot of attention—both positive and negative."

Anchel Krishna

Is unhappiness why couples have just one kid?

Is unhappiness why couples have just one kid?

A controversial new study suggests that parents who are unhappy after the birth of their first baby are less likely to have another child.

Jennifer Pinarski

Should twins be in the same class?

Should twins be in the same class?

Two parents weigh in on why their twins should and shouldn’t be in the same classroom.

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Does standardized testing really evaluate your kid's learning?

Does standardized testing really evaluate your kid's learning?

Controversial across Canada, standardized testing may be more harmful than helpful—and some say it doesn’t evaluate what’s most important to kids’ success.

Tim Johnson

8 gluten-free snacks your kids will love

8 gluten-free snacks your kids will love

Offer your kids one of these sweet gluten-free snacks, and delight in the knowledge that no one has to go hungry today.

Hannah Terry-Whyte

How to treat a blister

How to treat a blister

Follow these steps to help heal a painful blister.

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4 family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador

Five-hundred-million-year-old fossils, rocky coastline views and an old mail road await on these family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Bonnie Schiedel

8 family-friendly bike trails in Ontario

8 family-friendly bike trails in Ontario

Visit a petting zoo, glide through a forest, watch giant ships head through a canal—two wheels really can be the best way to see the sights.

Bonnie Schiedel

5 must-try biking trails in New Brunswick

5 must-try biking trails in New Brunswick

Pedal across a sea floor at low tide, try out a cycling track and explore a reclaimed gravel pit — this province offers unique family biking trails.

Bonnie Schiedel

What nobody tells you about baby's first year

What nobody tells you about baby's first year

From good to bad, sweet to, well, gross, moms share the best-kept secrets of early parenthood.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

Back-to-school shopping can be pricey, but with a little homework and some smarts, you can save now and in the long run.

Cara Smusiak

How happy are your kids, really?

How happy are your kids, really?

New research may give parents reason to pause and ask themselves if their children are truly happy.

Jennifer Pinarski

6 family-friendly biking trails in Quebec

6 family-friendly biking trails in Quebec

Pedal along the river or through the trees with your family on one of these beautiful cycling paths.

Bonnie Schiedel

Considering a second child—as a single parent

Considering a second child—as a single parent

"I've noticed that a one-child family is often the expected norm for single-moms-by-choice."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk