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.

Why I'm not totally on board with Child-Free Day

Why I'm not totally on board with Child-Free Day

Documentary filmmaker Magenta Baribeau organized Montreal's first Child-Free Day. Tara-Michelle Ziniuk weighs in on this celebration of childlessness.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

7 best outdoor pools in the GTA

7 best outdoor pools in the GTA

Splash into summer by visiting these outdoor pools in the GTA.

Ashley Metzger

Craft: DIY plant pegs

Craft: DIY plant pegs

Caitlin Doherty

"NO!" is actually a pretty awesome word

"NO!" is actually a pretty awesome word

"Sunday afternoon was the straw that broke the tired mama’s back, I think, after many jam-packed weekends in a row," Katie Dupuis writes.

Katie Dupuis

How to create a car caddy

How to create a car caddy

Keep your car organized and your kids entertained with this easy-to-make caddy!

Today's Parent

Weekly meals: 7 nutritious dinner recipes

Weekly meals: 7 nutritious dinner recipes

Plan a healthy week of meals with these yummy, kid-friendly dinner recipes (plus get the grocery list to match)!

Claudia Bianchi

9 easy clay crafts for kids

9 easy clay crafts for kids

What kid can resist the urge to play with squishy clay? Give in to the temptation and create these awesome clay crafts.

Today's Parent

8 best outdoor pools in Toronto

8 best outdoor pools in Toronto

Splash into summer by visiting these outdoor pools in Toronto.

Ashley Metzger

Helicopter parenting hurts kids in the long run: New study

Helicopter parenting hurts kids in the long run: New study

A new study suggests that even when helicopter parents shower their kids with love and support, certain side effects—like poor self-esteem—begin to emerge.

Jennifer Pinarski

Confession: I lied to my kids about their pet dying

Confession: I lied to my kids about their pet dying

One mom decides to hide the untimely demise of a family pet from her kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

6 best outdoor pools in Atlantic Canada

6 best outdoor pools in Atlantic Canada

Splash into summer at some of the best swimming pools across Atlantic Canada!

Jessica Spera

What to do if your child is choking

What to do if your child is choking

It’s one of your worst fears—especially if you don’t know what to do. Here’s what every parent needs to know about choking.

Claire Gagne

3 cute DIY birthday cake toppers

3 cute DIY birthday cake toppers

Make her day extra special by making one of these cute DIY birthday cake toppers.

Today's Parent

When your child almost has a serious accident

When your child almost has a serious accident

Anchel Krishna's four-year-old daughter Syona narrowly escaped a wheelchair accident last weekend.

Anchel Krishna

Deer ticks in Canada: Everything you need to know

Deer ticks in Canada: Everything you need to know

Worried about ticks? Don't panic! Here's what you need to know.

Claire Gagne

10 nifty mason jar ideas

10 nifty mason jar ideas

They're not just for jam anymore. Here are some brilliant new ways to use your old mason jars.

Emily Piccinin

Buying a minivan: My (painful) decision

Buying a minivan: My (painful) decision

Buying a minivan: Katie Dupuis thinks her cool factor took a hit when she got behind the wheel.

Katie Dupuis

Why I’m fine with my toddler’s pacifier

Why I’m fine with my toddler’s pacifier

Katie Dupuis

More babies are using smartphones (but not in my house!)

More babies are using smartphones (but not in my house!)

New research shows that babies are using smartphones and tablets at an alarming rate. Jennifer Pinarski weighs in.

Jennifer Pinarski

Child neglect charges against free-range parents ruled out

Child neglect charges against free-range parents ruled out

Charges of "unsubstantiated child neglect" have been ruled out against Maryland free-parents Danielle and Alexander Meitiv.

Jennifer Pinarski