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Special-needs parenting: I worry my daughter will die

Special-needs parenting: I worry my daughter will die

Sometimes the dark thoughts creep in and Anchel Krishna can't shake the fear that her four-year-old daughter will die.

Anchel Krishna

Your kids' tantrums are not for Instagram

Your kids' tantrums are not for Instagram

Kids often struggle with their emotions, but should parents be posting these tantrums on social media? Tara-Michelle Ziniuk doesn't think so.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Product of the Year Canada awards 2015: Family-friendly picks

Product of the Year Canada awards 2015: Family-friendly picks

The results are in for the 2015 Product of the Year Canada awards. We've rounded up our favourite family-friendly picks from this year's winners.

TP staff

Study links breastfeeding and higher IQs in adulthood

Study links breastfeeding and higher IQs in adulthood

New research finds a connection between breastfeeding and higher IQs in adulthood—but Jennifer Pinarski is skeptical.

Jennifer Pinarski

Best museums and art galleries across Canada

Best museums and art galleries across Canada

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained? Visit one of these awesome, kid-friendly museums and art galleries in Canada.

Lisa van de Geyn

Stay-at-home vs. working moms: Can't we share without being attacked?

Stay-at-home vs. working moms: Can't we share without being attacked?

When it comes to discussions about working moms vs. stay-at-home moms, the digital village that brings women together also tears us down.

Jennifer Pinarski

Craft: Lace-dyed Easter eggs

Craft: Lace-dyed Easter eggs

Create your own lace-dyed Easter egg in three easy steps!

Today's Parent

Parapan Am Games: Why this year's event is so extraordinary

Parapan Am Games: Why this year's event is so extraordinary

The Parapan Am Games have been equally promoted alongside the Pan Am Games, and Anchel Krishna couldn't be more impressed with the results.

Anchel Krishna

Throw A Carnival Party!

Throw A Carnival Party!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to this fun-filled extravaganza.

Emily Piccinin

Carnival party invitation printable

Carnival party invitation printable

If you're throwing your tots a carnival party, they'll need to invite their guests in style. Download and print this free invitation template!

Today's Parent

Gentle C-sections: Will this new trend ease the stigma?

Gentle C-sections: Will this new trend ease the stigma?

As hospitals gradually change the way C-sections are performed, Jennifer Pinarski thinks we need to change our attitudes, too.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to make a bunny planter

How to make a bunny planter

Get a jump on spring by adding some indoor greenery with this adorable DIY bunny planter.

Today's Parent

3 best indoor playgrounds in Montreal

3 best indoor playgrounds in Montreal

Trying to keep the kids entertained? Check out one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Montreal. They all have drop-in hours.

Alex Mlynek

Cinderella: Our review of the enchanting remake

Cinderella: Our review of the enchanting remake

We got a sneak peek at Disney’s live-action Cinderella. Check out our review of this magical film!

Emily Piccinin

Are you my Grandma?: The trouble with Grandparents Day

Are you my Grandma?: The trouble with Grandparents Day

A seemingly innocent elementary school event causes a stir in Tara-Michelle Ziniuk's household.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

From festive crafts to delicious recipes, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of these fun and kid-friendly ideas.

Today's Parent

April Fool's: 12 kid-friendly pranks

April Fool's: 12 kid-friendly pranks

Helaine Becker

Special needs: When your child asks about their disability

Special needs: When your child asks about their disability

Anchel Krishna knew the day would come when her daughter would ask about her disability—she just didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Anchel Krishna

In praise of the totally average kid

In praise of the totally average kid

New research suggests that parents are at the root of narcissism in children. Jennifer Pinarski defends her “average” kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

8 fun family activities in Saskatoon

8 fun family activities in Saskatoon

Nadine Silverthorne and her clan discover why Canada’s fastest-growing city should be on every family’s must-visit list.

Nadine Silverthorne