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Taylor Swift sends message to bullied fan on Instagram

Taylor Swift sends message to bullied fan on Instagram

Here's another reason why many parents consider Taylor Swift a positive role model for their children.

Tracy Chappell

Introducing our adorable new Kid Talk! video series

Introducing our adorable new Kid Talk! video series

These kids videos are great for viewing as a family! Find out what kids think about money, jobs, love and more.

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The humbling process of writing a parenting article

The humbling process of writing a parenting article

After taking on a Today's Parent writing assignment about parenting, one mom wonders how she can make a difference.

Susan Goldberg

Study: Family dinners aren't dead... yet

Study: Family dinners aren't dead... yet

Between picky eaters and hectic schedules, are family dinners dead? A recent study out of the US believes the answer is yes.

Jennifer Pinarski

Parent tips: New 60-Second Parenting Solutions video series

Parent tips: New 60-Second Parenting Solutions video series

Introducing our new original video series, "60-second parenting solutions." Canada's top parenting experts help solve the most common problems in a flash.

Haley Overland

Seeing my daughter in a wheelchair makes me happy

Seeing my daughter in a wheelchair makes me happy

A kid's growing sense of independence is one of the unexpected joys that comes from parenting a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

15 store-bought Halloween costumes under $25

15 store-bought Halloween costumes under $25

With price points to match every budget, these Halloween costumes are sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike.

Ashley Bennion

Kids' crafts: New Crafting for Kids video series!

Kids' crafts: New Crafting for Kids video series!

Watch some of Canada's best crafters make crazy-cool kids crafts.

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What does God mean?: Answering the tough questions

What does God mean?: Answering the tough questions

How does one answer a four-year-old's questions about God? One mom tries to find the answer.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Crafting for kids: Homemade wrapping paper

Crafting for kids: Homemade wrapping paper

Dress up your gifts with these three DIY decorative homemade wrapping paper ideas from craft expert Kalpna Patel.

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Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Spend a rainy day painting this simple rock magnets craft with your favourite kids. See how easy it is in our short video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

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Kids' recipes: New Today's Parent Cooking With Kids video series

Kids' recipes: New Today's Parent Cooking With Kids video series

Introducing the new Today's Parent Cooking With Kids video series! Get great kids recipes, and inspire your picky eater to become passionate about food.

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Your kids' bad sleep habits are caused by co-sleeping: Study

Your kids' bad sleep habits are caused by co-sleeping: Study

New research suggests that co-sleeping in infancy may lead to chronic sleep problems later in childhood.

Jennifer Pinarski

20 questions: What I ask my kids every year

20 questions: What I ask my kids every year

Capture a tiny snapshot of your kids' interests at this moment in time with these 20 simple questions—and make it an annual tradition!

Tracy Chappell

Crafting for kids: Homemade greeting cards

Crafting for kids: Homemade greeting cards

These easy, homemade greeting cards, will delight grandparents. Watch how this handprint craft is done in our video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

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Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

See how easy it is to screen-print onto plain canvas and make awesome DIY personalized tote bags for kids with our easy, short craft video feat. Darcy Allan

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Signs of dyslexia

Signs of dyslexia

Some reluctant readers could actually be showing signs of dyslexia.

Holly Bennett

Debate: Would you consider home-schooling your kids?

Debate: Would you consider home-schooling your kids?

Two moms face off on the controversial subject of home-schooling. Where do you stand?

Angie Gauthier

Confession: I’m embarrassed of my apartment

Confession: I’m embarrassed of my apartment

In planning her daughter’s birthday party, one mom is trying to keep guests out of her apartment for the occasion.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

How can I make my child more outgoing?

How can I make my child more outgoing?

Watch this video for parenting pro Ann Douglas' advice on how you can encourage your child to be more outgoing.

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