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Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Senior editor Haley Overland and her family take this popular winter getaway for a summery spin.

Haley Overland

Summer education: Learning through experience

Summer education: Learning through experience

There’s more to life than academics, and summer gives kids some breathing space to learn other important skills.

Tracy Chappell

Camp: How sweet it is...for parents

Camp: How sweet it is...for parents

Sending kids to camp can be like a vacation for some parents.

Susan Goldberg

Best outdoor toys and games for kids

Best outdoor toys and games for kids

These backyard toys and games for kids help families make the most out of warm weather playtime.

Sasha Emmons

Kids' health: What's in a label?

Kids' health: What's in a label?

We just love our labels! But psychotherapist Liza Finlay warns parents of the perils of labelling behaviour when it comes to kids health.

Liza Finlay

Breaking up in the age of Facebook

Breaking up in the age of Facebook

After a cyber affair destroyed her relationship, this new mom couldn't help but snoop on ex's Facebook profile. Here's help for parents navigating their social networks after a separation.

Kristin Auger

How to make a healthy meal in 3 steps

How to make a healthy meal in 3 steps

In Starting From Scratch, Sarah Elton shows families how easy it is to cook healthy meals together. Dinner is only two pots and three steps away.

Sarah Elton

Solo parenting when your spouse is away

Solo parenting when your spouse is away

As tough as it can be sometimes, solo parenting allows for perfect one-on-one bonding with your child.

Anchel Krishna

Pregnancy: Why running is good for mom and baby

Pregnancy: Why running is good for mom and baby

Olympic athlete Alysia Montano made headlines last week for running while pregnant.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kindergarten graduation: Celebrating an important milestone

Kindergarten graduation: Celebrating an important milestone

Kindergarten graduation is an exciting milestone for preschoolers—so why not celebrate?

Tracy Chappell

New study: Major benefits of reading aloud to infants

New study: Major benefits of reading aloud to infants

A recent study highlights the importance of reading aloud to your kids from infancy.

Jennifer Pinarski

Lisa Ling on motherhood, ADHD and raising kids in America

Lisa Ling on motherhood, ADHD and raising kids in America

After covering some of the darkest corners of the US for Oprah, journalist Lisa Ling opens up about becoming a mom in America and being diagnosed with ADHD.

Emma Waverman

How to become a Yes parent

How to become a Yes parent

Try being a Yes parent and allow your children more freedom with their creative play. It could benefit the whole family.

Susan Goldberg

12 fun Canada Day festivals across the country

12 fun Canada Day festivals across the country

From the east coast to the west, we've found awesome Canada Day festivals and celebrations that the whole family can enjoy—without breaking the bank.

Jody Robbins

Finding the right school imperative for kids with special needs

Finding the right school imperative for kids with special needs

When it comes to education, finding the right school is essential to the development of kids with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Violent movies: How young is too young?

Violent movies: How young is too young?

When it comes to taking kids to see summer action flicks, how young is too young?

Tracy Chappell

10 best travel apps

10 best travel apps

We've rounded up ten of the best travel apps to accompany you and your family on your next adventure!

Amber Mac

The downside of unstructured summer play

The downside of unstructured summer play

Even with the studies encouraging parents to let their kids enjoy the outdoors, there's a downside to unstructured summer play.

Jennifer Pinarski

Lying to your child: New study shows negative effects

Lying to your child: New study shows negative effects

A new study out of MIT warns parents of the negative effects of lying to your child.

Jennifer Pinarski

Dear Mom, Camp sucks: Hilarious letters home

Dear Mom, Camp sucks: Hilarious letters home

Sleep-away camp can be a real bummer for some kids, and these letters from summer camp prove it! The common theme? Get me out of here!

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