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.

All the best classes for families in Canada

All the best classes for families in Canada

Rally the troops and get your exercise on together this spring, by enrolling in one of these bond-building programs.

Lisa van de Geyn

Daughters of SAHMs earn more as adults: Study

Daughters of SAHMs earn more as adults: Study

As another study paints a glum portrait of the financial status of stay-at-home moms, Jennifer Pinarski looks for the silver lining.

Jennifer Pinarski

Conscious uncoupling: Explained

Conscious uncoupling: Explained

Psychotherapist Liza Finlay discusses "conscious uncoupling," the phrase Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin popularized when they announced their separation.

Liza Finlay

Kids and hoarding: Do you need to worry?

Kids and hoarding: Do you need to worry?

Susan Goldberg's son has the habit of hiding objects all over the house.

Susan Goldberg

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Give your Easter celebrations a fun spin this year with our Alice in Wonderland-themed picnic. Our party ideas cover DIY decor, crafts and recipes.

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How do you expose your kids to new things?

How do you expose your kids to new things?

Tracy Chappell takes her kids to the symphony—a first for all of them.

Tracy Chappell

Tips for parents of kids with autism

Tips for parents of kids with autism

In honour of World Autism Awareness Day, Amy Baskin shares her tips for parents of kids with ASD.

Amy Baskin

8 nutritious brown rice recipes

8 nutritious brown rice recipes

Feed your family some whole-grain goodness at snack time or dinner with one of these delicious brown rice recipes.

Alex Mlynek

17 books about autism

17 books about autism

In honour of World Autism Awareness Day, we've compiled a list of books that talk about being on the spectrum.

Emily Rivas

Spring cleaning with kids

Spring cleaning with kids

Cut the clutter with smart tips to make spring cleaning with kids easy and fun.

Clare Kumar

What I've learned from working outside the home

What I've learned from working outside the home

Anchel Krishna celebrates a one-year work anniversary—and reflects on her experience as mom of a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Craft: Petit cake stand

Craft: Petit cake stand

Mismatched plates and liqueur glasses can easily be transformed into a playful cake stand.

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Craft: Make your own chandelier

Craft: Make your own chandelier

With just a few items, this craft easily sets the stage for an outdoor soiree fit for the Queen of Hearts.

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In stores: Disney's The Pirate Fairy (+ giveaway)

In stores: Disney's The Pirate Fairy (+ giveaway)

Check out the latest Tinker Bell adventure from Disney. Plus: Enter for a chance to receive a copy of The Pirate Fairy!

Carly Deziel

20 cures for your kids’ spring fever

20 cures for your kids’ spring fever

After a long winter, Jennifer Pinarski appreciates the chance for outdoor play.

Jennifer Pinarski

Funniest April Fools' pranks on your kids

Funniest April Fools' pranks on your kids

Today's Parent readers share some April Fools' pranks they've pulled on their kids.

Today's Parent

How To Make Homemade Ketchup

How To Make Homemade Ketchup

Make your own homemade ketchup with this easy and foolproof recipe—your kid will love helping out.

Eshun Mott

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend is all the rage right now! Dream of sunshine with these awesome new cowboy- and cowgirl-inspired finds for your family.

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10 delicious strawberry and rhubarb recipes

10 delicious strawberry and rhubarb recipes

This is the perfect time of the year to get your strawberry and rhubarb fix.

Cassandre Cadieux

Confessions of a free-range parent

Confessions of a free-range parent

Jennifer Pinarski shares her ideas on how kids and parents can both be a little braver when it comes to free-range parenting.

Jennifer Pinarski