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.

Travel journal: Phoenix adventure with my kid

Travel journal: Phoenix adventure with my kid

Tracy Chappell and her daughter check out the Valley of the Sun.

Tracy Chappell

Craft: How to make a pirate ship centrepiece

Craft: How to make a pirate ship centrepiece

This DIY pirate ship centrepiece is an easy craft guaranteed to make a pirate-themed birthday that much more exciting.

Jamie Piper

Why I'm famous at my kids' school

Why I'm famous at my kids' school

Susan Goldberg discovers that her childhood skill of solving a Rubik's Cube gives her serious cred among her son's school class.

Susan Goldberg

Separation anxiety after the winter break?

Separation anxiety after the winter break?

Anchel Krishna's daughter skips the separation anxiety and thrives at school.

Anchel Krishna

7 awesome apps for snow days

7 awesome apps for snow days

Next time a snow day rolls around, keep your kids busy with these entertaining and educational apps.

Amber Mac

A day in the life of a stay-at-home mom

A day in the life of a stay-at-home mom

Far from tidy and perfect, Jennifer Pinarski shares what her day as a stay-at-home mom looks like.

Jennifer Pinarski

Feeling neglected: How to get the attention you deserve

Feeling neglected: How to get the attention you deserve

Liza Finlay

11 tips to save time and money at the grocery store

11 tips to save time and money at the grocery store

Whether you're shopping for a family of two or ten, these 11 tips and tricks will help you save time and money at the grocery store.

Louise Gleeson

What our kids aren’t learning at school

What our kids aren’t learning at school

Tracy Chappell is worried that the current curriculum is hurting kids’ chances of success — and their self-esteem.

Tracy Chappell

Help! My toddler won't go to sleep!

Help! My toddler won't go to sleep!

Are you putting your toddler to bed at the wrong time? Research out of the University of Colorado suggests you're doing it all wrong.

Jennifer Pinarski

3 exercises to tone your pregnant belly

3 exercises to tone your pregnant belly

Yes, you can still tone your tummy muscles while pregnant! Try these moves to strengthen your core and support your back.

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

The secret to getting kids to pack their school lunches

The secret to getting kids to pack their school lunches

Here's our handy six-step guide to helping your kids pack their own school lunches. All it takes is a little prep on your end.

Karine Ewart

The trouble with kids who can read

The trouble with kids who can read

Tracy Chappell realizes there are some downsides to having a kid who loves reading.

Tracy Chappell

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

Here's the low-down on what to consider when your animal-loving children become vegetarian kids.

Lisa Kadane

How to quit smoking...when you're a parent

How to quit smoking...when you're a parent

David Fielding promised to quit smoking pre-parenthood. Three years later, he shares his struggle.

David Fielding

Concussions: Kids should avoid texting and homework

Concussions: Kids should avoid texting and homework

Hockey parents take note: a new study offers important recommendations for kids with concussions.

Jenny Charlesworth

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

Getting little ones bundled up can be a hassle. Try some of these reader suggestions to help get you out the door.

Today's Parent

How to grow your toddler's self-esteem

How to grow your toddler's self-esteem

Anchel Krishna's daughter Syona loves getting her picture taken — and she hopes that will always be the case.

Anchel Krishna

Money: How to recover after the holidays

Money: How to recover after the holidays

Money recovery: Here's how to get your finances back on track, and ways to avoid the same situation next year.

Kira Vermond

Solo parenting is lonelier than I expected

Solo parenting is lonelier than I expected

Jennifer Pinarski could use a little help with her new solo parenting challenge.

Jennifer Pinarski