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.

Fear of Santa: It's OK to skip the photo op

Fear of Santa: It's OK to skip the photo op

Jennifer Pinarski is against having her kids pose for pictures with Santa. Here's why.

Jennifer Pinarski

The best consoles and video games for your family

The best consoles and video games for your family

Wondering which console to buy for your family? Don’t know what the coolest new video games for kids are this year? We do!

Todd Brown

Feeling nostalgic for my childhood Christmases

Feeling nostalgic for my childhood Christmases

Editor-in-chief Karine Ewart writes a holiday-themed letter to her childhood self.

Karine Ewart

Why I'm glad my kids never believed in Santa

Why I'm glad my kids never believed in Santa

Susan Goldberg is relieved that she never had to pretend that Santa was real.

Susan Goldberg

8 easy DIY cookie packaging ideas for the holidays

8 easy DIY cookie packaging ideas for the holidays

These easy cookie packaging ideas elevate simple sweet treats to coveted-gift status.

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I don’t want my daughter to be an only child

I don’t want my daughter to be an only child

Katie Dupuis shares her anxiety over the possibility of her daughter being a one and only.

Katie Dupuis

The best Christmas tree farms across Canada

The best Christmas tree farms across Canada

Bundle up your crew and pick the perfect holiday tree. We’ve rounded up family-favourite tree farms across Canada.

Emily Sadler

On wheelchairs and snow

On wheelchairs and snow

After Toronto experienced its first snowfall last week, Anchel Krishna is looking for tips on how to get kids with special needs to play in the snow.

Anchel Krishna

Weddings: The upside of bringing your kids

Weddings: The upside of bringing your kids

Tracy Chappell is impressed with how well her daughters handled their first wedding.

Tracy Chappell

Top 10 kid toy trends 2013

Top 10 kid toy trends 2013

Minecraft, Rainbow Loom, Beanie Ballz... Here are the toys and games your kids are obsessed with right now.

Sasha Emmons

Family: How do you handle a big change?

Family: How do you handle a big change?

Despite the fact that her husband finally found a new job, Jennifer Pinarski still worries about what the future has in store for her family.

Jennifer Pinarski

Wendel Clark: The new face of Kraft's Hockeyville competition

Wendel Clark: The new face of Kraft's Hockeyville competition

Former NHL star Wendel Clark chats with Today's Parent about his new role as spokesperson for Kraft's Hockeyville competition for kids.

Laura Grande

Kids' birthday cake ideas: 3-D treats

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: 3-D treats

These 3-D treats can be used as cake toppers and edible Christmas decorations too. They're one of our multitasking birthday cake ideas.

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Sponsored: Would You Invest Time to Save Money?

Sponsored: Would You Invest Time to Save Money?

By Barry Columb, President, President's Choice Financial

Holiday gifts for dad: Our top picks

Holiday gifts for dad: Our top picks

We searched far and wide for the best holiday gifts for dad. See what we found here!

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Changing up the morning routine

Changing up the morning routine

Morning routines have become a bit of a battleground in Susan Goldberg's house.

Susan Goldberg

4 mommy-blogging myths: Busted!

4 mommy-blogging myths: Busted!

Jennifer Pinarski clears the air by busting some mommy blogging myths.

Jennifer Pinarski

Black Friday: Best deals for families

Black Friday: Best deals for families

We've done the hard work for you. Check out the best Black Friday deal for families!

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How to make a modern Menorah

How to make a modern Menorah

Turn wooden candlesticks into special holiday decor. Find out how to make a Menorah here!

Steph Hung

Video: Go behind the scenes of our holiday cover shoot

Video: Go behind the scenes of our holiday cover shoot

Find out what really happens on a Today's Parent cover shoot. Watch our festive behind-the-scenes video.

Today's Parent