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.

Why I'm not a soccer mom

Why I'm not a soccer mom

As soccer season kicks off, Susan wonders whether other parents are judging her for simply not caring enough about the sport.

Susan Goldberg

My son was injured on a field trip!

My son was injured on a field trip!

Jennifer shares one of a parent's worst fear — their child being seriously injured on a class trip.

Jennifer Pinarski

Everyday Baby - June 17, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 17, 2013

Belly kisses from Daddy...

Kerianne Brown

Teacher gifts: Why it's OK to give alcohol

Teacher gifts: Why it's OK to give alcohol

When the LCBO put an ad on their website advertising their gift cards as a great teacher gift from students, Ian wonders why some parents were outraged.

Ian Mendes

5 Canada Day weekend events

5 Canada Day weekend events

Today's Parent

Kristen Bell proposes to Dax Shepard on Twitter

Kristen Bell proposes to Dax Shepard on Twitter

With the demise of DOMA, Kristen Bell proposes to fiance Dax Shepard.

Haley Overland

The Debate: Should You Use a Leash To Control Your Toddler?

The Debate: Should You Use a Leash To Control Your Toddler?

Should you use a toddler leash to keep your child safe? Two moms face-off on the subject.

Nadine Silverthorne

How do you balance your home and work life?

How do you balance your home and work life?

With two working parents and a packed schedule, the Krishna family is figuring out how they can enjoy their time at work and their time together.

Anchel Krishna

Everyday Baby - June 11, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 11, 2013

Wes was being extra nosy...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - June 10, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 10, 2013

Wes is so independent. He loves when I give him...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - June 9, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 9, 2013

His hair is getting so long in the back...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - June 8, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 8, 2013

Will prefers to use his fingers to try and eat everything, but Wes...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - June 7, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 7, 2013

To say he loves blueberries might be an understatement...

Kerianne Brown

Channing Tatum: Advice for new dads

Channing Tatum: Advice for new dads

Check out new dad Channing Tatum's advice for new dads, PLUS why he recently released a baby photo.

Haley Overland

Why I won't let my kids play with toy guns

Why I won't let my kids play with toy guns

Susan refuses to allow toy guns in her house, regardless of how much her sons want to play with them.

Susan Goldberg

Should you take kids to funerals?

Should you take kids to funerals?

Tracy had to make a quick decision about taking her kids to a funeral last week, and she's hoping it was the right one.

Tracy Chappell

I dislike every kind of family bumper sticker

I dislike every kind of family bumper sticker

After seeing a particularly annoying bumper sticker in Boston, Ian lists the family decals that annoy him the most.

Ian Mendes

In theatres: Monsters University

In theatres: Monsters University

Editorial intern Kaavya Sivakumaran got an early peek at the new Disney-Pixar film, Monsters University. Check out her review!

Kaavya Sivakumaran

How do you celebrate the end of the school year?

How do you celebrate the end of the school year?

Most people organize gifts for teachers, but Tracy wonders if you do anything for your kids.

Tracy Chappell

Everyday Baby - June 6, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 6, 2013

"He loves taking all of the blankets out of Will's drawers..."

Kerianne Brown