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Can 15 Minutes a Day Transform Your Kid's Behaviour?

Can 15 Minutes a Day Transform Your Kid's Behaviour?

Some experts say giving your kid a small amount of undivided attention everyday can do wonders for their behaviour. Here's what happened when we tried it.

Claire Sibonney

My 8-year-old is tall and beautiful, but her self-worth is shrinking

My 8-year-old is tall and beautiful, but her self-worth is shrinking

Caitlin Crawshaw

3 simple ways to teach kids to have empathy for others

3 simple ways to teach kids to have empathy for others

Empathy is not a fixed trait—it can be fostered by parents, teachers and caregivers. Here are three ways to teach kids empathy.

Sheri Madigan

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Life with little kids needs to be triaged—If you want to “have it all,” pick a few of your most important things, focus on those and let the rest go.

Katie Dupuis

Kristen Bell's Philosophy On Bathing Kids? ‘Wait For The Stink’

Kristen Bell's Philosophy On Bathing Kids? ‘Wait For The Stink’

Jessica Pollack

Can I Be A Great Mom and Not Lose Myself in the Process?

Can I Be A Great Mom and Not Lose Myself in the Process?

Colleen Seto

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

Public places can be hard if your kid has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These strategies will help you leave the house without losing your cool.

Keith McArthur

7 milestones to celebrate when you have two kids

7 milestones to celebrate when you have two kids

These milestones may not be listed in the baby books, but they're definitely major achievements familiar to parents of two kids.

Mandy Milks

How I taught my three-year-old daughter to stand up for herself at the playground

How I taught my three-year-old daughter to stand up for herself at the playground

I'm giving her the kind of lesson that I never got. I’m trying to be the model she needs because I know how much is at stake for women.

Heather Lanier

14 fun games to play with your kids while lying down

14 fun games to play with your kids while lying down

Maybe it’s been a long week, or you were up with a teething baby every two hours. Or perhaps you’ve just felt tired since you became a parent? We get it.

Bonnie Schiedel

3 easy and kid-friendly dishes you can make in your air fryer

3 easy and kid-friendly dishes you can make in your air fryer

Today's Parent

Why dads in Canada are more involved in raising their kids than those in the U.S.

Why dads in Canada are more involved in raising their kids than those in the U.S.

Dads in Canada outperformed their U.S. counterparts on almost every measure.

Kevin Shafer, The Conversation

7 tips for creating a shared bedroom your kids will love

7 tips for creating a shared bedroom your kids will love

Mandy Milks

My kid called me ‘Mad Mommy’ again—and she was right

My kid called me ‘Mad Mommy’ again—and she was right

Ashley Hallinan

We tried family camp—here's what we learned

We tried family camp—here's what we learned

If you can't find a cottage this summer and your kids are already saying they're bored, consider family camp—it’s not too late to sign up.

Ariel Brewster

8 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this August

8 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this August

With Go! Go! Cory Carson, Gabby's Dollhouse and more, Netflix Canada will be fully stocked with kids' faves in August 2021.

Today's Parent

15 genius cleaning hacks for families

15 genius cleaning hacks for families

Is your home getting messier by the minute? Whether it’s picking up glitter or dealing with berry stains, these cleaning hacks will help you restore order.

Today's Parent

21 books to help kids deal with their big feelings

21 books to help kids deal with their big feelings

Emily McDonald

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

It may take a little digging, but there are serious savings to be had at this discount superstore. Here are nine things you should always buy at Dollarama.

Laura Brown

9 Fun Frozen Desserts

9 Fun Frozen Desserts

Beat the heat with one (or all, this is a safe space) of these sweet frozen treats.

Amy Valm