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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.

9 questions every parent has about sunscreen and hot weather

9 questions every parent has about sunscreen and hot weather

Are SPF bathing suits worth it? How long does waterproof sunscreen last? We answer these questions and more.

Kristen Thompson

Is the Peloton Tread worth the hype? A mom of two tests it out

Is the Peloton Tread worth the hype? A mom of two tests it out

I've never been into running—in fact, I kind of loathe it. But after a few months, the Tread turned me into a bonafide #PelotonMom.

Sasha Emmons

Thanks to COVID, some families are abandoning their plan to have baby No. 2

Thanks to COVID, some families are abandoning their plan to have baby No. 2

The pandemic has amplified the reasons Canadians were already having fewer kids, and has seen some arrive at an unexpected compromise: an only-child family.

Tim Querengesser

Four things my four-year-old already knows about sex

Four things my four-year-old already knows about sex

My son’s language might come as a surprise to some, but I think every preschooler should be as well versed in the basics of sex ed, including the fact that sex feels good.

Julia Pelly

Why I carried my baby in a tikinagan

Why I carried my baby in a tikinagan

I carried my baby in a tikinagan—an Indigenous parenting practice once restricted and now reclaimed.

Andrea Landry

How to make a bird feeder out of milk cartons

How to make a bird feeder out of milk cartons

Inspired by the colourful row houses of Newfoundland, these milk carton bird feeders are fun to make and help teach about local wildlife.

Mandy Milks

I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent

I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent

After I became a dad, my social life atrophied, practically overnight. I knew being a parent would change things, but I’m grappling with the loneliness.

Jason McBride

Are Time-Outs Toxic?

Are Time-Outs Toxic?

Between time-outs, time-ins or neither, experts disagree on what’s best. If time-outs aren’t working for your family, here’s what to do instead.

David Rettew

5 must-watch Disney Plus shows and movies coming in May

5 must-watch Disney Plus shows and movies coming in May

Disney+ is always adding to their library of movies, TV shows and shorts. Here are our top picks for what to watch as a family in May 2021.

Kevin John Siazon

When I became a mother, I felt an urgent need to learn my mother tongue

When I became a mother, I felt an urgent need to learn my mother tongue

It’s hard to learn Ojibway and teach it to my son at the same time. But, like countless other Indigenous parents, I’m determined to keep my language alive.

Martha Troian

5 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this May

5 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this May

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream—and May 2021 has new seasons of Trash Truck and Camp Cretaceous!

Kevin John Siazon

10 genius food hacks

10 genius food hacks

Tired of mealtime meltdowns? Try these tricks for feeding your kids.

Today's Parent

5 genius cleaning tips from the company that's all over Instagram

5 genius cleaning tips from the company that's all over Instagram

If you've been avoiding the deep clean, these cleaning tips and hacks from @gocleanco's Sarah McAllister will make it a whole lot easier.

Caitlin Kenny

We tried it: This mail-in kids’ clothing company is all about reducing waste

We tried it: This mail-in kids’ clothing company is all about reducing waste

If you're sick of cheap clothing that doesn't last through multiple children, this kids consignment company might be the answer.

Today's Parent

5 easy ways to get your kid excited about saving the planet

5 easy ways to get your kid excited about saving the planet

It doesn't take much to get kids caring for the environment, and catering your recycling for kids is a simple first step on their life-long eco-journey.

Kendra Brown

7 Mother's Day crafts for kids

7 Mother's Day crafts for kids

Homemade gifts are the best. Give mom something she'll cherish for years to come with these Mother's Day crafts.

Today's Parent

What to drop off at your friend's house if everyone has COVID

What to drop off at your friend's house if everyone has COVID

With variants spreading more easily, whole families are coming down with COVID. If you know a family that is sick, here's what they need most.

Louise Gleeson

Prepare thyself: One day, your kid will watch porn

Prepare thyself: One day, your kid will watch porn

It may be a decade or more away, but it'll happen. And if you do the right things while they’re little, you can mitigate any potential negative effects.

Ann Cavlovic

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

When the stress and pain of nursing is taking all the joy out of becoming a parent, it may be time to stop breastfeeding.

Carrie Bruno

8 loving ways to show your kid you're the boss

8 loving ways to show your kid you're the boss

Demanding. Bossy. Defiant. Sound familiar? Here's how to take back the lead with a kid who thinks they're running the show.

Claire Sibonney