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What it’s like to raise kids on the rez during a pandemic

What it’s like to raise kids on the rez during a pandemic

There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

Andrea Landry

6 myths about autism that way too many people believe

6 myths about autism that way too many people believe

There's a lot of misinformation circulating about autism. We asked the experts what parents really need to know to decipher fact from fiction.

Arlene Karidis

Developmental leaps happen well beyond the baby years—here’s what to expect

Developmental leaps happen well beyond the baby years—here’s what to expect

Some of the toughest phases kids go through result in developmental breakthroughs and new emotional regulation skills.

Claire Gagne

13 adorable kids rain boots

13 adorable kids rain boots

Rainy days don't have to be gloomy. Your little one can jump into puddles with style in any of these cute kids rain boots.

Sadiya Dendar

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

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

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

Kevin John Siazon

I love my kid’s mom, but I miss my wife

I love my kid’s mom, but I miss my wife

When we slowly emerged from the familiar fog of new parenthood, it occurred to me that I longed for the person my wife was before she was a mother.

Matthew Builder

My entire social life is other parents at school pickup

My entire social life is other parents at school pickup

Instead of giving my daughter a five-minute warning, I’m the one who needs to be dragged away from my new COVID BFFs at pickup and drop-off.

Caitlin Crawshaw

Easter egg hunts with a twist

Easter egg hunts with a twist

Make this year's Easter egg hunt an adventure to remember with these creative spins on the traditional search.

Today's Parent

How to give your kid a special birthday while stuck at home

Birthday parties

How to give your kid a special birthday while stuck at home

Your kid's special day doesn't need to be cancelled because of the coronavirus. Check out our birthday party self-isolation ideas for kids of all ages.

Brianna Sharpe

11 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this April

11 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this April

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream—and April 2021 has new seasons of Paw Patrol, PJ Masks and more!

Today's Parent

Kids' Passover books we love

Kids' Passover books we love

Jessica Pollack and Haley Overland

We babied our third kid—and now we're paying for it

We babied our third kid—and now we're paying for it

We even encouraged our older kids to cater to him, and they did so willingly to keep the peace. But now that our "baby" is five, something needs to change.

Rachel Cameron

4 major health wins we forgot to celebrate over the past year

4 major health wins we forgot to celebrate over the past year

Michelle Ward

24 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids

24 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids

Graphic novels for kids are more than just long picture books. They’re a great way to encourage reluctant readers to get lost in a fictional world.

Kevin John Siazon and Yasmeen Aslam

18 good news stories you might have missed this past year

18 good news stories you might have missed this past year

The past year has been tough and we’re all hungering for tidbits of hope and positivity. Don’t let the pandemic eclipse these big wins for parents and kids.

Jessica Leeder

How to treat adult acne when you're pregnant or breastfeeding

How to treat adult acne when you're pregnant or breastfeeding

Whether you’re dealing with the occasional zit or full-blown breakouts, breastfeeding acne and pregnancy pimples can be tough to treat.

Karen Robock

Spring Cleaning: How To Get Your Kids To Help

Spring Cleaning: How To Get Your Kids To Help

Has the streaming sunshine illuminated your household’s cobwebs and dust? We asked parents how they get their kids involved in spring cleaning.

Today's Parent

10 festive Ramadan crafts

10 festive Ramadan crafts

Stumped on how to decorate for Ramadan? Try these DIY crafts for a modern twist!

Emily Rivas

5 Good Reasons to be a Bad Parent

5 Good Reasons to be a Bad Parent

I was parent-shamed at my kid’s playground. Then I realized, I wasn’t going to apologize for being what some might call a “bad parent”.

Mark Pupo

All the things I'd tell my son's birth mother if I could

All the things I'd tell my son's birth mother if I could

Maia Williamson