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What it’s like to parent when you’re a Highly Sensitive Person

What it’s like to parent when you’re a Highly Sensitive Person

As a new mom, it was a huge relief for me to learn that one in five people are Highly Sensitive Persons, and that I’m not a big weirdo.

Kelly McQuillan

The thrifty mom’s guide to not going bankrupt after baby

The thrifty mom’s guide to not going bankrupt after baby

A self-proclaimed cheapskate shares her tips on how to spend (nearly) nothing on baby’s first year.

Lindsey J. Palmer

Mothering a child who has only known neglect

Mothering a child who has only known neglect

When I first met the 26-month-old boy I would adopt, my heart sank—the level of neglect he had faced was overwhelming.

Sonia Naylor, as told to Valerie Howes

18 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

18 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

Peer pressure doesn't only happen at school. Any child with access to social media and YouTube can be exposed to these trending challenges online.

Jenna Campbell

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Two moms weigh in on whether or not schools should ban kids from handing out valentines at school.

Lisa Kadane

I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

We're an interracial couple living in a multicultural city, but raising our biracial child gets more and more complicated as he gets older.

Alicia Lue

How to make a kid-friendly terrarium

How to make a kid-friendly terrarium

This easy DIY terrarium is the perfect activity for kids. With the help of our friends at Crown Flora Studio, we've got the how-to here.

Today's Parent

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

Here's everything you need to know about introducing solid foods to your baby.

Alicia McAuley

7 Valentine's Day Ideas if You Can't Get a Babysitter

7 Valentine's Day Ideas if You Can't Get a Babysitter

So you’re stuck at home with sleeping kids—no problem. There are still plenty of creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day from home.

Amy Valm

What developmental trauma disorder looks like in kids

What developmental trauma disorder looks like in kids

Developmental trauma impacts the physical development of a child’s brain, affecting their mental health and more. But there are ways to help deal with it.

Sarah Treleaven

The tired mom's guide to clean beauty

The tired mom's guide to clean beauty

From the makeup aisle to your mom group, it seems everyone is talking about the clean beauty movement. But what exactly does it mean?

Mishal Cazmi

How a post-holiday winter getaway helped us start the new year right

Winter Family Getaways

How a post-holiday winter getaway helped us start the new year right

This blogger and mom of two shares how her family’s mini winter getaways help them start the new year on the right foot, with Great Wolf Lodge.

Sunshine Punzalan

How to make rainbow crayons

How to make rainbow crayons

Your stash of broken crayons have a new purpose. When melted down, they create these fun rainbow shapes, perfect for loot bags.

Amy Valm

Confession: I Promised my Kids I'd Put my Phone Down and I'm Failing Miserably

Confession: I Promised my Kids I'd Put my Phone Down and I'm Failing Miserably

I decided to kick my smartphone addiction for the sake of my kids. But as it turns out, that’s a lot easier said than done.

Bryan Borzykowski

How to do Universal Orlando Resort with kids

How to do Universal Orlando Resort with kids

Everything to know about Universal Orlando Resort— from the best hotels, rides and food, to maximizing your day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Claire Gagne

3 fun crafts made from recycled materials

3 fun crafts made from recycled materials

These clever recycled crafts for kids use everyday items like bottle caps, used egg cartons and toilet paper rolls to make fun creations.

Today's Parent

Binge-watch after bedtime: What’s new on Netflix Canada in February 2020

Binge-watch after bedtime: What’s new on Netflix Canada in February 2020

The sequel to the popular To All the Boys I've Loved Before plus more are coming your way. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in February 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

25 fun things to do with your kids that don't cost a lot of money

25 fun things to do with your kids that don't cost a lot of money

Playing and being silly together doesn't have to cost a lot. Check this list of simple and fun things to do with your kids.

Ariel Brewster

I'm Worried I'm a Terrible Mother for Sharing Photos of My Twins Online

I'm Worried I'm a Terrible Mother for Sharing Photos of My Twins Online

“My babies were becoming little boys, with personalities and opinions. In their own way, they could ask me to be fed and to be held, but not once did they ask me to be Instagram posts.”

Jessi Cruickshank

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Safer When They're Online

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Safer When They're Online

A new study suggests that parents know the internet can be risky for kids, but that we aren’t doing much about it. Here are some steps to take.

Chad Sapieha