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.

Losing my mom just after becoming one

Losing my mom just after becoming one

I was shattered after the death of a parent, and I worried how the loss of my mother would affect my son and my ability to raise him.

Carla Harms

9 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in February 2020

9 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in February 2020

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in February 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

How an art corner helped my daughter manage her feelings

How an art corner helped my daughter manage her feelings

I never saw the benefits of a traditional time out. But escaping to explore her creativity has helped my daughter manage her emotions and think of others.

Erinne Magee

How to finally go green at home this year

How to finally go green at home this year

Learn all about how to go green at home and make this the year your whole family gets seriously enthusiastic about the environment.

Simone Olivero

Coronavirus: What parents need to know

Coronavirus: What parents need to know

We have updates and answers as the discovery of the first case in North America adds to fears of a global coronavirus outbreak.

Wendy Glauser

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

Try one of our favourite family games for preschoolers to teens. No matter what kinds of games your child prefers, there's something here for everyone.

Marcia MacQuarrie

5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry

5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry

Forget the craft room, for your child's next crafty project head straight to the pantry for inspiration.

Jenny Charlesworth

What happened after my daughter caught us having sex

What happened after my daughter caught us having sex

Horrified, we resolved to end the co-sleeping and move to the basement.

Carissa Halton

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

They don’t look pretty, but nosebleeds in kids are usually nothing to worry about. Here’s how to handle them—and how to prevent them in the first place.

Heather Jones

How to make your kid's closet more green

How to make your kid's closet more green

With constantly growing, regular play-in-the-dirt kids, even homes with minimalist parents will face the onslaught of apparel. Here’s how to cope.

Alex Mlynek

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

There’s a reason why experienced parents seem more relaxed: They’ve learned what you really need to worry about and what you don't.

Leah McLaren

Sometimes I want to be the "fun dad"—even though I'm the mom

Sometimes I want to be the "fun dad"—even though I'm the mom

Between work, kids and everything that keeps a household running, moms are battling burnout. Here’s how to bring some playfulness back into parenting.

Ariel Brewster

This is the Screen-Time Contract I’m Getting my Kids to Sign

This is the Screen-Time Contract I’m Getting my Kids to Sign

I’ve always been a bit unsure about how to manage screen-time. This cell phone contract for kids helps establish mutual trust and boundaries.

Claire Gagne

Why mommy drinks: The scary truth about #WineMom

Why mommy drinks: The scary truth about #WineMom

We joke about using wine to cope with all the whine. But what if the thing that makes everything better poses serious health risks? Is it still funny?

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Is a $79 bidet really better than toilet paper? I tried it

Is a $79 bidet really better than toilet paper? I tried it

The Tushy, the latest toilet model, says it’s better for the environment (because it minimizes toilet paper use)—and your butt.

Leah Rumack

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

If you notice behaviour problems when your kid spends a lot of time on screens, you’re not alone. Here's why this is happening.

Lindsay Kneteman

How to make an easy reversible felt playmat

How to make an easy reversible felt playmat

That felt you've been stashing is going to come in handy. This playmat is such a cinch to make and will provide your little one with hours of fun.

Mandy Milks

19 Kids' Books About Canada

19 Kids' Books About Canada

Canada is an amazing country with awesome landscapes, diverse cultures and a vibrant history. Help your kid learn all about Canada with these cute books.

Emily Rivas

I spent $25 on my kid's birthday party and it was the best one ever

Birthday parties

I spent $25 on my kid's birthday party and it was the best one ever

I'm known for my epic, Pinterest-worthy birthday bashes. But this time, I was forced to go more low-key—and my view on birthday parties is changed forever.

Sarah Garone

10 clever ways to organize Lego

10 clever ways to organize Lego

So much Lego and no idea what to do with it all? Check out these inventive ways to organize your kids endless piles of Lego.

Emily Piccinin