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Defining Our Family Values Has Made Parenting So Much Easier

Defining Our Family Values Has Made Parenting So Much Easier

Defining family values can make parenting decisions easier, calmer and more consistent. Here’s how one family did it, and why it works

Carissa MacLennan

3 Budgeting Strategies for Parents

3 Budgeting Strategies for Parents

If budgeting with kids feels impossible, these three practical strategies can help you manage spending, reduce guilt and make smarter family money decisions.

Courtney Leiva

The Old Idea Of The Provider Dad Doesn’t Work Anymore

The Old Idea Of The Provider Dad Doesn’t Work Anymore

Kids inherit more than a paycheque. They absorb our relationship with money, work and worth.

Jeff Hittner

A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A Practical AI Literacy Guide For Parents

A research-based guide to helping kids and teens build judgment, critical thinking, and healthy AI habits.

Nicolle Weeks

Why Parents Are So Focused On Executive Function Right Now

Why Parents Are So Focused On Executive Function Right Now

You’re ready to go out the door, but your kid is still sockless? It might be time to brush up on their executive functioning skills.

Brianna Bell

La Malbaie In Charlevoix, Quebec: Your Ultimate Family Spring Break Getaway

La Malbaie In Charlevoix, Quebec: Your Ultimate Family Spring Break Getaway

From winter adventures to cozy stays, this beautiful Quebec region has something for all ages.

Fiona Tapp

Why I've Joined The No-Smartphone Before 14 Movement

Why I've Joined The No-Smartphone Before 14 Movement

The smartphone-free childhood movement is gaining momentum with parents across the world.

Kate Daley

How To Introduce A New Partner To Your Kids

How To Introduce A New Partner To Your Kids

There’s no magic timeline, but there are thoughtful steps you can take to keep everyone’s hearts protected.

Siobhan Chirico

Are You Phubbing Your Kids?

Are You Phubbing Your Kids?

Snubbing someone in favour of staring at your phone is called ‘phubbing’. Are you guilty? Here’s how that could affect your kids and what to do about it.

Anne Marie Kirsten

Does Your Child Really Need A Tutor?

Does Your Child Really Need A Tutor?

To tutor, or not to tutor? When kids struggle at school, a little tutoring is often the first line of defence. But is it always the best?

Diane Peters

Expert Tips to Manage Back-To-School Spending

Expert Tips to Manage Back-To-School Spending

Financial educator Eduek Brooks shares tips to help families kick off the school year with smart money strategies.

Today's Parent

How To Adjust When Your Adult Kid Moves Back Home

How To Adjust When Your Adult Kid Moves Back Home

When your adult child moves back into their childhood bedroom, it’s a whole new parenting chapter. Here’s how to build a respectful adult relationship.

Siobhan Chirico

To The Dads Doing The Work

To The Dads Doing The Work

You are part of a quiet revolution: challenging the outdated myth that dads must be stoic, detached, or secondary in the parenting story.

Siobhan Chirico

Dad Stress Is Real

Dad Stress Is Real

Modern fatherhood comes with real pressures. Dads, including NHL player John Tavares, open up about the self-care habits that keep them grounded.

Anne Marie Kirsten

5 Habits Of Happy Parent Couples

5 Habits Of Happy Parent Couples

Feeling disconnected from your partner amid parenting chaos? A family therapist shares 5 simple habits happy couples do to keep their bond strong and resilient.

Siobhan Chirico

The Minimal Mom's Tips For Decluttering Your Family Life

The Minimal Mom's Tips For Decluttering Your Family Life

10+ tips from The Minimal Mom that will help you declutter, build smarter habits and create a calmer home—no marathon cleaning sessions required.

Courtney Leiva

What To Do When Your Kid's Pet Dies

What To Do When Your Kid's Pet Dies

I spent $300 to euthanize my daughter’s hamster and I have zero regrets. Why being honest about the death of a pet is the best way to help your child grieve.

Brianna Bell

How To Talk To Kids About Making Friends Online

How To Talk To Kids About Making Friends Online

As kids’ social lives shift more towards the online world, parents need to step up and engage in conversations about safety and meaningful friendships.

MediaSmarts

26 Questions To Ask Your Kids That Will Build Connection

26 Questions To Ask Your Kids That Will Build Connection

Use these conversation starters to strengthen your bond. We’ve got questions to ask kids from preschool through the teen years.

Today's Parent

How To Raise Boys Who Are Emotionally Intelligent

How To Raise Boys Who Are Emotionally Intelligent

Raising boys is tough. We asked Dr. Shefali, the Oprah-approved clinical psychologist, best-selling author and pioneer of conscious parenting for her advice.

Vanessa Grant