Family life

This clever Ikea hack transforms bookcases into a family locker system that will help everyone keep their backpacks, shoes, coats and gear organized.

Buy lots of containers—plus eight more tips that will make packing school lunches so much easier.

Give your kids some local flavour by staying in one of these cozy rentals on your next visit to the Windy City.

From jackets to lunch bags, you need to put a label on all your kid's stuff. Instead of buying expensive name labels, try making your own.

"You are so brave. How do you have the energy? I can’t imagine having kids at your age." If you think this is a compliment, we have some news for you.

A few kindergarten teachers revealed what you can do now to get your preschooler prepared for the classroom experience.

I cherished the time with my baby, but this is why I decided to put my career first.

I’ve learned that with family dinners you have to play the long game. And with my daughter, all that work is starting to pay off.

When I took a new job, my husband stepped up as homemaker. It was hard on both of us, but we grew to better understand each other's roles.

For years, First Peoples were forbidden to use traditional names. So when my kids received their spirit names, I was practically vibrating with emotion.

Planning a trip south of the border? We’ve rounded up the best cities in the United States to travel to with your family.

In Vancouver and bored with the kids? Don't worry because there are so many fun things to do like visit Vancouver Aquarium, go up Grouse Mountain and more.

The new app offers kids a safe and secure way to connect with family and friends while giving parents total control.

Heading to Toronto this summer? Skip the high season hotel prices by snuggling up in one of these cozy Airbnb’s perfect for families.

Whether your little one is eager for knowledge or needs a bit of help with homework, these educational websites for kids are the perfect go-to for all things learning.

One in five children between the ages of nine and 17 report having accidentally seen sexual material online. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

He’s threatening to drop the new sex-ed curriculum; here's how we can work together as parents to protect, support and educate our kids.

Travelling the world on a budget with two young kids, for 305 days, was the hardest thing we ever did—but also maybe the best.

My daughter is a sensitive girl, and she picked up on all the turmoil, months before her father left. I was wracked with guilt.

As a kids’ book author, I’ve travelled all over Canada, talking about the history of FNMI people and the residential school system. I’ve witnessed the impact of the trauma firsthand. Many kids share that their families don’t talk about their experiences. The shame of their abuse still haunts them.