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One year later: What it was like going back to work after mat leave

One year later: What it was like going back to work after mat leave

During my last few days of mat leave, I cried more than I ever have in my entire life. It’s not just kids who struggle with transitions.

Melanie Ng

5 best pets for kids (and 3 to avoid!)

5 best pets for kids (and 3 to avoid!)

What are the best pets for kids? Here’s a look at animals that are reasonably low-maintenance (and three to steer clear of).

Farhana Uddin

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Mindfulness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Lessons in mindfulness are creeping into elementary classrooms, and proponents insist it's making for happier, more focused students.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to set up an RESP for your child

How to set up an RESP for your child

Saving for your kid's schooling doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how to do it in four easy steps.

Danielle Arbuckle

8 ways to save money on your trip to Orlando

8 ways to save money on your trip to Orlando

Planning a family vacation to Orlando? You can totally visit this sunny city and the Happiest Place on Earth without breaking the bank.

Barry Choi

36 best apps for preschoolers

36 best apps for preschoolers

Get ready to download! Here are the best apps for preschoolers.

Today's Parent

Every awesome thing that's new on your next Disney cruise

Every awesome thing that's new on your next Disney cruise

The four Disney cruise ships—Magic, Fantasy, Dream and Wonder—are undergoing many cool, new changes. Here’s the latest on the Disney Cruise Line.

Leah Rumack

Federal budget 2017: What it means for families

Federal budget 2017: What it means for families

Extended parental leave and more early learning programs and child care spaces are just some of the ways the new federal budget will benefit families.

Shannon Proudfoot, Maclean's

Tax tips every parent should know about

Tax tips every parent should know about

Tax time can be hectic for anyone, never mind when you're trying to wrangle children. We've got a great list of tax tips to help parents through the season!

Canada Revenue Agency

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

A new study shows kids are interested in following the news—but can't always tell real from the fake. The good news? Parents can help.

Chad Sapieha

Why I won’t take my kids to protests

Why I won’t take my kids to protests

Kristy Woudstra

6 awesome resort kids’ clubs

6 awesome resort kids’ clubs

Leah Rumack

Is it time schools allowed cellphones in the classroom?

Is it time schools allowed cellphones in the classroom?

A new study suggests that schools should stop fighting the technological tide and find ways to incorporate cellphones into classwork.

Michelle Mcquigge

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection reports that kids have received inappropriate messages on the popular gaming site Roblox.

The Associated Press

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

The #NoPhoneFamilyDay campaign wants parents to dock their devices and spend the day face-to-face as a family.

Lisa Kadane

4 myths about sex after baby

4 myths about sex after baby

Is sex after baby always painful? Is it always disappointing? Get the truth so you can get it on.

Kate Rae

How to teach your kid to call 911

How to teach your kid to call 911

Kristen Thompson

4 ways to show your daughter she’s just as smart as the boys

4 ways to show your daughter she’s just as smart as the boys

New, heartbreaking gender stereotype research has found that six-year-old girls think they're less likely than boys to be “really, really smart.”

Kalli Anderson

5 tips to make post-baby sex more than just a nice idea

5 tips to make post-baby sex more than just a nice idea

Shawna Cohen

9 best deals at Costco for families this February

9 best deals at Costco for families this February

Claire Gagne