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Are robots taking over the basics of parenting?

Are robots taking over the basics of parenting?

At what point will virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa for kids cross the line from helping parents to doing their job?

Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Chatelaine

3 ways the next iPhone and iPad update will make managing screen time easy

3 ways the next iPhone and iPad update will make managing screen time easy

Your kids might not be thrilled, but come the fall, you'll be able to remotely manage what your kids do on their device, and for exactly how long. Woot!

Kim Shiffman

A low-key guide to sex for new parents

A low-key guide to sex for new parents

In Kate Rope’s book, Strong as a Mother, she says forget the six-week check-up. Here’s your guide to intimacy in the first year of parenthood.

Kate Rope

How meditation can benefit kids with autism

How meditation can benefit kids with autism

Daily oms can help with anxiety, insomnia and self-regulation—here’s how to teach a kid on the spectrum to meditate.

Arlene Karidis

Should Kids Come Off ADHD Meds For The Summer?

Should Kids Come Off ADHD Meds For The Summer?

Some kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder take a break from stimulant medications during school holidays. Should yours?

Valerie Howes

The Seven Grandfather Teachings have become the foundation of my daily parenting practices

The Seven Grandfather Teachings have become the foundation of my daily parenting practices

These Anishnaabe principles help remind us of our responsibilities to the world, to others around us and to ourselves. So, I try to weave those lessons into everyday life with my kids.

Selena Mills

aTypical Town: The most autism-friendly place in Canada

aTypical Town: The most autism-friendly place in Canada

This tiny town in Newfoundland has become the best place in Canada to raise kids with autism. This is how they did it.

Today's Parent

Is the most common therapy for autism harmful or helpful?

Is the most common therapy for autism harmful or helpful?

Applied Behaviour Analysis is widely used and funded across Canada, but some people with autism spectrum disorder say it causes lasting trauma.

Raina Delisle

This woman did the most wonderful thing for a kid she'll never meet

This woman did the most wonderful thing for a kid she'll never meet

Even if you're squeamish like Heather, you might be so inspired by her story that you'll want to do what she did to save a child's life.

Valerie Howes

My trans child can tell me who she is—no brain scan required

My trans child can tell me who she is—no brain scan required 

New research reveals MRI scans show transgender kids are very much who they say they are—but what are the implications of demanding objective proof? 

Amanda Jetté Knox

How to take care of kids when you have a migraine

How to take care of kids when you have a migraine

When a migraine strikes, all you want to do is crawl under the covers in a darkened room. But how do you handle the situation with kids in your care?

Naomi Boshari

11 allegedly 'genius' parenting hacks that are actually total garbage

11 allegedly 'genius' parenting hacks that are actually total garbage

The internet is full of parenting hacks, but a lot of them are completely ridiculous. Maybe don't try these at home.

Amy Valm

My first day back at work at Parliament—with my 10-week-old baby

My first day back at work at Parliament—with my 10-week-old baby

Karina Gould, the democratic institutions minister was back at work, baby in tow. And everyone, including Justin Trudeau, wanted to meet Oliver.

Meagan Campbell

Today’s Parent Launches ADHD Book for Canadian parents

Today’s Parent Launches ADHD Book for Canadian parents

Find strategies, Canadian resources and tips from parents and experts on parenting your child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Valerie Howes

How to talk to young kids about tough topics in the news

How to talk to young kids about tough topics in the news

When we parents struggle to digest the news these days, how do we talk to kids about everything from school shootings to sexual predators?

Dawn Yanek

10 alternatives to making your kid say sorry

10 alternatives to making your kid say sorry

Don’t force your kids to apologize, teach them how to make amends with these 10 powerful alternatives to saying sorry.

Lisa Highfield

On my first Mother's day I felt like an imposter

On my first Mother's day I felt like an imposter

On my first Mother's Day, I was having serious bonding issues with my baby and didn't feel like I deserved to be celebrated.

Leslie Kennedy

An accurate test for predicting autism in babies could be on the horizon

An accurate test for predicting autism in babies could be on the horizon

A promising new diagnostic tool could make it possible to screen babies for ASD, so they can receive offer earlier interventions.

Arlene Karidis

5 ways to be a more playful parent

5 ways to be a more playful parent

On any given day there are plenty of frustrating moments with kids. Making fun your default is a whole new (and effective) way to play it.

Janet Smith

How To Tell Kids About Divorce: An Age-By-Age Guide

How To Tell Kids About Divorce: An Age-By-Age Guide

The news that Mom and Dad are separating hits a two-year-old and a 10-year-old differently. Here’s how to help children handle it at any age.

John Hoffman