We're hyper focused on making sure our kids are all buckled up in the car, so why don’t school buses have seat belts too?

Why don’t all school buses have seat belts?

We're hyper focused on buckling up in the car, and some experts say it should be the same on a school bus. But the issue isn't clear cut.

Should school buses have seat belts?

Back to school

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

School-age

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Education

Tired of middle&#x2d;of&#x2d;the&#x2d;night "Should we take them to the ER" debates? Doctors say these are the signs that mean your kid needs medical attention—now.

Sick kid? Here's when to go to the ER

9 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER

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Allergies

Kids health

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Mornings don’t have to suck. Try these tips and tricks to get your family out the door and off to school without the tears and forgotten lunches.

Ways to make sure morning routine for school works

Mornings don’t have to suck. Try these tips and tricks to get your family out the door without the tears and forgotten lunches.

5 ways to make sure your morning routine works for back to school

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Family fitness

School lunch should fuel kids up for learning. But what does that actually look like? We asked dietitian and mom of three Sarah Remmer.

What to send for lunch—advice from a dietitian

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Nutrition

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Stay in touch

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Budget

Sending your little one off to daycare be an emotional experience. Learn how to choose a great daycare, what questions to ask, how to prepare your child, and more.

Daycare

How to help your kid with their back-to-school anxiety

How to help your kid keep their school jitters in check

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Bullying

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Does your kid get overwhelmed by sights and sounds? Do seemingly small things, like clothing tags, really bug them? You might have a highly sensitive child.

9 signs you might be raising a highly sensitive child

Does your kid get overwhelmed by sights and sounds? Do seemingly small things, like sock seams or clothing tags, really bug them? You might have a highly sensitive child.

9 signs you have a highly sensitive kid

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Parenting styles

When they won't eat anything that isn't beige, it's tempting to ease your nutrition worries with a multivitamin for kids. But it's not always the best approach.

Multivitamins for kids: Does your child actually need one?

When kids refuse to eat anything that isn't beige, it's tempting to give them a multivitamin to ease your nutrition fears. But it's not always the best approach.

Does your kid need a multivitamin?

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Family health

It’s really common for kids to make repetitive movements and noises—and how you handle them matters. Here’s what you need to know about childhood tics.

Tics in kids: when to worry about your child’s facial and body tics

It’s actually really common for kids to make repetitive movements and noises—and how you handle them matters.

When to worry about your kid’s facial and body tics

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Special needs

Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to break the bank. These tips and tricks make picking up supplies for the new school year a total breeze!

10 clever ways to save on school supplies

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School

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Hearing

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Kids

Should school buses have seat belts?

I’m a kindergarten teacher and the way I've been teaching reading is wrong

10 times you should definitely take your kid to the ER

Back-to-school as the Delta variant spreads: How great is the risk?

8 ways to connect with your kid after school

How to make sure your kid's mask protects them against Delta

Easy Ways to Make Sure Your Morning Routine Works for Back to School

6 ways to fix your kid’s bad posture

What to send for lunch—advice from a dietitian

12 packaged snacks that kids will love

Will the national child-care plan survive the Canadian election?

How to help your kid keep their school jitters in check

Everything you need to know about growing pains in kids

How to buy a laptop for kids

9 signs you have a highly sensitive kid

Does your kid need a multivitamin?

When To Worry About Your Kid's Facial And Body Tics

10 clever ways to save on school supplies

Can headphones really cause hearing loss in kids?

What parents need to know about Canada's expected RSV resurgence