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Mean Kids: How To Deal With Frenemies

Mean Kids: How To Deal With Frenemies

There may come a time when frenemy issues arise. Here’s how to help your child survive a bout with their personal Regina George.

Liz Bruckner

25 shows to watch with your teen on Netflix Canada

25 shows to watch with your teen on Netflix Canada

Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your teen? Bond over these 25 shows that you can totally binge-watch together.

Sarah Mariotti

Why girls need STEM and why STEM needs girls

Why girls need STEM and why STEM needs girls

STEM: Science, technology, engineering and math are the future, and your daughter’s going to want to be a part of it. Here’s how.

Kate Rae

Hey, helicopter parents—I'm your kid's teacher and we need to talk

Hey, helicopter parents—I'm your kid's teacher and we need to talk

In an open letter to helicopter parents, an elementary school teacher reveals nine extremely annoying things that parents seem to do ALL. THE. TIME.

Today's Parent

What experts say kids need to learn in sex ed

What experts say kids need to learn in sex ed

Everyone from parents to politicians weighs in on sex ed, but we asked the experts what information kids need to make choices about their own bodies.

Lindsay Kneteman

What to do when your kid won't stop play-fighting

What to do when your kid won't stop play-fighting

Whether you call it roughhousing, play-fighting or wrestling, it can be worrying when your kid simply loves to be physically aggressive.

Corinna Vangerwen

How to talk to your kids about periods

How to talk to your kids about periods

Talking to your kid about menstruation doesn’t have to be awkward. It's a good idea to start early, and make sure to teach your boys about it too.

Bonnie Schiedel

10 things you should never say to parents who homeschool

10 things you should never say to parents who homeschool

Homeschooling can seem a little unusual at first, and it's OK to be curious. But before you barrage a homeschooling parent with questions, read this first.

Katy Thomson

How to handle your child's perfectionism

How to handle your child's perfectionism

Tips and strategies to help your child deal with anxious thoughts and perfectionism.

Abigail Cukier

6 ways to save money on school lunches

6 ways to save money on school lunches

Grocery bill alarmingly high? Dietitian and mom of two Cara Rosenbloom offers up six ways to cut costs on school lunches.

Cara Rosenbloom

How much should I help my child with homework?

How much should I help my child with homework?

Should I help my child with homework? See what family therapist and author Jennifer Kolari suggests.

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Baby bye, bye, bye! Parents describe back-to-school in one GIF

Baby bye, bye, bye! Parents describe back-to-school in one GIF

We asked parents to describe how they feel about back-to-school with one GIF. And the results were pretty amazing—you guys are really funny.

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6 ways to get kids to help out at home

6 ways to get kids to help out at home

Yes, even your toddler can help do chores around the house. It's all about finding age-appropriate tasks for your kid to do—and these tips can help.

Stephanie Simpson McLellan

How to deal with a moody tween

How to deal with a moody tween

What to do when your sweet child becomes a door-slamming, eyeball-rolling, potty-mouthed preteen.

Christen Shepherd

The best back-to-school supplies

The best back-to-school supplies

These awesome school supplies are bound to inspire some serious learning!

Today's Parent

5 Cute Water Bottles for Kids

5 Cute Water Bottles for Kids

These fun water bottles will spruce up lunch time in any classroom. Check out these cool back-to-school water bottles for kids.

Today's Parent

7 things kindergarten teachers want you to know

7 things kindergarten teachers want you to know

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

Lisa van de Geyn

23 awesome summer hacks

23 awesome summer hacks

From taking the itch out of mosquito bites to making the most awesome sprinkler, these are the summer hacks you need in your life.

Today's Parent

7 free summer activities

7 free summer activities

Keep your kid happy and occupied without spending a dollar with these seven fun, and free, activities!

Bonnie Schiedel

How to give your older kid more freedom

How to give your older kid more freedom

There are benefits to allowing more independence.

Lisa Kadane