Kids

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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

I taught my kid every swear word I know

I taught my kid every swear word I know

By the age of nine, my son had amassed a decent arsenal of swear words—some learned at home, others at school. But I decided to take it up a $*%$^ notch.

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How to encourage kids to read

How to encourage kids to read

Not every kid is a bookworm, but there are ways to encourage your child to pick up a book more often. Here's how to help him learn to love books.

Stacy Lee Kong

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

These water-play activities will not only get your kid splashing around—it'll get them falling in love with swimming! So get in your swimsuits!

Gillian Chassels

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

Bid farewell to another school year and say "thank you" with a thoughtful gift your kid's teacher will actually use. Hint: It's not a mug.

Amy Valm

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

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.

Amy Valm

22 bento boxes that you need in your life

22 bento boxes that you need in your life

From basic to butterflies—these adorable, yet practical, bento boxes will make packing school lunches and snacks a breeze!

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Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Could vision therapy help your kid with learning challenges?

Sometimes a kid's trouble with focusing, learning and behaving in class could surprisingly come down to a visual challenge. Vison therapy could help.

Claire Gagne

What it’s like to be a Canadian parent living in the US in the era of school shootings

What it’s like to be a Canadian parent living in the US in the era of school shootings

Becoming a mother has made gun culture in America even more terrifying. Suddenly, the threat is all too real.

Chantal Martineau

Land acknowledgements are a good first step, but there’s a lot more work to be done

Land acknowledgements are a good first step, but there’s a lot more work to be done

My kids hear a land acknowledgement each morning at school. But will hearing it every day help kids absorb that info or will it become background noise?

Selena Mills

How I finally got my five-year-old to stop wetting the bed

How I finally got my five-year-old to stop wetting the bed

The solution to my kid wetting the bed cost me $400, but it finally solved the problem like nothing else could. Plus, my kid actually enjoyed it

Rachel Cameron

Roadschooling: Why some families homeschool while travelling the world

Roadschooling: Why some families homeschool while travelling the world

Think your love of world travel has to come to a screeching halt once your kids start school? These parents say otherwise.

Danielle Braff

10 Common Rashes On Kids (With Photos): Symptoms And Treatment

10 Common Rashes On Kids (With Photos): Symptoms And Treatment

Notice a rash on your little one? Here’s help figuring out common rashes on kids and what to do about them.

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How to handle your kid's body odour

How to handle your kid's body odour

For most kids, body odour is an early sign that puberty has begun. Help your kid manage body odour with these helpful tips.

Susan Spicer

Everything You Need For A Fun At-Home Kids Birthday Party

Birthday parties

Everything You Need For A Fun At-Home Kids Birthday Party

From games to cake ideas, pros share their secrets for throwing a simple, no-fuss DIY birthday party at home.

Amy Baskin

Secondary drowning: What you need to know

Secondary drowning: What you need to know

A condition called secondary drowning is putting parents on high alert.

Amy Valm

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

How to know when your kid is too sick for school

Should you send your child to school with a fever or cold? Here are some signs to help you figure out if they're too sick for school.

Jennifer Goldberg

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

New studies question how much shut-eye is really necessary for school-age kids.

Lia Grainger

How to get kids to stop biting their nails

How to get kids to stop biting their nails

Some bad habits start early, including nail-biting. Here's how to help your kid cut it out.

Astrid Van Den Broek

Raising Independent Children: How it’s Different in the Digital Generation

Raising Independent Children: How it’s Different in the Digital Generation

Four families talk candidly about trying to strike that balance between letting their kids be independent and keeping them safe.

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