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Throw a Star Wars party

Birthday parties

Throw a Star Wars party

Turning your living room into a galaxy far, far away is easy. With these fun (and Yoda-approved) Star Wars party ideas, strong, the force is.

Amy Valm

10 places in Winnipeg to host your next birthday party

Birthday parties

10 places in Winnipeg to host your next birthday party

Whether it’s exploring a four-seater plane, playing with puppies or navigating a corn maze, there’s a unique party option for your kid’s next birthday.

Alex Mlynek

Kids' apps we love 2015

Kids' apps we love 2015

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Today's Parent

10 fun places to host your next birthday party in Vancouver

Birthday parties

10 fun places to host your next birthday party in Vancouver

Snowtubing, zip-lining or recording a music video—Vancouver has plenty of options for your next birthday party.

Alex Mlynek

What the first day of school is really like

What the first day of school is really like

Messy kitchens and temper tantrums—this is what the first day of school was really like for Jennifer Pinarski.

Jennifer Pinarski

Shopkins alert! The cutest collectibles from season 3

Shopkins alert! The cutest collectibles from season 3

Say hello to season three of Shopkins. Here are some toys we love from the new collection.

Today's Parent

How Much Homework is Too Much?

How Much Homework is Too Much?

A recent study suggests that too much homework is doing kids—and parents—a great disservice.

Emma Waverman

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Check out these tips on how to get your kids our the door in the morning.

Today's Parent

School lunches: Then vs. now (have we gone crazy?!)

School lunches: Then vs. now (have we gone crazy?!)

Compared to when we were kids, school lunches just aren't what they used to be.

Emma Waverman

In defense of French immersion

In defense of French immersion

Miriam Porter had never considered French immersion for her son until she discovered he excelled at the language. She shares her experience here.

Miriam Porter

9 things parents need to know about whooping cough

9 things parents need to know about whooping cough

Outbreaks of whooping cough occur every year in Canada and around the world. Here are the facts on how it spreads, the symptoms and vaccination.

Cara Smusiak

8 things I wish I'd known about French immersion

8 things I wish I'd known about French immersion

As Emma Waverman pulls her kids from French immersion, she reflects on the things she wishes she'd known in advance.

Emma Waverman

“Stay weird” and other brilliant advice from kids

“Stay weird” and other brilliant advice from kids

Watch this heartwarming video for some remarkable advice from kids.

Ashley Metzger

15 on-trend fall jackets for kids

15 on-trend fall jackets for kids

These cool jackets will keep kids warm as the temperatures dip this fall.

Erin Finlayson

9 ways back to school has changed since we were kids

9 ways back to school has changed since we were kids

Oh, how times have changed since we were kids! Here's a look at back-to-school prep then versus now.

Emma Waverman

My five-year-old is already asking for bikinis and hair chalk!

My five-year-old is already asking for bikinis and hair chalk!

"I didn’t anticipate that I'd have to deal with requests for bikinis and hair chalk before my child even turned five!"

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

No, kids don't need apps to play outside!

No, kids don't need apps to play outside!

Will apps and gadgets really inspire kids to play outside?

Jennifer Pinarski

The pressures of playing Tooth Fairy

The pressures of playing Tooth Fairy

A recent survey from Visa Canada suggests parents average $68.80 per child for their set of baby teeth. Is the Tooth Fairy too generous?

Emma Waverman

4 family-friendly biking trails in Saskatchewan

4 family-friendly biking trails in Saskatchewan

Cruise past lakes, rivers and wildlife on these family-friendly biking trails in Saskatchewan.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to help your left-handed kid

How to help your left-handed kid

It isn’t easy being left-handed in a right-handed world. Here's how to help.

Claire Gagne