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I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

And should I be worried they’re not feeling enough?

Aviva Rubin

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

How much sleep is enough for your kids? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's new guidelines might surprise you.

Emily Rivas

Trading toys: 4 tips to help your kid

Trading toys: 4 tips to help your kid

Swapping tradables can help develop social skills, but sometimes those exchanges end in tears.

Erin Silver

14 sweet books about Grandpas

14 sweet books about Grandpas

We've rounded up the cutest books about the special bond between kids and their grandfathers.

Jessica Spera

How to get the teacher you want

How to get the teacher you want

As the school year winds down, many parents start angling to get their kids assigned to the best teacher for next fall. Does that make them pushy?

Susan Goldberg

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's a best friend. Here's how to help when your child and her BFF part ways.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

19 STEM books your kids will love

19 STEM books your kids will love

Want to prepare your child for a career in science, technology, engineering or math? Get them started with these great STEM books.

Davina Sinnatamby

26 best Canadian books for big kids

26 best Canadian books for big kids

There's nothing like curling up with a good novel. Check out the top Canadian books for big kids.

Amy Valm

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

Check out our Frozen birthday party ideas. We've got Olaf invitations, Elsa cakes and more!

Davina Sinnatamby

How to talk to your kids about alcohol

How to talk to your kids about alcohol

Don't wait until high school to discuss alcohol with your kids. Experts say you should start by age 9. Here's how to start the convo.

Bonnie Schiedel

Fostering independence in kids with disabilities

Fostering independence in kids with disabilities

Kids living with severe disabilities often have countless doctor visits, medical tests, physio appointments. That’s why giving them "a day of yes” can be so powerful.

Today's Parent

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

Summer child-care solutions for older kids

What to do for summer child-care when kids resist camp, but are too young to stay home alone.

Lisa Kadane

How to talk with your tween about secrets

How to talk with your tween about secrets

It's normal for your tween and her friends to begin keeping secrets. Here's how you can deal with their covert conversations.

Lisa Kadane

18 awesome shark products

18 awesome shark products

Shark attack! Get a load of these adorable fishy-themed products.

Erin Finlayson

Has Lego become too violent?

Has Lego become too violent?

A new study says that Lego toys have become more violent. One mom of two Lego-obsessed boys agrees.

Leah McLaren

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Two parents discuss whether or not you should let your child mingle with unvaccinated children.

Meg Payne

An age-by-age guide to kids' phobias

An age-by-age guide to kids' phobias

We all have fears, but when do you know that your kid has a phobia? Here's how to tackle phobias and support your child at every age.

Lisa Bendall

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Birthday parties

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Are birthday presents essential at your kid's party? Two parents weigh in on both sides.

Today's Parent

How to get your kid to share: An age-by-age guide

How to get your kid to share: An age-by-age guide

Not sure how to get your kid to share? Try these helpful tips.

Susan Spicer

Is Using a Tablet to Keep Your Kid Occupied Lazy Parenting?

Is Using a Tablet to Keep Your Kid Occupied Lazy Parenting?

Now that childhood has gone high-tech, some parents are left feeling guilty about all that screen time.

Athena Tsavliris