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These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or writing

These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or writing

As on math and spelling tests are great, but helping your kids develop certain executive functioning skills will better set them up for success.

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.

This secret ingredient can boost your kid's health (and it's not veggies!)

This secret ingredient can boost your kid's health (and it's not veggies!)

Marta Zaraska

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

A new study says yes! Plus: those mealtime tantrums might have started in utero, and more new research that matters to parents.

Rebecca Shore Winn

15 Books That Teach Kids About Residential Schools

15 Books That Teach Kids About Residential Schools

These books about residential schools help kids understand the experiences of the estimated 150,000 children who faced lack of education and abuse.

Alex Mlynek

20 toy advent calendars for kids

20 toy advent calendars for kids

It may seem early to be shopping for advent calendars, but be warned: these puppies sell out fast. Let the countdown to the holidays begin!

Simone Olivero

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

Your kid will be fine without extracurriculars, and there are other (free!) ways that parents can create meaningful learning experiences.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

Where Should You Buy Your Kid's Orange Shirt Day Shirt?

Where Should You Buy Your Kid's Orange Shirt Day Shirt?

Andrea Landry

7 Healthiest Cereals Your Kids Will Love

7 Healthiest Cereals Your Kids Will Love

A bowl of cereal is fast and easy, but is it nutritious? We've rounded up the most wholesome options to make your mornings better.

Cara Rosenbloom

Not sure what activities your kid should do? Check their sun sign

Not sure what activities your kid should do? Check their sun sign

When it comes to extracurriculars, the zodiac says your little Leo is bound for drama club and your Taurus will thrive as class treasurer.

Elena Lissitsyna, Founder and CEO, Impact Astrology Inc.

Parents, cancel your back-to-school celebration this Friday night

Parents, cancel your back-to-school celebration this Friday night

Your wee student made it through the first week of school! Still, a celebratory dinner is in no one’s best interests. Here’s why.

Today's Parent

Financial considerations for prospective private-school parents

Financial considerations for prospective private-school parents

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Why sending your kid to school can be bittersweet for Indigenous moms

Why sending your kid to school can be bittersweet for Indigenous moms

As an Indigenous mom who's read the stories of residential school survivors, sending my own son to kindergarten triggered a complicated mix of emotions.

Alison Tedford

The bizarre ingredient that could make snack time healthier

The bizarre ingredient that could make snack time healthier

Plus, is making baby food actually worth it and does colic predict later behaviour? Here's a quick roundup of the latest research that matters to parents.

Rebecca Shore Winn

Will monkeypox derail the school year? We asked the experts

Will monkeypox derail the school year? We asked the experts

It shouldn’t keep parents up at night this back-to-school season, but it’s important to know the symptoms of monkeypox in kids and be mindful of the risks.

Delaney Seiferling

10 Best Kids' Water Bottles 2025

10 Best Kids' Water Bottles 2025

Looking for the best water bottles for kids? We’ve narrowed down the options to help you choose the one that’s right for your little.

Sadiya Dendar

The Best Lunch Bags, Bento Boxes And Snack Containers 2025

The Best Lunch Bags, Bento Boxes And Snack Containers 2025

The greatest new gear to help you pack yummy lunches and snacks that are easy for your kids to access and at just the right temperature.

Bryce Gruber

9 fun ABC games for kids

9 fun ABC games for kids

So you've taught your kid to recite the alphabet song...now what? These fun ABC games for kids will help them start to recognize and print letters.

Shohra Adel

Your Child's Snoring Could Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea

Your Child's Snoring Could Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea

Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea in kids—a condition that can lead to everything from trouble in school to ADHD-like behaviours.

Jill Buchner

How To Help Kids Keep Track Of Their Stuff

How To Help Kids Keep Track Of Their Stuff

Kids organization tips: Another day, another forgotten lunch bag. How can you teach your kids to keep track of their belongings?

Erin Pooley

5 Ways to End the Homework Battle for Good

5 Ways to End the Homework Battle for Good

Instead of waging a nightly battle of wills over math and verbs, get your kid doing homework by tailoring your approach to their temperament.

Alison Masemann