Kids

School-age

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids.

When should a kid learn about consent?

When should a kid learn about consent?

Teaching kids how to give, receive and understand consent is crucial. It’s about way more than just “no means no,” and the conversation should start far sooner than you might expect.

Sarah Liss

9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying

9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying

From acting bored to showing compassion, there are many things kids can do to stop bullying and deal with it in the moment.

Raina Delisle

5 Things To Have On Hand To Make School Lunches Easy

5 Things To Have On Hand To Make School Lunches Easy

Here are 5 things you’ll want to have on hand in your pantry to make packing healthy school lunches for your kids as easy as possible.

Ceri Marsh

18 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

18 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

Peer pressure doesn't only happen at school. Any child with access to social media and YouTube can be exposed to these trending challenges online.

Jenna Campbell

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Two moms weigh in on whether or not schools should ban kids from handing out valentines at school.

Lisa Kadane

This is how you talk to kids about their private parts

This is how you talk to kids about their private parts

Call it “playing doctor” or “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours”—there will likely come a time when your child will be curious about private parts.

Bonnie Schiedel

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

Try one of our favourite family games for preschoolers to teens. No matter what kinds of games your child prefers, there's something here for everyone.

Marcia MacQuarrie

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

Here's how to keep your kids off the couch, even if you don't have much space.

Angela Serednicki

Forest schools: When every day is a field trip day

Forest schools: When every day is a field trip day

Catherine McClean

10 no-snow winter activities

10 no-snow winter activities

Despite common belief, parts of Canada don't get a lot of snow! Here are some winter activities to keep the kids busy even if the ground isn't covered in the white stuff.

Diana Ballon

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

How can your kid know exactly which buttons to press for maximum effect? Before you lose your temper, here are 10 things to try.

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I’m not telling my big kid the truth about Santa

I’m not telling my big kid the truth about Santa

As my kids sat with Santa last weekend, I saw a look in their smiling faces that I only see at this time of year.

Jennifer Pinarski

14 iconic toys from the '80s

14 iconic toys from the '80s

Do you, like, remember these '80s toys? There were sweet droopy-eared pups to adopt, a bear that played cassettes and some pretty radical gaming systems.

Amy Valm

How to manage your sports-loving kid's outsized emotions

How to manage your sports-loving kid's outsized emotions

If your kid overreacts to their favourite sports team's wins and losses, here’s how to help them manage their emotions and understand it's just a game.

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6 Things to Know About Melatonin for Kids

6 Things to Know About Melatonin for Kids

Melatonin does help kids fall asleep—but it’s not appropriate for every child. Here's what every parent should know about melatonin for kids.

Claire Gagne

14 Fun Science Experiments For Kids

14 Fun Science Experiments For Kids

Your kids will discover and create all sorts of neat things with these fun kids’ science experiments.

Andrea Mulder-Slater

I quit the job I hated to home-school my kids

I quit the job I hated to home-school my kids

She wanted to spend more time with her three kids, foster their bond and avoid going back to a job she hated. So she made home-schooling happen.

Jessica Leeder

Kids and kindness: Can you teach compassion?

Kids and kindness: Can you teach compassion?

We all want our kids to stand up for the little guy. But how do you foster compassion and empathy?

Holly Bennett

24 Indoor Games To Keep Kids Entertained On A Rainy Day

24 Indoor Games To Keep Kids Entertained On A Rainy Day

Here’s a list of indoor games and activities that will keep the kids (and you) happy and active—no TV or video games required.

Haley Overland

Why I don't let my kids read their report cards (and I'm a teacher!)

Why I don't let my kids read their report cards (and I'm a teacher!)

It's not that I don't trust what the teacher has to say. But my schoolagers have never read their report cards—and I plan to keep it that way for a while.

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