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.

My son is the short kid—and that’s okay

My son is the short kid—and that’s okay

With two not-so-tall parents, he’s just a short kid—tenth percentile short, last-kid-on-the-risers short, sitting-down-in-class-pictures short.

Sarah Garone

Your kid should be screened for a learning disability before Grade 1

Your kid should be screened for a learning disability before Grade 1

The signs of dyslexia in children show up early, but it's often years before they are officially diagnosed and help begins. Screening could solve that.

Audrey D. Brashich

I never saw myself as a home-schooler—now I'm teaching my four kids

I never saw myself as a home-schooler—now I'm teaching my four kids

When her eldest son with ADHD didn't quite fit in the classroom, this mom decided to school him—and her three other kids—at home.

Jessica Leeder

Here's what kids snack on around the world

Here's what kids snack on around the world

From peanut-flavoured corn puffs to spicy curry fish balls, here are some of the most sought-after kids snacks around the globe.

Crystal Ponti

What to do when your child has earwax buildup

What to do when your child has earwax buildup

Too much earwax can lead to hearing problems—but there's a wrong way to remove it! Here's how to safely remove earwax.

Claire Gagne

11 easy Halloween face painting tutorials

11 easy Halloween face painting tutorials

Does your kid want to be a werewolf for Halloween? Or maybe he likes being a cat? Turn him into his fave creatures with these face-painting tutorials.

Alyssa Ashton

6 easy yoga poses for kids

6 easy yoga poses for kids

Whether it's a frog or a camel, here are some fun animal-themed yoga poses for kids.

Jessica Spera

Kids' Coughs: How to Tell When it's Serious

Kids' Coughs: How to Tell When it's Serious

When should you call the doctor? Use this primer to quickly identify different types of coughs and which one might be ailing your child.

Cheryl Embrett

When your kid is diagnosed with dyslexia

When your kid is diagnosed with dyslexia

Learning that my daughter had dyslexia was devastating—all I could see were the challenges ahead. Now that we understand what it is and what she needs, we've discovered how special her brain really is.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

51 easy Halloween costumes for kids

51 easy Halloween costumes for kids

These kids halloween costumes are faster than the lineup at the party store and easier than one of those fancy pumpkin-carving stencils.

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11 academic benefits of unschooling

11 academic benefits of unschooling

In Unschooling to University, Judy Arnall, a parenting expert and ‘unschooler’ to five kids, makes the case for ditching the classroom.

Judy Arnall

8 easy non-sandwich lunch ideas your kid will love

8 easy non-sandwich lunch ideas your kid will love

If your kid refuses to eat anything between two slices of bread, these easy-to-execute non-sandwich lunch ideas are the solution.

Cara Rosenbloom

Why More and More Black-Canadian Families are Choosing to Homeschool Their Kids

Why More and More Black-Canadian Families are Choosing to Homeschool Their Kids

Parents of Black kids in Canada are looking for alternatives to the public education system. For some, homeschooling is the best solution.

Kearie Daniel

What parents should know about a possible Ontario teacher strike

What parents should know about a possible Ontario teacher strike

Ontario schools are bracing for labour disruption. Here's how to prep for a possible Ontario teacher and support worker strike or work to rule.

Louise Brown

I home-school my five kids to prepare them for the real world

I home-school my five kids to prepare them for the real world

Every two to four years, the Spooner family gets relocated. But, home-schooling helps smooth the bumps that come with their nomadic lifestyle.

Jessica Leeder

When to actually worry that your kid still can't read

When to actually worry that your kid still can't read

Kids learn to read at different speeds. But at what point should you actually start to worry? Here are the red flags to watch out for.

Lisa Kadane

What if your kid isn’t good at their hobby?

What if your kid isn’t good at their hobby?

Do you tell them? Here's what experts have to say.

Bryan Borzykowski

What to do when your kid doesn't like grade one

What to do when your kid doesn't like grade one

The transition from kindergarten to grade one can be a lot for kids. If your kid is refusing to go to school or won't get out of bed, here's what to do.

Alex Mlynek

6 Ways To Make Family Dinner Happen

6 Ways To Make Family Dinner Happen

We know gathering around the table every night is important for kids, but with our hectic schedules… how are we supposed to make family dinners happen?

Sasha Emmons

The surprising benefits of video games for kids

The surprising benefits of video games for kids

It might just look like a fun waste of time, but playing video games can teach your kid all sorts of valuable skills.

Lindsay Kneteman