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.

8 family-friendly bike trails in Ontario

8 family-friendly bike trails in Ontario

Visit a petting zoo, glide through a forest, watch giant ships head through a canal—two wheels really can be the best way to see the sights.

Bonnie Schiedel

5 must-try biking trails in New Brunswick

5 must-try biking trails in New Brunswick

Pedal across a sea floor at low tide, try out a cycling track and explore a reclaimed gravel pit — this province offers unique family biking trails.

Bonnie Schiedel

When can kids stay home alone?

When can kids stay home alone?

How old is old enough to ditch the daycare costs and let your child stay home alone.

Susan Goldberg

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

Back-to-school shopping can be pricey, but with a little homework and some smarts, you can save now and in the long run.

Cara Smusiak

How happy are your kids, really?

How happy are your kids, really?

New research may give parents reason to pause and ask themselves if their children are truly happy.

Jennifer Pinarski

6 family-friendly biking trails in Quebec

6 family-friendly biking trails in Quebec

Pedal along the river or through the trees with your family on one of these beautiful cycling paths.

Bonnie Schiedel

Birthday party ideas: Pirate theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Pirate theme

Set sail with your best mates for an adventure on the high seas with these pirate-themed birthday party ideas.

Kate Stewart

How to treat a sunburn

How to treat a sunburn

We all know the importance of sun protection, but what should you do if your child does get a burn? Learn how to treat a sunburn.

Holly Bennett

Back-to-school organization: Easy DIY communication station

Back-to-school organization: Easy DIY communication station

Back-to-school organization is a challenge! Here are seven tips to help keep kids, family members, caregivers and school staff on the same page.

Clare Kumar

A kids’ club saved my vacation

A kids’ club saved my vacation

On your next vacation, save your sanity with a great kids' club.

Kim Shiffman

Can inflating a nasal balloon fix ear fluid build-up?

Can inflating a nasal balloon fix ear fluid build-up?

Research shows a nasal balloon can fix ear fluid build-up.

Erin Phelan

6 family-friendly biking trails in British Columbia

6 family-friendly biking trails in British Columbia

Grab your bikes, trikes and trailers and enjoy these family-friendly biking trails in B.C.

Bonnie Schiedel

Why we need to encourage our kids to be wild

Why we need to encourage our kids to be wild

Jennifer Pinarski's children are wild—and she worries that there isn't a place for them in society.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids at weddings: Essential do's and don'ts

Kids at weddings: Essential do's and don'ts

Tips for ensuring your kid rocks (not wrecks) the wedding.

Karma Brown

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Manitoba

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Manitoba

Wild blueberries, an old lighthouse and a lizard await on these family-friendly hiking trails in Manitoba.

Bonnie Schiedel

When having different parenting styles affects your friendships

When having different parenting styles affects your friendships

You have radically different parenting styles. Will your friendship with your pal survive?

Athena Tsavliris

How to throw a Minecraft party

Birthday parties

How to throw a Minecraft party

Build up this Minecraft birthday celebration starting at square one!

Emily Piccinin

7 family-friendly hiking trails in Quebec

7 family-friendly hiking trails in Quebec

Find scavenger hunts, waterfalls and a long suspension bridge along these family-friendly hiking trails in Quebec.

Bonnie Schiedel

My kid is trying to break out of summer camp

My kid is trying to break out of summer camp

Aviva Rubin's son wants to leave summer camp and come home. What's a parent to do?

Aviva Rubin

10 family-friendly hiking trails in British Columbia

10 family-friendly hiking trails in British Columbia

Kids will be amazed by the natural beauty on these family-friendly hikes in BC.

Bonnie Schiedel