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.

3 family-friendly water parks in Edmonton

3 family-friendly water parks in Edmonton

The sun is hot and the slides are waiting—cool off at these water parks in Edmonton!

Jessica Spera

How to get your kids to listen

How to get your kids to listen

Best strategies for how to get your kids to listen.

Susan Goldberg

3 family-friendly water parks in Calgary

3 family-friendly water parks in Calgary

Visit three of Calgary's best water parks this summer, rain or shine!

Jessica Spera

No more "boys only" robotics program, thanks to this awesome 9-year-old girl

No more "boys only" robotics program, thanks to this awesome 9-year-old girl

When this little girl wanted to join a summer robotics program, she was shocked to discover it was only for boys!

Ashley Metzger

Experts claim there's a simple cure for picky eaters

Experts claim there's a simple cure for picky eaters

Jennifer Pinarski plans to try out these three simple tricks on her picky eaters.

Jennifer Pinarski

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

"The main problem here lies with the parents who are encouraging these moments in a shallow attempt to become quasi-famous."

Ian Mendes

4 family-friendly water parks in Ottawa

4 family-friendly water parks in Ottawa

Are you looking for a fun summer activity? Head over to one of these great water parks in Ottawa.

Jessica Spera

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

A mom drags her husband and son to summer camp to relive her glory days.

Carol Toller

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

With outdoor fun comes the odd bump, sting or cut. Follow our first aid guide to know just what to do when your child gets a summer ouchy.

Mary Vallis

Why You Should Underschedule Your Kids' Summer

Why You Should Underschedule Your Kids' Summer

No camp, no problem. The case for having no plans at all—and four tips to make it work.

David Eddie

Do you give your kids homework in the summer?

Do you give your kids homework in the summer?

If your kids' teacher recommends that they do some homework during the summer, would you do it?

Ian Mendes

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): When it’s more than picky eating

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): When it’s more than picky eating

Is picky eating a problem in your house? Kids with this eating disorder lose weight and can have nutritional deficiency.

Claire Gagne

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

Whether you save them for a rainy day or your next day off, here are six upcoming films you should see this summer.

Jessica Spera

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

What may be causing your kid's stomach pain

Heading back to school can also mean a return to the viruses, stressors and eating habits causing your child’s stomach pain.

Lisa Kadane

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

When I say that June is the craziest month of the year, you know what I mean, don’t you? I think it may even be worse than December.

Emma Waverman

Reluctant Readers: How Comic Books Can Help

Reluctant Readers: How Comic Books Can Help

Not all kids love to read. But experts reveal how comic books can help reluctant readers find the joy in reading.

Susan Spicer

Ear piercing: What you need to know

Ear piercing: What you need to know

From methods of piercing to healing, plus treating the inevitable infection, here's what you need to know before letting your kid pierce her lobes.

A. Myers

Throw a summer bash!

Throw a summer bash!

Host a fantastic party with these fun DIY ideas and free printables.

Today's Parent staff

Ontario teachers' work-to-rule: 5 things you need to know

Ontario teachers' work-to-rule: 5 things you need to know

Ontario elementary teachers began work-to-rule strike action this week. Here's everything you need to know, from the issues to the impact on you.

Tim Johnson

Social anxiety: How to help kids who won't join in

Social anxiety: How to help kids who won't join in

Your child’ doesn't like to join in on activities? Help her get comfortable in a crowd.

Jackie Gillard