Kids

Tween and teen

Every parent dreads the teenage years, but they don't have to be a nightmare. Learn to navigate this complicated time with tips on teen health and behaviour.

How To Build Trust With Your Toddler So They'll Talk When They're A Teen

How To Build Trust With Your Toddler So They'll Talk When They're A Teen

Want open convos with your teen? The key is building trust long before they hit 13. Start when they’re toddlers. Here’s how.

Siobhan Chirico

Why Your Tween's Sudden Skincare Obsession Matters

Why Your Tween's Sudden Skincare Obsession Matters

Tween skincare obsession is on the rise, fuelled by TikTok trends and early puberty. Learn how to guide your child toward safe, age-appropriate routines.

Karen Robock

Building A Basic Tween Skincare Routine: A Step-By-Step Guide

Building A Basic Tween Skincare Routine: A Step-By-Step Guide

Help your tween navigate skincare with confidence. This step-by-step guide includes expert tips for building healthy habits and avoiding common mistakes.

Anne Marie Kirsten

Navigating Tween Acne

Navigating Tween Acne

Tween acne is common, but treatable. Learn how to support your child with expert skincare tips, safe products, and advice from dermatologists.

Anne Marie Kirsten

Decoding #SkinTok: Help Your Tween Avoid The Hype

Decoding #SkinTok: Help Your Tween Avoid The Hype

Skincare trends are infiltrating elementary schools. Here’s how to navigate the hype and help your tween build healthy habits that actually work.

Aneesa Bhanji

When Should Your Child Bike Alone?

When Should Your Child Bike Alone?

That first solo bike ride to a friend’s is a big step. Discover how to gauge your child’s readiness, teach crucial safety habits and set clear expectations.

Courtney Leiva

Helping Your Tween Tackle Puberty Hygiene Without The Cringe

Helping Your Tween Tackle Puberty Hygiene Without The Cringe

From body odour to bacne, here’s how to guide your tween through puberty’s messiest changes with empathy, humour and expert-backed advice.

Vanessa Grant

How To Raise Boys Who Are Emotionally Intelligent

How To Raise Boys Who Are Emotionally Intelligent

Raising boys is tough. We asked Dr. Shefali, the Oprah-approved clinical psychologist, best-selling author and pioneer of conscious parenting for her advice.

Vanessa Grant

The MrBeast Effect: What Parents Need To Know

The MrBeast Effect: What Parents Need To Know

Is MrBeast safe for kids? Explore the popular YouTuber’s content, from his viral stunts and philanthropy to potential concerns about materialism and unrealistic expectations. Expert advice on navigating his influence.

Courtney Leiva

What Parents Should Learn From Adolescence

What Parents Should Learn From Adolescence

Bobbe Hayes

My Kids Helped Me Interview Jason Momoa About A Minecraft Movie

My Kids Helped Me Interview Jason Momoa About A Minecraft Movie

What would Jason Momoa make if he had his own Minecraft crafting table? My kids wanted to know.

Vanessa Grant

Yes, You Can Listen to Chappell Roan Songs with Your Kids

Yes, You Can Listen to Chappell Roan Songs with Your Kids

How to find friendly edits of your favourite Chappell Roan songs.

Courtney Leiva

10 Best Roblox Games That are Safe for Children Under 10

10 Best Roblox Games That are Safe for Children Under 10

Learn expert safety tips and discover the best Roblox games for kids under 10 to play in a safe online environment.

Courtney Leiva

How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

Is it teen angst or is your kid struggling with their mental health? Here’s how to find out—and how to help.

Teresa Huizar

What to Know Before You Buy Kids' Makeup

What to Know Before You Buy Kids' Makeup

From ingredient tips to kid-friendly brands, here’s how to navigate makeup for kids with advice from makeup artists and a child development expert.

Courtney Leiva

How to Shop for Kids Bean Bag Chairs

How to Shop for Kids Bean Bag Chairs

There’s more to this seemingly low-maintenance seat than you might think. What you need to know before you buy a bean bag chair for your kiddos.

Courtney Leiva

25 Best Gifts for Teens 2024

25 Best Gifts for Teens 2024

Finding the right gifts for teens isn’t easy—but teens and tweens on your list will crack smiles when they open one of these trendy, thoughtful presents.

Today's Parent

The Best Gifts for Teen Boys 2024

The Best Gifts for Teen Boys 2024

From B-ball-ready sneakers to a cozy hoody to a sleek mini fridge, these are the best gifts to give the teen boys in your life.

Heather Taylor-Singh

Is Your Kid Rebelling or Asserting Their Independence?

Is Your Kid Rebelling or Asserting Their Independence?

The good news? Your kid’s behaviour is probably normal. The bad news? Now you have to deal with it.

Dina Cheney

Anxious Kids? Pandemic Lockdowns Could be to Blame

Anxious Kids? Pandemic Lockdowns Could be to Blame

A new study reveals how the pandemic affected kids and how parents can help.

Fiona Tapp