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.

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

Don't break the bank when it comes back-to-school shopping. Follow these easy pointers for big savings.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade

How to throw a rainbow-themed birthday party

Birthday parties

How to throw a rainbow-themed birthday party

Think on the bright side and throw a colourful party. There might even be a pot of gold at its end.

Amy Valm

How to treat a blister

How to treat a blister

Follow these steps to help heal a painful blister.

Today's Parent

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador

4 family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador

Five-hundred-million-year-old fossils, rocky coastline views and an old mail road await on these family-friendly hiking trails in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Bonnie Schiedel

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

5 family-friendly hiking trails in Saskatchewan

5 family-friendly hiking trails in Saskatchewan

Rivers, sand dunes and gravesites—there’s plenty to see on these great Saskatchewan family-friendly hiking trails.

Bonnie Schiedel

6 family-friendly hiking trails in Nova Scotia

6 family-friendly hiking trails in Nova Scotia

These family-friendly hiking trails in Nova Scotia boast beautiful views, 300-million-year-old fossils and a huge rock that appears ready to topple into the water.

Bonnie Schiedel

4 family-friendly hiking trails in New Brunswick

4 family-friendly hiking trails in New Brunswick

From a seal observation deck to the ocean floor, your kids will love these family-friendly hiking trails in New Brunswick.

Bonnie Schiedel

10 ways to curb your kid's bullying

10 ways to curb your kid's bullying

Even your little angel could be a bully.

Shandley McMurray