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.

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

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

Why your teen needs to do laundry (and how to make it happen)

Why your teen needs to do laundry (and how to make it happen)

Wendy Mogel

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

Your kid's first steps towards independence

Your kid's first steps towards independence

Steve Brearton

What to do when your kids ask about online porn

What to do when your kids ask about online porn

It’s one of the more awkward parenting milestones: talking to your kids about online porn.

Dan Horowitz

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 2

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 2

Get your family excited about healthy active living with this weekly Healthy Family Challenge!

Stacy Irvine

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 3

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 3

Get your family excited about healthy active living with this weekly Healthy Family Challenge!

Today's Parent

Into the Woods: May not be suitable for young kids

Into the Woods: May not be suitable for young kids

We got a sneak peek at Disney’s new musical, Into the Woods. Check out our review, including parental advisory warnings.

Emily Piccinin

How to beat bad posture

How to beat bad posture

Is your kid always hunched over a screen? Straighten him out before his bad posture becomes a real problem.

Rosemary Counter

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

A new study found that teenagers tune out nagging criticism from mothers. Emma's not surprised.

Emma Waverman

Raising sons who treat women right

Raising sons who treat women right

Writer David Eddie's Raising Gentlemen Project focuses on understanding consent and learning to show respect.

David Eddie

Has your kid befriended a troublemaker?

Has your kid befriended a troublemaker?

What to do when your child is attracted to a bad influence and is becoming a troublemaker.

Stacey Stein

Learning about sex through social media

Learning about sex through social media

You may remember baffling chalkboard diagrams, awkward videos and separate sessions for boys and girls. But today’s kids are learning sex through flirting on Facebook, Snapchat selfies and sexting.

Marnie Goldenberg

Lego gift guide: 11 fantastic finds

Lego gift guide: 11 fantastic finds

Looking for the perfect gift for your building enthusiast? Look no further! Our Lego gift guide has everything you need for block heads young and old.

Amy Valm

The debate: Would you tell your kids you’ve done drugs?

The debate: Would you tell your kids you’ve done drugs?

Sooner or later, the topic of drugs will come up with your kids. How open would you be? These two parents sound off on this hot topic.

Today's Parent

Revenge of the teenage girl

Revenge of the teenage girl

Maclean's latest article looks at a new wave of teenage girls who are fighting back against stereotypes, social pressure and our sexed-up culture.

Anne Kingston

How to talk to your kids about sex

How to talk to your kids about sex

How to talk to your kids about sex? It's not the easiest subject, but don’t panic! Here are some tips to turn “the talk” into a great parenting moment.

Liza Finlay

Parents, you have it so good right now

Parents, you have it so good right now

After reading Rob Lowe's Slate article on sending his son off to college, a middle years mom wants new parents to know how good they've got it.

Nadine Silverthorne

How to help kids solve their own problems

How to help kids solve their own problems

When to step in to help your kids solve a problem, and when to step back.

Kate Winn