Tween and teen

Studies show that girls start quitting sports in the tween years. There seems to be a simple solution—and it might surprise you.

Investigating split grades: Here's why more elementary schools are forming multigrade classrooms, and what parents need to know.

Curious what the most popular Halloween costumes will be this year? Check out our favourite costumes you can get right from the costume store!

During puberty, your teen's body clock shifts. Here's how later school start times could help them get more sleep—and better grades.

Yes, discussing sex can be uncomfortable for everyone involved—but not as uncomfortable as a compromising photo of your teen making the rounds online.

We've rounded up the sweet treats and awesome activities your kid can get free on her birthday.

A Girl Guides report that suggests pay inequity starts early has reframed a debate previously restricted to working-age adults.

If you think your little one might need therapy, here's how to recognize the signs and get the right therapist's help when you need it.

Teens are facing an 'epidemic of sleep deprivation.' Help protect your teen's sleep with physical activity, limiting screens before bed and more.

Your kid says her tummy aches, but you're not sure what's wrong. Here are a few common causes of stomach pain in children, and symptoms to look out for.

From Snapchat to Facetime, your kid seems glued to their phone. Here’s how to talk to them about cell phone addiction without getting the dreaded eyeroll.

In her new book, Under Pressure, psychologist Lisa Damour examines the skyrocketing rates of anxiety in girls and says we are asking too much of them.

Kids of anti-vaxxers are surfacing online, wondering how to get vaccinated without their parents’ consent. In Canada, there are options.

Your kid just walked in on you. Here’s how to survive this awkward scenario with minimal emotional scarring.

As kids grow up, it can be harder to physically connect. How one mom learned to connect with her teens when she couldn't rack up enough hugs.

Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app.

The relatives want to know what your kid wants for the holidays—but you don't want more toys in your already-crammed playroom. Try these ideas instead.

Your kid used to be able to manage big emotions. Now, he explodes at the drop of a hat. Here’s why your tween has so much anger, and what to do about it.

Is screen time taking over family time? We’re all guilty of hovering over our smartphone sometimes, but it’s important to have screen-free time with your family. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for family therapist Jennifer Kolari’s tips on how to separate the kids from their screens—just for a few minutes, anyway.

Looking for a way to spend some quality time with your teen? Bond over these 25 shows that you can totally binge-watch together.