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Your kid's first phone can now be an Apple Watch

Your kid's first phone can now be an Apple Watch

Kim Shiffman

7 things to do before your kid's virtual doctor appointment

7 things to do before your kid's virtual doctor appointment

Even when COVID-19 ends, online doctor visits for kids (and adults) might not. But video appointments can be effective— if you follow these best practices.

Mark Witten

3 apps that make video chatting less boring for kids

3 apps that make video chatting less boring for kids

When kids can't visit their extended family, video chatting is the next best thing. But video chats can get boring for kids. These apps make it fun.

Corey Herscu

20 Best Educational TV Shows For Preschool-Age Kids

20 Best Educational TV Shows For Preschool-Age Kids

Because if screen time is going to happen, it might as well teach them something, right? These shows are loved by three-year-olds and four-year-olds.

Today's Parent

11 ways to save money over the holidays

11 ways to save money over the holidays

No matter what you celebrate, holidays mean extra strain on your bank account. This year, try one of these 11 clever ways to "sleigh" your holiday budget.

Amanda Naccarato

Using this Snapchat spider filter on kids isn't funny—it's cruel

Using this Snapchat spider filter on kids isn't funny—it's cruel

Parents are posting videos of their kids trying a Snapchat filter that makes them think a a huge spider is crawling on their face—and it's hard to watch.

Today's Parent

5 teacher-approved apps to boost kindergarten skills

5 teacher-approved apps to boost kindergarten skills

Prepare your kindergartener for school with these unique apps that help strengthen everything from counting to concentration.

Erin Wilkey Oh, Common Sense Media

Best sports apps for the whole family

Best sports apps for the whole family

Is your family addicted to sports? We’ve rounded up our favourite sports apps that your whole team is sure to love!

Kelsey Miki

14 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in February 2019

14 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in February 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in February 2019.

Today's Parent

10 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in January 2019

10 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in January 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in January 2019.

Kim Shiffman

12 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in December 2018

12 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in December 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in December 2018.

Kim Shiffman

How to protect your kid from Fortnite scams

How to protect your kid from Fortnite scams

The popular online video game has become an easy way for scammers to trick kids into sharing way too much personal information.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

18 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in November 2018

18 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in November 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in October 2018.

Kim Shiffman

15 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

15 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in October 2018.

Kim Shiffman

12 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in September 2018

12 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in September 2018

Kim Shiffman

11 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in August 2018

11 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in August 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in August 2018.

Kim Shiffman

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in July 2018

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in July 2018

I, Tonya is coming. So are new episodes of Suits, The Fosters, and Orange is the New Black. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in July 2018.

Victoria Christie

11 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in July 2018

11 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in July 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in July 2018.

Kim Shiffman

Facebook Messenger Kids is here—but read this before downloading it

Facebook Messenger Kids is here—but read this before downloading it

The new app offers kids a safe and secure way to connect with family and friends while giving parents total control.

Davina Sinnatamby

3 ways the next iPhone and iPad update will make managing screen time easy

3 ways the next iPhone and iPad update will make managing screen time easy

Your kids might not be thrilled, but come the fall, you'll be able to remotely manage what your kids do on their device, and for exactly how long. Woot!

Kim Shiffman