Back to school

3 best tablets for families

3 best tablets for families

A new breed of tablet/laptop hybrids offer both portability and power. Tech expert Derek Malcolm reveals three new ones that are great for families.

Derek Malcolm

How to get the teacher you want

How to get the teacher you want

As the school year winds down, many parents start angling to get their kids assigned to the best teacher for next fall. Does that make them pushy?

Susan Goldberg

What the first day of school is really like

What the first day of school is really like

Messy kitchens and temper tantrums—this is what the first day of school was really like for Jennifer Pinarski.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids' hair: How to do a Dutch braid

Kids' hair: How to do a Dutch braid

We show you how to do a dutch braid—a simple style perfect for long or short hair.

Alyssa Ashton

4 food additives to avoid in packaged snacks

4 food additives to avoid in packaged snacks

Keep a lookout for the following food additives on ingredient lists.

Aileen Brabazon

15 on-trend fall jackets for kids

15 on-trend fall jackets for kids

These cool jackets will keep kids warm as the temperatures dip this fall.

Erin Finlayson

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

Should twins be in the same class?

Should twins be in the same class?

Two parents weigh in on why their twins should and shouldn’t be in the same classroom.

Today's Parent

Does standardized testing really evaluate your kid's learning?

Does standardized testing really evaluate your kid's learning?

Controversial across Canada, standardized testing may be more harmful than helpful—and some say it doesn’t evaluate what’s most important to kids’ success.

Tim Johnson

Oh, how I wish my daughters had school uniforms!

Oh, how I wish my daughters had school uniforms!

Ian Mendes explains why mandatory uniforms at his kids’ school would be awesome—for him.

Ian Mendes

Kids' hair: How to do a 5-strand braid

Kids' hair: How to do a 5-strand braid

We show you how to do a 5-strand braid.

Alyssa Ashton

20 best kids’ backpacks for school

20 best kids’ backpacks for school

We've rounded up the best kids' backpacks for back to school.

Erin Finlayson

8 cute lunch bags for back-to-school

8 cute lunch bags for back-to-school

These cool lunch bags are sure to be the talk of the lunchroom.

Erin Finlayson

Kids' hair: How to do a rickrack braid

Kids' hair: How to do a rickrack braid

Add a little flair to her hair with this cute and oh-so-easy rickrack braid.

Alyssa Ashton

Kids' hair: How to do a waterfall braid

Kids' hair: How to do a waterfall braid

Learn how to do a waterfall braid—a simple hairstyle for long or short hair.

Alyssa Ashton

Kids' hair: How to do a fishtail braid

Kids' hair: How to do a fishtail braid

Learn how to do a fishtail braid—a great hairstyle for thick or curly hair.

Alyssa Ashton

15 cute kids’ shoes for back to school

15 cute kids’ shoes for back to school

Are you ready for some seriously cute kicks? We've rounded up the best kids' shoes.

Erin Finlayson

27 fun kids' water bottles and lunch accessories

27 fun kids' water bottles and lunch accessories

From water bottles to bento boxes, we've rounded up the coolest, cutest, most fun lunch accessories for the new school year.

Erin Finlayson

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

How to save money on back-to-school shopping

Back-to-school shopping can be pricey, but with a little homework and some smarts, you can save now and in the long run.

Cara Smusiak

Back-to-school organization: Easy DIY communication station

Back-to-school organization: Easy DIY communication station

Back-to-school organization is a challenge! Here are seven tips to help keep kids, family members, caregivers and school staff on the same page.

Clare Kumar