Canada

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

Whether you're pregnant or adopting, you quality for parental leave benefits. Figuring out how they work can be confusing so we break it down for you.

Lisa Kadane

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2016

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2016

Which baby names made the Nova Scotia list this year? Check out which monikers came out on top.

Today's Parent

Top 20 baby names in Ontario for 2016

Top 20 baby names in Ontario for 2016

Find out which boy and girl names came out on top!

Emily Rivas

Fun Halloween costume shops across Canada

Fun Halloween costume shops across Canada

Halloween is creeping around the corner, but don't worry, we've got you covered! Here's a list of the top costume shops across Canada to get you ready for the most spook-tacular day of the year.

Jessica Spera

Why Vancouver should be your next family vacation

Why Vancouver should be your next family vacation

Leah Rumack

A Syrian refugee family's first days in Canada

A Syrian refugee family's first days in Canada

The kids have never seen car seats and find our culture's love of dogs hilarious. The parents are overwhelmed but ready for the challenge.

Emma Waverman

My kid's comment about Justin Trudeau made me think

My kid's comment about Justin Trudeau made me think

"It’s somewhat comforting to know that the schoolyard is still the place where cooties are a transmittable disease and wild political rumours fly about. Or maybe this is just an Ottawa thing."

Ian Mendes

The Today’s Parent interviews: The mom and dads of the 2015 election

The Today’s Parent interviews: The mom and dads of the 2015 election

Sure, Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair, Elizabeth May and Justin Trudeau are politicians, but they’re also parents trying to nail the ultimate work/life balance challenge.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau

Today’s Parent interviews Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau

How Justin Trudeau tries to instill a sense of responsibility and confidence in his young kids.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews NDP leader Thomas Mulcair

Today’s Parent interviews NDP leader Thomas Mulcair

Thomas Mulcair shares the perks of being a grandparent.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Today’s Parent interviews Prime Minister Stephen Harper

How do you create a ‘normal’ childhood, when you live at 24 Sussex? Harper talks of the importance of public school, teaching kids respect and letting them find their own interests.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews Green Party leader Elizabeth May

Today’s Parent interviews Green Party leader Elizabeth May

Elizabeth May says she struck the baby jackpot when her daughter was born. Here, she shares what being a mother has meant to her.

Kathryn Hayward

The best places in Canada to breastfeed in public

The best places in Canada to breastfeed in public

"Forty-two percent of Canadian moms experienced criticism or prejudice for breastfeeding in public."

Jennifer Pinarski

5 family-friendly beaches in Ottawa

5 family-friendly beaches in Ottawa

Pack your bags and beach umbrellas and head to one of these five family-friendly beaches in Ottawa!

Emily Rivas

8 family-friendly beaches in Vancouver

8 family-friendly beaches in Vancouver

Your kiddos will love beachcombing, swimming and playing at these family-friendly beaches in Vancouver!

Emily Rivas

All the best maple syrup farms and festivals in Canada

All the best maple syrup farms and festivals in Canada

Satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with a quintessentially Canadian outing.

Emily Sadler

12 fun Canada Day festivals across the country

12 fun Canada Day festivals across the country

From the east coast to the west, we've found awesome Canada Day festivals and celebrations that the whole family can enjoy—without breaking the bank.

Jody Robbins

7 cool family activities to do in the Alberta Badlands

7 cool family activities to do in the Alberta Badlands

The Alberta Badlands is the perfect destination for any dinosaur-loving family.

Karan Smith

Canada Day crafts and games

Canada Day crafts and games

We've come up with a few craft and game ideas for your Canada Day BBQ!

Emily Piccinin

Canada Day BBQ invitation printable

Canada Day BBQ invitation printable

Emily Piccinin