family life

Confession: I lie and cheat to help my kids (and so do you)

Confession: I lie and cheat to help my kids (and so do you)

Scott Gilmore, Maclean's

What to do when your kid starts to lie

What to do when your kid starts to lie

Seeing your kid turn into tiny truth stretcher can be stressful and confusing. Here's how to you set them on the path to being a (mostly) honest adult?

Courtney Shea

How to reduce some of the waste that comes with having kids

How to reduce some of the waste that comes with having kids

From disposable diapers and wipes to water bottles and packaged snacks, there's a lot of trash that starts to pile up when you're raising kids.

Naomi Kaye Honova

PSA: No parent has it all together—even if it looks that way

PSA: No parent has it all together—even if it looks that way

When other parents say I seem like I have it all together, I want to laugh. Hysterically. Instead, I usually say, "Thank you. I guess I put on a good show.”

Rachel Toalson

12 things to do in New York City with kids

12 things to do in New York City with kids

From street pretzels to Central Park, families venturing to NYC will not leave hungry for activity, but they will leave tired—very, very tired.

Erin Hershberg

8 reasons to take the kids to Kissimmee

8 reasons to take the kids to Kissimmee

Families travelling in large groups to visit Disney World, may want to stay in Kissimmee instead of at the resort. Here are the great things to do there.

Simone Olivero

Instead of having a third baby, we went to Cuba!

Instead of having a third baby, we went to Cuba!

When my husband told me he didn't want another child I was crushed. How was I supposed to change his heart? How was he supposed to change mine?

Jen Schlumberger

Your toddler: 16 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 16 months old

Language development, learning to share and climbing out of the crib—toddlers have a mind of their own. Learn all about life with your 16-month-old.

Today's Parent

Your toddler: 23 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 23 months old

The 'why' phase, possessive toddlers, potty training and your child's second birthday. Learn all about life with your 23-month-old.

Today's Parent

10 Best Places to Explore in Scotland with Kids

10 Best Places to Explore in Scotland with Kids

Rugged and charming Scotland beckons families with “céad míle fáilte!” (a hundred thousand welcomes!). Here are the best things to do in Scotland with kids.

Kathryn Streeter

13 parenting tips for a better home life when your kid has ADHD

13 parenting tips for a better home life when your kid has ADHD

Creating a safe, structured and supportive environment at home helps kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder thrive.

Keith McArthur

What 3,285 family dinners taught my daughter about winning (and losing) at life

What 3,285 family dinners taught my daughter about winning (and losing) at life

I’ve learned that with family dinners you have to play the long game. And with my daughter, all that work is starting to pay off.

Charity Mathews

How I turned myself into the dad version of Ryder from Paw Patrol

How I turned myself into the dad version of Ryder from Paw Patrol

I felt tired all the time—too tired even to want to play with my kid. That had to change.

Tyler Wade

12 best cities to visit in the USA for families

12 best cities to visit in the USA for families

Planning a trip south of the border? We’ve rounded up the best cities in the United States to travel to with your family.

Liz

11 things not to say to parents of an only child

11 things not to say to parents of an only child

It may seem innocent, but “When are you having a second?” is literally the worst thing you could ask. Here are others that are almost as bad.

Christine Persaud

I don’t have people to help me—I have no village

I don’t have people to help me—I have no village

It doesn’t look like I’ll ever have one of those enviable networks of friends and family to help raise my kids. But here’s how I learned to be OK with that.

Charity Mathews

Why our kids should take risks—sometimes even (slightly) dangerous ones

Why our kids should take risks—sometimes even (slightly) dangerous ones

Protecting our kids from all potential risks isn't doing them any favours. Here's how to embrace risky play (safely) without losing your mind.

Stacy Tornio

What life is like for kids with rare genetic conditions

What life is like for kids with rare genetic conditions

The intimate photos in An Ordinary Day share an inside look into the daily triumphs and challenges of kids with rare genetic conditions.

Jennifer Chen

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

A long commute to work means that I have to cram a whole lot of parenting into one measly hour. Can’t more companies embrace flex work schedules?

Kearie Daniel

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

Travelling with a child on the spectrum can be daunting, but a little extra preparation will make things go smoother for the whole family.

Joel Yanofsky

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