Family

Do labels help or hurt parents?

Do labels help or hurt parents?

Tracy Chappell isn’t the parent she thought she’d be—and that's OK.

Tracy Chappell

Queer parents: Just like everyone else

Queer parents: Just like everyone else

Susan Goldberg believes writing about parenthood from a queer perspective must avoid an "us versus them" mentality.

Susan Goldberg

This is the worst time of year to dress your kids

This is the worst time of year to dress your kids

Ian Mendes dreads the clothing battles that come with unpredictable spring weather.

Ian Mendes

Parenting: The magic of getting out of the way

Parenting: The magic of getting out of the way

Susan Goldberg vows to let her kids revel in their childhood without getting in the way.

Susan Goldberg

Five lessons from our cat

Five lessons from our cat

Tracy Chappell’s new family pet has had an unexpected impact.

Tracy Chappell

Tips for watching playoff hockey when you have a family

Tips for watching playoff hockey when you have a family

In the midst of playoff hockey, Ian Mendes searches for a balance between being a sports fan and a good parent.

Ian Mendes

Why I blog about my child with special needs

Why I blog about my child with special needs

In her 100th blog post for Today’s Parent, Anchel Krishna reflects on the importance of sharing her family’s story.

Anchel Krishna

Product of the Year Canada awards 2014: family-friendly picks

Product of the Year Canada awards 2014: family-friendly picks

The 2014 Product of the Year Canada award winners were just announced. See our selection of family-friendly products from the full list.

Today's Parent

Craft: Make your own chandelier

Craft: Make your own chandelier

With just a few items, this craft easily sets the stage for an outdoor soiree fit for the Queen of Hearts.

Today's Parent

Peanuts movie: Check out the teaser trailer

Peanuts movie: Check out the teaser trailer

Check out the movie teaser trailer for the latest upcoming family animated adventure, starring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.

Jessica Fishbein

Stopping time: My kids are growing up too quickly

Stopping time: My kids are growing up too quickly

Susan Goldberg documents the last vestiges of her son's childhood.

Susan Goldberg

A good sign: My daughter's going to be OK

A good sign: My daughter's going to be OK

Anchel Krishna contemplates how the world has a way of balancing her concerns about inclusion for her daughter, Syona.

Anchel Krishna

17 self-care tips for solo parents

17 self-care tips for solo parents

Jennifer Pinarski is learning that self-care is critical when it comes to solo-parenting.

Jennifer Pinarski

Introducing our new family pet

Introducing our new family pet

Tracy Chappell was sure that she only wanted two kids. But now they’ve adopted a furry new member of the family.

Tracy Chappell

Keeping kids busy: Is it always necessary?

Keeping kids busy: Is it always necessary?

Instead of cramming camps and crafts into her family's March Break, Jennifer Pinarski embraced the unbusy.

Jennifer Pinarski

Birthday party ideas: Tie-and-moustache party theme

Birthday party ideas: Tie-and-moustache party theme

Check out Bluebird Kisses blogger Ana-Maria Klizs' tie-and-moustache birthday party ideas—from cookie moustaches to a fun printable, it's all here.

Today's Parent

Real-life portraits of the modern family

Real-life portraits of the modern family

Snapshots and interviews from modern Canadian families raising kids, balancing careers and making it work, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia and back.

Karen Robock

When parenting becomes too overwhelming

When parenting becomes too overwhelming

When it comes to parenthood, Jennifer Pinarski thinks the “just keep swimming” mantra is sometimes easier said than done.

Jennifer Pinarski

26 ways to glide through March break

26 ways to glide through March break

Try these tips and tricks to enjoy time off together during March break.

Amy Baskin

Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Saddle up and ride off into the fun with this good ol' down-home shindig.

Laura Grande