Harry Potter

Influential Parents List

J.K. Rowling

The author of the Harry Potter series is in our influential parents hall of shame for her problematic Twitter rants featuring transphobic remarks.

Today's Parent

My kid wants to be Hermione for Halloween and I feel like a total hypocrite

My kid wants to be Hermione for Halloween and I feel like a total hypocrite

J.K. Rowling’s transphobic remarks have left me unsure how to handle my nine-year-old's new obsession with all things Harry Potter.

Erin Pepler

Reading Harry Potter with my son bonded us in ways I didn't expect

Reading Harry Potter with my son bonded us in ways I didn't expect

For me and my son, books became our lingua franca, a bridge between us that helped shape our understanding of each other.

Anne Thériault

How to make Mandrake Cupcakes

How to make Mandrake Cupcakes

Screeeeech! Throw the best Harry Potter birthday ever with these delicious Mandrake Cupcakes. They are super easy to make.

Today's Parent

These new Harry Potter wands are beyond magical

These new Harry Potter wands are beyond magical

These new training wands will have your little ones learning to cast spells by drawing shapes in the air—just like their favourite Harry Potter characters

Kevin John Siazon

The Pokémon Go creators just announced a new Harry Potter game—and we think it's magic

The Pokémon Go creators just announced a new Harry Potter game—and we think it's magic

Following in the footsteps of Pokémon Go, a new Harry Potter augmented reality game will let you explore the Wizarding World in your own backyard.

Kevin John Siazon

9 things your kid is totally going to want from the Harry Potter line at Pottery Barn

9 things your kid is totally going to want from the Harry Potter line at Pottery Barn

A Marauder's Map pillow cover and a clock that doubles as a snitch—your kids are definitely going to love the new Harry Potter decor line from Pottery Barn.

Alexandra Gater

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone gets a magically animated update

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone gets a magically animated update

Your Harry Potter reading experience got a lot more magical thanks to the new animated, illustrated Kindle edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Suzanne Gardner

This preemie survived thanks to 'Harry Potter' so J. K. Rowling sent her a special gift

This preemie survived thanks to 'Harry Potter' so J. K. Rowling sent her a special gift

'The girl who lived' was born at only 23 weeks and her father read her all the Harry Potter books every day.

Davina Sinnatamby

J.K. Rowling to release three more Harry Potter books

J.K. Rowling to release three more Harry Potter books

Amy Valm

Calling all Harry Potter fans: Over 400 midnight release parties will be happening across Canada!

Calling all Harry Potter fans: Over 400 midnight release parties will be happening across Canada!

Witches and wizards all over the country will be able to snag a copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed child before it hits shelves.

Emily Rivas

This family created the ultimate Harry Potter newborn photo shoot

This family created the ultimate Harry Potter newborn photo shoot

This Harry Potter newborn shoot is way too accurate!

Emily Rivas

Hedwig heads to the west coast: Hogwarts opens at Universal Studios Hollywood

Hedwig heads to the west coast: Hogwarts opens at Universal Studios Hollywood

All your wizarding wishes and dreams are about to come true at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Chidera Ukairo

RIP Professor Snape

RIP Professor Snape

RIP Professor Snape! What better way to celebrate British actor Alan Rickman than reminiscing over one of his most iconic roles.

Chidera Ukairo

The illustrated edition of the first Harry Potter book is here!

The illustrated edition of the first Harry Potter book is here!

Jim Kay beautifully illustrates Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in this first of seven illustrated editions.

Jessica Spera