Hayley Wickenheiser, hockey legend and mom, opens up to Today's Parent Editor-in-Chief Sasha Emmons about the Olympics, being a role model and life after hockey.

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Sports

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Activities

Oh, the good ol’ hockey game. It sure is the best game you can name.

How to throw a hockey party

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Birthday party ideas

From birthday party decorations and kid-friendly finger foods to the coolest kids party ideas, learn how to throw the best kids' birthday parties ever. 

Birthday parties

Are your kids hockey nuts? Here's some hockey&#x2d;themed toys to start adding to their collection.

19 awesome hockey&#x2d;themed toys

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Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Toys

Everything a hockey parent needs to know about kids’ concussions and playing it safe.

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

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Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids health

If your kids love the good ol' hockey game, they'll love these books about Canada's most popular sport.

26 awesome hockey books

Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

Books

Want your little hockey player to have a great season? A good relationship with the hockey coach is the best start.

4 reasons I’m so glad my kid’s sports season is over

Outdoor activities

This mom's son is obsessed with all things hockey, so she's trying to love it.

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

Your little hockey fans will love these fun hockey facts we've compiled, from the game's growth over the years to some players' silly superstitions.

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Hockey

Former NHL star Mark Messier and his sister Mary&#x2d;Kay chat with Today’s Parent about how they assist hockey families with The First Shift initiative.

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Now that the cold weather is upon us, here's how your family can build your very own backyard rink in four easy steps.

How to build a backyard rink

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The coffee chain’s new cups score a point for gender equality in sports.

Tim Horton’s loves #GirlHockey

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It's usually an amazing goal that makes the hockey highlights—but for us, it's nine-year-old Keaton Hamin's generosity that tops the list.

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True sportsmanship: Maple Leafs sign 11-year-old with rare condition

Meet Garrett Gamble, the Toronto Maple Leafs' newest player. This story will definitely make you smile.

Maple Leafs sign boy with rare condition

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6 videos of kids dancing = total cuteness!

CSIS helps 6-year-old boy become a secret agent

Must listen: Kid quartet covers Katy Perry’s “Firework”

We asked our readers to send us their pictures for our Backyard Hockey Rink Challenge. Here are our favourite backyard rinks in Canada.

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Today's Parent Approved

The Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association emailed coaches with strict guidelines for their no-touch policy.

Ontario girls hockey league abuses no-touch policy

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High-fives banned: Is stranger danger to blame?

Should teachers be allowed to touch students?

News

Struggling to tie skates for your little one? Try these four simple steps to make the task easier.

How to help kids tie skates

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier is on the cover of our February 2015 issue! Hear what he has to say about being a first-time dad, from sleepless nights to the art of changing a diaper.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier is our cover star—and he's talking all things baby!

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Celebrity dads

What you say (or don’t say) to young hockey players and athletes can make all the difference.

How to raise the next Sidney Crosby

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Parenting

It may sometimes seem like they have energy to spare, but active kids still need well-balanced meals before heading to practice. These quick, energizing recipes will set them (and you) up for peak performance.

7 energizing recipes

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11 recipe projects to take on this weekend

Hockey

(Family) life after hockey: Q&A with Hayley Wickenheiser

How to throw a hockey-themed party

19 awesome hockey-themed toys