This camp sends kids home with dinner for 4 every night and we’re SO here for it

Summer camp

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

I just told my three-year-old daughter that it really was the real Elsa at her birthday. Honestly, what’s the harm in that?

There’s nothing wrong about a little white lie to keep my kids happy—right?

Kids

Parenting

Class sleepovers, transit trips without an adult, early lessons with fire. Sara Zaske’s ‘Achtung Baby’ explores the German approach to parenting.

What we can learn from the German approach to parenting

Maca Atencio of Hey Maca allowed her young children to stretch their imagination by shopping for their own summer looks without stretching her budget.

Why I let my two little kids pick out their own clothes this summer

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Kids clothing

Parents of Influence

Welcome to Parents of Influence, where we team up with leading brands to put products in the hands of parent influencers. They’ll share their thoughts as they test products at home and with their families.

Summer Fashion for Less

For parents who may be hesitant to let their kids roam around a big city on their own, City Scouts is a stepping stone toward their kids' independence

This new urban adventure camp will teach your kids how to navigate the big city

Blogs

When can you leave your kid unsupervised?

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

Four families talk candidly about trying to strike that balance between letting their kids be independent and keeping them safe.

Raising independent children: How it’s different in the digital generation

independent kids

Every parent dreads the teenage years, but they don't have to be a nightmare. Learn to navigate this complicated time with tips on teen health and behaviour.

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

Tween and teen

No one wants to see their kid hurt. But life is full of risk, and what is childhood without playing on the monkey bars at the park?

My son broke his arm but I'm not going to sue

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Kids health

Parents get visits from family service workers over complaints they let their kids play in the backyard. Have we taken this safety thing too far?

How did good parenting become a crime?

Parenting styles

We dare you not to fall in love with viral video sensation Ryan Hickman, who recycled his way to some major money.

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Why we're loving this boy who wears makeup

Earth Day: 17 eco-friendly celebrity parents

Kids and social media

What chores can a toddler do? And what about a preschooler? This handy printable chore list breaks down all the tasks your kids can do.

Printable age-by-age chore chart

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How to get your preschooler to help with chores

The Debate: Should you pay your kids to do their chores?

Chores

Kids' fashion goes wild! Ten of our readers shared photos of what happened when they let their kids dress themselves.

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