Kids

17 reasons why we love puppies on National Puppy Day (and every day)!

17 reasons why we love puppies on National Puppy Day (and every day)!

Celebrate National Puppy Day with our favourite gifs of sweet squishy-faced pups.

Amy Valm

Sick kids can now travel the world while being treated

Sick kids can now travel the world while being treated

Expedia and St. Jude's Children Hospital have teamed up to make little dreams come true.

Davina Sinnatamby

9 great Toronto playgrounds

9 great Toronto playgrounds

Get outside and enjoy the sunshine at one of these awesome Toronto playgrounds.

Amy Valm

17 cute kids' books about adoption

17 cute kids' books about adoption

These cute kids' books about adoption help explain how families can be made in all kinds of ways.

Chidera Ukairo

Totally amazing: This book describes Asperger's like having superpowers

Totally amazing: This book describes Asperger's like having superpowers

Melanie Walsh's new book, Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers!, explains Asperger's in a kid-friendly way.

Emily Rivas

How to be a good friend to a recently single Mom (or Dad!)

How to be a good friend to a recently single Mom (or Dad!)

Five ways you can support your friend that you may not have thought of.

Melissa Kluger

Cake decorating idea: Petal cake

Cake decorating idea: Petal cake

Wow your guests at a baby shower or birthday party with this petal cake.

Today's Parent

Cake decorating idea: Simplified ombré cake

Cake decorating idea: Simplified ombré cake

You want to make an ombré cake, but you're short on time and, frankly, not a cake boss. Don't worry, we have a cake hack that can help!

Today's Parent

Cake decorating idea: Chocolate squiggle cake

Cake decorating idea: Chocolate squiggle cake

So you've made a cake, but how should decorate it. We show you a fun and easy cake decorating idea.

Today's Parent

9 cupcake liner crafts

9 cupcake liner crafts

Make a bird, a lion and more with these fun cupcake liner crafts!

Hannah Terry-Whyte

You won't believe what Rapunzel looks like in the new Tangled TV series

You won't believe what Rapunzel looks like in the new Tangled TV series

Tangled's adventurous princess just got a makeover...again!

Emily Rivas

How to teach kids to stop lying

How to teach kids to stop lying

An age-by-age guide to teaching kids that honesty is the best policy.

Cathie Kryczka

20 books on nighttime fears

20 books on nighttime fears

Things can seem scary when the lights are turned out at bedtime. These books might help!

Jessica Spera

Forget the parenting experts—go with your gut!

Forget the parenting experts—go with your gut!

When her kid was upset that she’d been called ugly at school, Katie Dupuis knew exactly what she should have said. Here’s why she said something totally different.

Katie Dupuis

The only five things your kid needs to know about food

The only five things your kid needs to know about food

Your kid’s knowledge of healthy eating comes from you. Here are five essential lessons you should impart.

Cara Rosenbloom

Your most embarrassing babysitter moments

Your most embarrassing babysitter moments

Today's Parent readers share true tales of awkward situations with their babysitters.

Today's Parent

Grouchy? Don’t hide it from your kids or you’ll feel worse

Grouchy? Don’t hide it from your kids or you’ll feel worse

When you’re upset, hiding emotions from your kids may not always be the best approach.

Emma Waverman

A Syrian refugee family's first days in Canada

A Syrian refugee family's first days in Canada

The kids have never seen car seats and find our culture's love of dogs hilarious. The parents are overwhelmed but ready for the challenge.

Emma Waverman

Childhood obesity: Sizing up our kids

Childhood obesity: Sizing up our kids

The rate of childhood obesity has never been higher. Diets and policing the pantry don’t work, experts say. So what can you do if you think your kid’s sporting a little extra puppy fat?

Carolyn Abraham

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

The Childhood Obesity Foundation and the Centre for Healthy Active Living at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario offer these tips for parents.

Carolyn Abraham