Kids

What should kids call their friends' parents?

What should kids call their friends' parents?

"To have it on public record: for now, I prefer being called by my first name."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

My daughter thinks I don't like taking care of her

My daughter thinks I don't like taking care of her

"Syona's comment made me wonder: did she really think I didn't like taking care of her?"

Anchel Krishna

How to set up parental controls on Android devices

How to set up parental controls on Android devices

Before you hand over your tablet or smartphone to your kid, shield them with simple safeguards. Here’s how to set up parental controls on Android devices.

Derek Malcolm

10 reasons it was awesome to be a parent in 2015

10 reasons it was awesome to be a parent in 2015

It’s an understatement to say that 2015 was full of teachable moments—for both parents and kids. As the year comes to a close, here are a few that come to mind.

Emma Waverman

How to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone

How to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone

Before you hand over your tablet or smartphone to your kid, shield them with simple safeguards. Here’s how to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone.

Derek Malcolm

Five-minute kid-friendly meditation

Five-minute kid-friendly meditation

Try this kid-friendly meditation exercise to help your little one feel calmer.

Emily Ridout

Video tutorial: Setting up parental controls on your iOS or Android device

Video tutorial: Setting up parental controls on your iOS or Android device

Not sure how to keep your kid safe while she's on your smartphone or tablet? We'll walk you through setting up parental controls in iOS and Android.

Today's Parent

Great reasons to keep your kids home on a snow day

Great reasons to keep your kids home on a snow day

Ian Mendes opts to keep his daughters home from school for some bonding time.

Ian Mendes

Liberals plan to make spanking illegal

Liberals plan to make spanking illegal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have announced plans to remove section 43 of the Criminal Code, which would make spanking illegal.

Emma Waverman

Top 10 blog posts of 2015

Top 10 blog posts of 2015

It's been a big year for our blogs. Find out which posts resonated with you the most in 2015.

Today's Parent

My kids interviewed Justin Trudeau

My kids interviewed Justin Trudeau

And, of course, they had to ask him what he wants for Christmas.

Jennifer Pinarski

9 reasons why I'm a grinch at Christmas

9 reasons why I'm a grinch at Christmas

Sure, holiday traditions are lovely. But there are some things Ian Mendes just won’t do.

Ian Mendes

10 reasons I love Shopkins (and so should you!)

10 reasons I love Shopkins (and so should you!)

"I rarely like 'cute' things (save teacup pigs), but Shopkins are pretty adorable. Tiny milk containers and little cookies with tiny faces? Cute!"

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

Before you hand your little one your iPhone or iPad, make sure you set up parental controls. Here's how to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad.

Today's Parent

I'm sponsoring a Syrian family

I'm sponsoring a Syrian family

"The family arrives in February, and the pressure to have everything ready in advance is intense. We can’t forget anything: We’re creating a new life for two adults and their two small children."

Emma Waverman

Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

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

Laura Grande

How to throw a colourful fiesta party

Birthday parties

How to throw a colourful fiesta party

With bright colours, fun activities and yummy snacks, this fiesta party will transport your guests to warmer climes.

Amy Valm

Yes, my daughter is having risky elective surgery

Yes, my daughter is having risky elective surgery

"There are moments where I get angry, upset and resentful that we even had to make this decision in the first place. It doesn’t seem fair."

Anchel Krishna

What Christmas is like when your kid has special needs

What Christmas is like when your kid has special needs

"Brennen can’t write a letter to Santa. He can’t tell me what he hopes to find under the tree on Christmas morning. He can’t unwrap his own gifts."

Julie Brocklehurst

Take that men! Childbirth is harder than running a marathon

Take that men! Childbirth is harder than running a marathon

New MRI imaging techniques confirm that you’re a total birthing bad-ass.

Sasha Emmons