Kids

Science says picky eaters aren’t a thing—parents everywhere scoff

Science says picky eaters aren’t a thing—parents everywhere scoff

A new book says picky eating is a learned behaviour—and that it’s all your fault.

Jennifer Pinarski

Santa uses sign language to find out what little girl wants for Christmas

Santa uses sign language to find out what little girl wants for Christmas

Watch as Santa uses sign language to ask this little girl what she wants for Christmas.

Jessica Spera

5 ways for stepfamilies to keep their sanity over the holidays

5 ways for stepfamilies to keep their sanity over the holidays

Something as simple as a gift with good intentions has the potential to create hurt feelings, misunderstandings.

Jackie Gillard

Sleep Solutions For All Ages

Sleep Solutions For All Ages

Learn how anxiety may be behind your child’s sleep problems and get age-by-age strategies to help your little one (and you) drift off.

Mary Vallis

Nostalgia is a frenemy when you're a parent

Nostalgia is a frenemy when you're a parent

"I did not know that there would be a tiny hint of sadness in every year that passes."

Katie Dupuis

5 parenting lessons from Anne of Green Gables

5 parenting lessons from Anne of Green Gables

"1. Even the most spirited kids have good hearts."

Jennifer Pinarski

The baby was nestled all snug in Santa's lap...

The baby was nestled all snug in Santa's lap...

What happens when a baby is bored by Santa? You get the most charming photo ever.

Anna Chorazyczewski

I still need my big kid to believe in Santa

I still need my big kid to believe in Santa

For some parents, when kids question the existence of Santa, it can signal an end to childhood.

Jennifer Pinarski

My mom tried to be my best friend, but I won't do that to my daughter

My mom tried to be my best friend, but I won't do that to my daughter

"When I had my own daughter, I retained strong judgments for the way my mother had been with me as a kid. I didn’t want to do the same with Anna."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

7 hottest new video games for kids

7 hottest new video games for kids

Check out the coolest new video games just in time for the holidays.

Emma Waverman

Attention Star Wars fans, you can now sleep on the Dark Side

Attention Star Wars fans, you can now sleep on the Dark Side

This super-cute Star Wars bedding is perfect for any kid who's a fan of the Force.

Anna Chorazyczewski

Is staying home when your kids are tweens more important than when they're babies?

Is staying home when your kids are tweens more important than when they're babies?

We often hear how important it is to invest time in the first five years of your kids’ lives, but perhaps it’s just as essential for parents to be accessible when their kids are a bit older.

Alex Mlynek

8 worst loot bag ideas ever!

8 worst loot bag ideas ever!

Markers and candy and toy guns, oh my! Emma Waverman thinks these are some of the worst loot bag ideas.

Emma Waverman

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

A recent study suggests childhood obesity is linked to poverty and parenting styles.

Emma Waverman

I wish the Lego slippers were available in Canada

I wish the Lego slippers were available in Canada

"Come on Lego executives, do the right thing and bring these slippers to North America!"

Ian Mendes

What it's like to be a parent on a field trip (in eight GIFs)

What it's like to be a parent on a field trip (in eight GIFs)

The struggle is real: Volunteering for your kid's field trip can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

Emma Waverman

When you’re Jewish but your kid loves Santa

When you’re Jewish but your kid loves Santa

"Every year there are school photos with Santa on a little stage—and every year, Anna wants one."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Check out our favourite picks for everyone on your list!

Today's Parent

8 parenting lessons from Home Alone

8 parenting lessons from Home Alone

There’s no such thing as too many head counts.

Emma Waverman

Air Hogs Star Wars Zero Gravity X-Wing Starfighter: Unboxing and review

Air Hogs Star Wars Zero Gravity X-Wing Starfighter: Unboxing and review

Watch as Jalen unboxes the Air Hogs Star Wars Zero Gravity X-Wing Starfighter that can zip and zoom across tables, walls and even the ceiling.

Today's Parent