Kids

5 things I've learned in five years of mommy blogging

5 things I've learned in five years of mommy blogging

Lesson #1: There will be trolls.

Jennifer Pinarski

Parents of kids with special needs get asked the oddest questions

Parents of kids with special needs get asked the oddest questions

"Stranger: 'He’s not regular, is he?'"

Anchel Krishna

After a weekend with sick kids, I’m nostalgic for my pre-baby life

After a weekend with sick kids, I’m nostalgic for my pre-baby life

In 2010, we went to Paris on our honeymoon. In 2015, we go to Guelph for the weekend.

Katie Dupuis

Coming to terms with my daughter’s learning disability

Coming to terms with my daughter’s learning disability

A few months into grade two, Ann started hating school. Through her tears, she told us that the work was too hard and that she wasn’t good enough.

Claire Gagne

Can a TV show really teach kids mindfulness? This mouse thinks so

Can a TV show really teach kids mindfulness? This mouse thinks so

"When I heard that Kids’ CBC was going to debut a TV show that encourages kids to get in touch with nature, I was skeptical..."

Jennifer Pinarski

How to dig out pumpkin seeds

How to dig out pumpkin seeds

Cleaning out a pumpkin can be fun—but very goopy—family activity. Here's a simple solution.

Today's Parent

A naked body doesn’t equal sex, so why is it a big deal to bathe with your kids?

A naked body doesn’t equal sex, so why is it a big deal to bathe with your kids?

Media personality Perez Hilton recently came under fire after posting a photo of himself in the bathtub with his toddler son.

Emma Waverman

Lego Friends Pop Star Tour Bus: Unboxing and review

Lego Friends Pop Star Tour Bus: Unboxing and review

Watch as Ava unboxes this totally awesome Lego Friends Pop Star Tour Bus.

Alyssa Ashton

Fashion Plates Sports and Glamour Collection: Unboxing and review

Fashion Plates Sports and Glamour Collection: Unboxing and review

Watch as Lucy unboxes the Fashion Plates Sports and Glamour Collection. And then she makes the most beautiful ballerina.

Alyssa Ashton

My kid's comment about Justin Trudeau made me think

My kid's comment about Justin Trudeau made me think

"It’s somewhat comforting to know that the schoolyard is still the place where cooties are a transmittable disease and wild political rumours fly about. Or maybe this is just an Ottawa thing."

Ian Mendes

See Bratz dolls transformed into extraordinary women!

See Bratz dolls transformed into extraordinary women!

As part of her Mighty Dolls project, artist Wendy Tsao is taking previously owned Bratz dolls and turning them into influential women.

Emma Waverman

3 fun Halloween costume shops in Edmonton

3 fun Halloween costume shops in Edmonton

Whether you’re looking for spooky or cute Halloween gear, be sure to check out one of these shops.

Amy Valm

7 awesome birthday party entertainers in Atlantic Canada

7 awesome birthday party entertainers in Atlantic Canada

If your little one likes balloons, magic, science or reptiles then you're in luck! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Atlantic Canada.

Alex Mlynek

My son took a pink yoga mat to school—and my daughter freaked out!

My son took a pink yoga mat to school—and my daughter freaked out!

Jennifer Pinarski's five-year-old daughter doesn't approve of her big brother's bright pink yoga mat.

Jennifer Pinarski

7 awesome Halloween costume shops across Canada

7 awesome Halloween costume shops across Canada

These national stores are the perfect one-stop shops for all your Halloween needs.

Amy Valm

7 best birthday party entertainers in Montreal

7 best birthday party entertainers in Montreal

Get ready to throw the most awesome bash for your kids! Here are the best birthday party entertainers in Montreal.

Alex Mlynek

Dads make better readers?! Pfft, tell me another story

Dads make better readers?! Pfft, tell me another story

A recent study out of Harvard University determined that kids benefit more from dads reading them bedtime stories. Tara-Michelle Ziniuk weighs in.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Help, my kid is in love with Siri!

Help, my kid is in love with Siri!

Heather Schramm's four-year-old son has a new best friend.

Heather Schramm

10 best birthday party entertainers in Vancouver

Birthday parties

10 best birthday party entertainers in Vancouver

Make your kid’s next party one to remember by inviting one of these awesome birthday party entertainers in Vancouver.

Alex Mlynek

How to throw a kids' cookie party

Birthday parties

How to throw a kids' cookie party

Break out the sprinkles, the chocolate and the icing bag. As this cookie party shows, everything is sweeter with friends.

Amy Valm