Kids

5 great Halloween costume shops in Atlantic Canada

5 great Halloween costume shops in Atlantic Canada

Although there aren’t a ton of Halloween costume shops, you’ll find that quality trumps quantity in Atlantic Canada.

Amy Valm

I'm not that impressed by Disney's gender-neutral costumes

I'm not that impressed by Disney's gender-neutral costumes

"The re-labelling (or de-labelling) of gender and costume categories seems to be nothing but lip service."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

4 cool Halloween costume stores in Saskatoon

4 cool Halloween costume stores in Saskatoon

Gear up for the scariest time of the year at one of these costume-packed shops.

Amy Valm

Face painting for kids: Old witch

Face painting for kids: Old witch

Turn your adorable little one into an old witch with this super simple face painting for kids tutorial.

Alyssa Ashton

Face painting for kids: Adorable lion

Face painting for kids: Adorable lion

ROAR! Your little cub will look extra cute in his costume thanks to this easy face painting for kids tutorial.

Alyssa Ashton

5 awesome Halloween costume stores in Ottawa

5 awesome Halloween costume stores in Ottawa

Prep for your best Halloween yet at one of these great shops!

Amy Valm

I want everyone to be smiling: Girl pleads for divorced parents to be friends

I want everyone to be smiling: Girl pleads for divorced parents to be friends

Watch as this toddler pleads for her divorced parents to be kinder to each other.

Alyssa Ashton

No biggie! Boy just gets to "shake it off" with Taylor Swift

No biggie! Boy just gets to "shake it off" with Taylor Swift

He's just gonna shake, shake, shake! Little boy gets to meet his idol, Taylor Swift and dance with her to "Shake It Off."

Alyssa Ashton

5 things you should say to parents of kids with special needs

5 things you should say to parents of kids with special needs

1. "Hello!" This one’s simple.

Anchel Krishna

5 fun Halloween costume shops in Calgary

5 fun Halloween costume shops in Calgary

Find just the right costume or accessory at one of these independent shops.

Amy Valm

Yes, I leave my nine-year-old home alone sometimes

Yes, I leave my nine-year-old home alone sometimes

The Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that kids under the age of 10 should not be left home alone. Emma Waverman weighs in.

Emma Waverman

Stay-at-home moms: Give up the guilt—you won't wreck your kids!

Stay-at-home moms: Give up the guilt—you won't wreck your kids!

"The self-imposed guilt that we stay-at-home moms put on ourselves can be crushing, and if I knew of an easy way to let it go I'd share it with the world."

Jennifer Pinarski

10 cool birthday party places in Montreal

Birthday parties

10 cool birthday party places in Montreal

Go rock climbing; take a tour through a gallery; go out for a spa day; and seven other ways to celebrate your birthday kid.

Alex Mlynek

3 great Halloween costume shops in Winnipeg

3 great Halloween costume shops in Winnipeg

If finding a Halloween costume is on your to-do list, be sure to check out these awesome costume shops.

Amy Valm

I'm worried about the pink—six brothers talk about their new baby sister

I'm worried about the pink—six brothers talk about their new baby sister

This little baby sister is in for a lifetime of love from her six brothers who can't wait to be her protectors.

Davina Sinnatamby

10 awesome birthday party places in Edmonton

Birthday parties

10 awesome birthday party places in Edmonton

There’s a perfect party option for your junior naturalist, time traveller, zookeeper or golfer.

Alex Mlynek

Yes, I judge parents who spank their kids

Yes, I judge parents who spank their kids

"The next time I see someone hit their kid in public, I will not just stand by."

Emma Waverman

Awesome is Everywhere: Neil Pasricha's new book for kids

Awesome is Everywhere: Neil Pasricha's new book for kids

Awesome is everywhere, in the sky, on the beach, under water, and everywhere else - and Neil Pasricha wants kids to know it, too!

Ashley Metzger

9 great birthday party places in Ottawa

Birthday parties

9 great birthday party places in Ottawa

Sail on a pirate ship, try space food, take a karate lesson or learn Nigerian drumming—kid’s party options are plentiful in Ottawa.

Alex Mlynek

Explaining death to kids with special needs is extra complicated

Explaining death to kids with special needs is extra complicated

"I’m friends with too many strong, beautiful people who've lost their kids at very young ages."

Anchel Krishna