Kids

Super cut! Six-year-old girl shaves her head—just like Dad

Super cut! Six-year-old girl shaves her head—just like Dad

What do you do when your daughter wants to shave off all her hair just like her daddy? If you're Paige Lucas-Stannard, you let her.

Ashley Metzger

My kids won't sleep, and I'm out of ideas

My kids won't sleep, and I'm out of ideas

What do you when you've tried every kids' sleep trick in the book? Katie Dupuis is at her wit's end.

Katie Dupuis

Ontario teachers' work-to-rule: 5 things you need to know

Ontario teachers' work-to-rule: 5 things you need to know

Ontario elementary teachers began work-to-rule strike action this week. Here's everything you need to know, from the issues to the impact on you.

Tim Johnson

Make a potted flower treat

Birthday parties

Make a potted flower treat

This edible flower is as delicious as it is pretty! Prepare it for your garden-themed birthday party.

Today's Parent

How to Pack a Suitcase for Kids (it's easy!)

How to Pack a Suitcase for Kids (it's easy!)

This simple six-step method will get all your kids' clothes into their suitcases, with room to spare!

Today's Parent

Does milk really do your kid’s body good?

Does milk really do your kid’s body good?

Drinking lots of milk may not benefit children—or anyone else.

Anne Kingston

5 exciting Saskatoon playgrounds

5 exciting Saskatoon playgrounds

Get excited, midwest! Here is a list of a few of our favourite Saskatoon playgrounds.

Amy Valm

3 battles I refuse to pick with my kids

3 battles I refuse to pick with my kids

Jennifer Pinarski has learned that motherhood is a lot of give and take, which is why she refuses to sweat the small stuff with her kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

Use these book quote printables for your bash

Birthday parties

Use these book quote printables for your bash

Decorating for your literary-themed birthday bash? Use these free book quote printables to brighten up your space!

Emily Piccinin

Throw a book party!

Birthday parties

Throw a book party!

Your little bookworm will be smitten with this literary-themed book party.

Emily Piccinin

Make some grilled cheese sandwich books

Birthday parties

Make some grilled cheese sandwich books

These scrumptious sammies are the perfect snack to make for your book-themed party!

Emily Piccinin

On unconditional love, parenting and The Breakfast Club

On unconditional love, parenting and The Breakfast Club

Loving kids unconditionally means loving the long-haired “criminal” as much as the “brain," writes Emma Waverman.

Emma Waverman

Sex Is a Funny Word: A must-read for kids...and parents

Sex Is a Funny Word: A must-read for kids...and parents

It doesn't hit bookstores until June, but parenting community is already buzzing about "Sex is a Funny Word." Tara-Michelle Ziniuk reviews the kids' book.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Book party printable invitation

Birthday parties

Book party printable invitation

Throwing a book-themed birthday party and need the perfect invitation? What could be better suited than a library card invitation?

Emily Piccinin

Special-needs parenting: My daughter's first friend

Special-needs parenting: My daughter's first friend

Anchel Krishna finds joy in seeing her four-year-old daughter make her first friend.

Anchel Krishna

How to detangle a knot

How to detangle a knot

How to detangle a knot in your child's hair in four simple steps.

Today's Parent

Why I can’t wait to introduce Star Wars to my preschooler

Why I can’t wait to introduce Star Wars to my preschooler

On this Star Wars Day, a dad reflects on why the films are so important to him—and how he’ll share his passion with his little girl.

Derek Malcolm

7 great Atlantic Canada playgrounds

7 great Atlantic Canada playgrounds

The East Coast features some amazing play areas. Go explore one of these great Martimes playgrounds.

Amy Valm

New law lets Ontario students carry asthma inhalers

New law lets Ontario students carry asthma inhalers

"Ryan's Law" was named for Ryan Gibbons, who died from an asthma attack during recess in 2012. His inhaler was in the school office.

Claire Gagne

A naked preschooler? OMG, call the police!

A naked preschooler? OMG, call the police!

A four-year-old boy in British Columbia made headlines this week for playing outdoors naked—otherwise known as "just being a kid."

Jennifer Pinarski