Kids

New hope for kids with serious food allergies

New hope for kids with serious food allergies

Peanut butter for babies and a pill to block anaphylactic reactions—the latest research on serious food allergies is good news for families.

Wendy Haaf

A five-year-old wearing spaghetti straps isn't scandalous

A five-year-old wearing spaghetti straps isn't scandalous

Emma Waverman thinks school dress codes—like the one imposed on a young girl in Houston, Texas—police girls' bodies.

Emma Waverman

The debate: Screen time for kids in cars

The debate: Screen time for kids in cars

Two parents tackle the issue of permitting kids screen time in cars.

David Leach

6 Montreal playgrounds you need to check out

6 Montreal playgrounds you need to check out

Grab the kids and go have some fun at one of these awesome Montreal playgrounds.

Amy Valm

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Whether your little one is a fan of the Jedi Masters or the Evil Empire, we've rounded up 11 great picks for every type of Star Wars fan.

Amy Valm

Should I tell my sensitive daughter that Lois Lilienstein died?

Should I tell my sensitive daughter that Lois Lilienstein died?

With the death of the beloved children’s performer, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk wonders whether or not to broach the subject at home.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Yes, it's OK to ask noisy families to leave a restaurant

Yes, it's OK to ask noisy families to leave a restaurant

Emma Waverman is an advocate for kid-friendly restaurants—but sometimes it's OK to ask people to leave.

Emma Waverman

#MyKidCantEatThis—the hilarious, mind-boggling reasons why kids won't eat

#MyKidCantEatThis—the hilarious, mind-boggling reasons why kids won't eat

Parents all over the world are sharing pictures of the things their kids just won't eat and the bizarre reasons why. You've gotta join in!

Emily Piccinin

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

This married couple shares their opposing views on whether you should kiss your kids on the lips.

Tammy Sutherland

We'll miss you, Lois Lilienstein

We'll miss you, Lois Lilienstein

Sadly, Lois Lilienstein of Sharon, Lois and Bram, passed away.

Alyssa Ashton

Pets are gross: Science confirms it!

Pets are gross: Science confirms it!

While there are benefits to having a family pet, a recent study reveals the infectious diseases that can be transmitted via saliva, bites and scratches.

Emma Waverman

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

Jennifer Pinarski defends the mom who wrote a so-called "demanding party invitation" for her child's first birthday.

Jennifer Pinarski

George Lucas did the sweetest thing for a little Star Wars fan

George Lucas did the sweetest thing for a little Star Wars fan

This little boy had a question for George Lucas. So he sent him a letter—and he got a response. You have to watch the video to see his adorable reaction.

Alyssa Ashton

11 stamps you can make with household items

11 stamps you can make with household items

Add some funky patterns to your little ones’ basic T-shirts and pants using everyday household materials.

Today's Parent

10 truths about parenting a child with special needs

10 truths about parenting a child with special needs

Sleepless nights, insurance policies, overscheduling—here are 10 truths about special needs parenting.

Anchel Krishna

Kermit the Frog is REAL!

Kermit the Frog is REAL!

Attention, Muppet fans! Scientists have found the real Kermit the Frog.

Alyssa Ashton

You don't smell like my mom—or feel like her

You don't smell like my mom—or feel like her

Nope, you're not my mom! A new Pandora ad shows the connection between a mom and her child.

Alyssa Ashton

Why I'm excited about the return of the Tanners

Why I'm excited about the return of the Tanners

My daughter's Full House binge got our whole family talking about the Tanners

Claire Gagne

Have mercy! Full House is coming back and we're excited

Have mercy! Full House is coming back and we're excited

Guess what show is coming back? Full House! And we just can't contain our excitement.

Alyssa Ashton

#IWishMyTeacherKnew: A reality check for us all

#IWishMyTeacherKnew: A reality check for us all

A teacher asked her students to tell her one thing #IWishMyTeacherKnew. Their responses were truly eye-opening.

Nadira Chand