Kids

Social anxiety: How to help kids who won't join in

Social anxiety: How to help kids who won't join in

Your child’ doesn't like to join in on activities? Help her get comfortable in a crowd.

Jackie Gillard

Throw A Carnival Party!

Throw A Carnival Party!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to this fun-filled extravaganza.

Emily Piccinin

How to make a bunny planter

How to make a bunny planter

Get a jump on spring by adding some indoor greenery with this adorable DIY bunny planter.

Today's Parent

3 best indoor playgrounds in Montreal

3 best indoor playgrounds in Montreal

Trying to keep the kids entertained? Check out one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Montreal. They all have drop-in hours.

Alex Mlynek

Leave her alone: Mom's message to teen boy goes viral

Leave her alone: Mom's message to teen boy goes viral

Sexual health educator Dr. Lindsey Doe has a few words to say to the teen boy aggressively pursuing her 14-year-old daughter.

Emma Waverman

This new Frozen song is sure to give your kids Frozen Fever

This new Frozen song is sure to give your kids Frozen Fever

Disney just released "Making Today a Perfect Day" from the all-new short film Frozen Fever—have a listen!

Emily Piccinin

Are you my Grandma?: The trouble with Grandparents Day

Are you my Grandma?: The trouble with Grandparents Day

A seemingly innocent elementary school event causes a stir in Tara-Michelle Ziniuk's household.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

From festive crafts to delicious recipes, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of these fun and kid-friendly ideas.

Today's Parent

Special needs: When your child asks about their disability

Special needs: When your child asks about their disability

Anchel Krishna knew the day would come when her daughter would ask about her disability—she just didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Anchel Krishna

In praise of the totally average kid

In praise of the totally average kid

New research suggests that parents are at the root of narcissism in children. Jennifer Pinarski defends her “average” kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

I don't bathe my kids every day—and that's OK

I don't bathe my kids every day—and that's OK

Jennifer Pinarski shares why she lets her kids skip out on the daily bath routine.

Jennifer Pinarski

4 best indoor playgrounds in Calgary

4 best indoor playgrounds in Calgary

Your kids will have a blast at one of these amazing indoor playgrounds in Calgary. Plus, they all have drop-in hours—yay!

Alex Mlynek

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Do you bribe your kids with little gifts? According to a new study, those random tokens of affection ultimately foster materialism in our children.

Emma Waverman

4 best indoor playgrounds in Ottawa

4 best indoor playgrounds in Ottawa

Staying inside doesn't have to be boring. Visit one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Ottawa. They all have drop-in hours—woohoo!

Alex Mlynek

3 best indoor playgrounds in Saskatoon

3 best indoor playgrounds in Saskatoon

Looking for a fun activity for kids? Check out one of these awesome indoor playgrounds in Saskatoon. They all welcome drop-ins—yay!

Alex Mlynek

3 best indoor playgrounds in Edmonton

3 best indoor playgrounds in Edmonton

Can't play outside? Head to one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Edmonton. They all have drop-in hours—yay!

Alex Mlynek

3 best indoor playgrounds in Winnipeg

3 best indoor playgrounds in Winnipeg

Keep the kids entertained at one of these awesome indoor playgrounds in Winnipeg. And they all have drop-in hours—yay!

Alex Mlynek

My love-hate relationship with Costco

My love-hate relationship with Costco

Ian Mendes shares the details of his tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship with Costco.

Ian Mendes

Fear of needles: What to do when nothing else works

Fear of needles: What to do when nothing else works

Emma Waverman's daughter recently developed a fear of needles. She turned to a therapist to figure out how to help her cope.

Emma Waverman

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

Shandley McMurray shares the heartbreaking impact of bullying on her nine-year-old daughter.

Shandley McMurray