Kids

How my spirited child makes me a better parent

How my spirited child makes me a better parent

A sensitive and unpredictable kid can test any parent’s patience—but can also teach valuable life lessons.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to get picky eaters to try new foods

How to get picky eaters to try new foods

Watch our video for parenting expert Ann Douglas' suggestion about how to get picky eaters to try new foods.

Today's Parent

Ferguson: Discussing racism with your children

Ferguson: Discussing racism with your children

In the aftermath of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, are you talking to your kids about racism?

Emma Waverman

Why I don't want my daughter to pierce her ears

Why I don't want my daughter to pierce her ears

Pierced ears can be a surprisingly contentious topic. Emma Waverman weighs in on why she's reluctant to let her daughter get it done.

Emma Waverman

Raising sons who treat women right

Raising sons who treat women right

Writer David Eddie's Raising Gentlemen Project focuses on understanding consent and learning to show respect.

David Eddie

High-fives banned: Is stranger danger to blame?

High-fives banned: Is stranger danger to blame?

A crossing guard in Peterborough, Ont., has been banned from giving students high-fives. Is stranger danger to blame?

Jennifer Pinarski

Early holiday shopping? Don't bother

Early holiday shopping? Don't bother

Already busily preparing for the holidays? Ian Mendes explains why the early bird doesn’t necessarily get the worm.

Ian Mendes

9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

From its obvious branding to its elaborate builder sets, Lego just isn't what it used to be.

Emma Waverman

Holiday gift guide 2014: 14 gift ideas for kids

Holiday gift guide 2014: 14 gift ideas for kids

Find inspiration in our list of gift ideas for kids ranging from every sort of interest.

Erin Finlayson

Shomi: 10 things to watch with your kids

Shomi: 10 things to watch with your kids

The recently launched content streaming service Shomi offers a variety of family-friendly flicks.

Today's Parent

The big Barbie fail—and why we love the Lammily doll

The big Barbie fail—and why we love the Lammily doll

"I Can Be a Computer Engineer" doesn't live up to its title as Barbie infuriatingly calls on the boys for coding help.

Emma Waverman

A family's worst nightmare: Pedestrians killed on the streets

A family's worst nightmare: Pedestrians killed on the streets

It's a sad statistic, so what can you do? Protect your kids and lead by example.

Emma Waverman

Free-range parenting: Why it's OK to rescue your kids

Free-range parenting: Why it's OK to rescue your kids

The secret to free-range parenting isn’t to leave kids to fend for themselves—it’s actually the opposite.

Jennifer Pinarski

12 cozy bedtime accessories for kids

12 cozy bedtime accessories for kids

'Tis the season to be cozy and cute! This collection is positively dreamy.

Erin Finlayson

Top 10 toys at the National Toy Hall of Fame

Top 10 toys at the National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame celebrates toys that have been loved by generations. And this year they’ve added three more.

Jessica Herrington

Why we loved Disney's Big Hero 6

Why we loved Disney's Big Hero 6

We review the first action-packed, animated collaboration from Disney and Marvel.

Emily Rivas

You Have to F*cking Eat: Hilarious or offensive?

You Have to F*cking Eat: Hilarious or offensive?

Author Adam Mansbach follows up on the success of his last child-related book with "You Have to F*cking Eat", which hits bookstores this month.

Emma Waverman

New study on raising smart kids

New study on raising smart kids

Reading aloud and family dinners have often been attributed to higher IQs in kids, but a surprising new study says that may not be the case.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

How does this next generation learn about our soldiers and the commitment they made to this country if they aren't in school?

Ian Mendes

How to throw a toboggan party

Birthday parties

How to throw a toboggan party

Bundle up your snow angels, grab their sleds and run for the hills.

Emily Piccinin