Kids

Advent calendar printable

Advent calendar printable

Use our Advent calendar printable to create pockets for your Advent garland.

Today's Parent

Toboggan party invitation (printable)

Toboggan party invitation (printable)

Invite your little ones' snow bunnies to run for the hills with their sled in tow, for a winter celebration with these awesome printable invitations.

Today's Parent

Shoes on or off?: A surprisingly contentious issue

Shoes on or off?: A surprisingly contentious issue

Of all the parenting debates, the issue over whether or not to remove your shoes before entering a house is an especially divisive one.

Emma Waverman

The sex education crisis in Ontario

The sex education crisis in Ontario

The current sex education curriculum in Ontario schools is the oldest in Canada. Now, parents can voice their opinions on what's appropriate for kids to be taught.

Emma Waverman

In the news: Petition for a Disney character with special needs

In the news: Petition for a Disney character with special needs

In the news: A recent online petition is calling for Disney to feature a character with special needs — and it's making waves.

Anchel Krishna

10 truths about adoption

10 truths about adoption

Learn about the realities of this difficult process from one mom who's been through it all.

Jackie Gillard

Parents with two kids are the happiest: Study

Parents with two kids are the happiest: Study

A new study suggests that, when it comes to the number of children we have, more isn't always merrier.

Jennifer Pinarski

Confessions: Playdates gone wrong

Confessions: Playdates gone wrong

When children behave badly on playdates, what do you do?

Jennifer Pinarski

Halloween candy: It's never the right amount!

Halloween candy: It's never the right amount!

When it comes to Halloween candy, is it even possible for parents to purchase the right amount?

Ian Mendes

So, a school is banning Halloween? Get over it

So, a school is banning Halloween? Get over it

A school in Paris, Ont., has banned Halloween costumes and the annual parade. But is it really that big of a deal?

Emma Waverman

Halloween: Separating the rich kids from the poor?

Halloween: Separating the rich kids from the poor?

Do "poor" kids deserve to trick-or-treat in other neighbourhoods on Halloween? According to one letter that has gone viral, the answer is no.

Jennifer Pinarski

Did the princess F-bomb video go too far?

Did the princess F-bomb video go too far?

Some parents are cringing at t-shirt company FCKH8 latest viral video featuring little girls dropping F-bombs in the name of feminism.

Emma Waverman

Don't hate me because my daughter's not a picky eater

Don't hate me because my daughter's not a picky eater

It seems like everyone and their neighbour has a picky eater in the family, but there are those rare exceptions.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Learning about sex through social media

Learning about sex through social media

You may remember baffling chalkboard diagrams, awkward videos and separate sessions for boys and girls. But today’s kids are learning sex through flirting on Facebook, Snapchat selfies and sexting.

Marnie Goldenberg

Breaking Bad toys: The real issue for parents

Breaking Bad toys: The real issue for parents

Parents have been up in arms about the Breaking Bad toys stocked at Toys 'R Us. But here's what they should really be concerned about.

Emma Waverman

Let's end helicopter parenting right now

Let's end helicopter parenting right now

Whether we classify ourselves as helicopter parents or free-range parents, our kids will be just fine. Really!

Jennifer Pinarski

School makes five-year-old sign anti-suicide contract

School makes five-year-old sign anti-suicide contract

An Alabama school is in the spotlight after forcing a kindergartener to sign an anti-suicide contract after making "gun noises."

Emma Waverman

Halloween: Skimpy costumes for little girls a disturbing trend

Halloween: Skimpy costumes for little girls a disturbing trend

As the father of two daughters, Ian Mendes is outraged at the growing popularity of inappropriate Halloween costumes aimed at young girls.

Ian Mendes

Are kids clothes getting out of control?

Are kids clothes getting out of control?

Kids clothes aren't what they used to be—and it often feels like some parents dress their children to be camera-ready mini fashionistas.

Emma Waverman

12 cozy winter boots for kids

12 cozy winter boots for kids

Keep little feet toasty all season long with these cute winter boots.

Erin Finlayson