Kids

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Katie Dupuis

8 ways parenting literally causes pain—and how you can fix it

8 ways parenting literally causes pain—and how you can fix it

The fire in your wrist after cradling your newborn until she nods off. The twinge in your back as you pick up your toddler for the zillionth time. Kids can be a pain. Here’s a guide to the hurt and what you can do to make it all better.

Corinna Vangerwen

What happened when my older kid asked me if I love him or his brother more

What happened when my older kid asked me if I love him or his brother more

As a kid, Leah McLaren believed she was the favourite child—and says she's better off for it. But now that she's a parent, things look slightly different.

Leah McLaren

What to do when one of your kids totally outshines the other

What to do when one of your kids totally outshines the other

My older daughter loves the spotlight, but it has created a crisis of confidence in her younger sister. I’m trying to correct the imbalance.

Dory Cerny

5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

So often boredom leads to bickering. If the same old routine has got your little ones constantly squabbling, here are a few ways to keep things fresh.

Jennifer Craven

The sad—but kinda sweet—reason your kid is being a jerk

The sad—but kinda sweet—reason your kid is being a jerk

Is your kid misbehaving to get your attention? For a young child desperate for a parent’s attention, even negative feedback is better than none at all.

Bridgett Miller

Why being gifted isn't always a gift

Why being gifted isn't always a gift

While the term suggests an advantage, being exceptionally bright, for some, can feel like a burden. Here’s how to handle gifted kids with care.

Julie M. Green

5 tips for talking to your kid about masturbation

5 tips for talking to your kid about masturbation

Keep it cool, stress that it’s common and other ways to have an (almost) mortification-free chat about masturbation with your child.

Kate Rae

What to do if your preschooler won't stop crying at drop-off

What to do if your preschooler won't stop crying at drop-off

Allan Britnell

4 things I wish I’d known about full-day kindergarten

4 things I wish I’d known about full-day kindergarten

"If you're worried that your child isn't ready for kindergarten, you're not alone." One mom shares what she learned after a year of full-day kindergarten.

Jennifer Pinarski

Age-by-age guide to getting your kid to talk to you

Age-by-age guide to getting your kid to talk to you

We don’t need to be our kids’ best friends, but it's nice to hear about their day. Here's what to do when it comes to getting your kid to talk to you.

Claire Gagne

We need to rethink the way we teach kids table manners

We need to rethink the way we teach kids table manners

The message that eating food with your hands is unmannered is dripping with the control and shame of colonization, and it’s a harmful one to teach kids.

Joshna Maharaj

26 rotten jokes for kids that are actually kind of funny

26 rotten jokes for kids that are actually kind of funny

A lot of jokes your kids recite are less than exciting. But we promise, these zingers will give everyone in the family a chuckle.

Lindsay Parker

How to deal with a kid who's always bored

How to deal with a kid who's always bored

Lisa Kadane

Your kids are learning about race right now—make sure they’re learning the right things

Your kids are learning about race right now—make sure they’re learning the right things

Ijeoma Oluo

I’m uncomfortable telling other parents I’m queer

I’m uncomfortable telling other parents I’m queer

I know that if anyone were to challenge any of my coupled queer friends’ abilities to parent, I’d be the first to defend them. So why won’t I do the same for myself?

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

alking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

Alex Mlynek

7 crafty ways to get your kids to express gratitude

7 crafty ways to get your kids to express gratitude

Grateful kids are happier, more compassionate and engaged. These simple projects can help them get in touch with their thankful sides.

Lisa Fields

Why I don't kiss my son goodnight anymore

Why I don't kiss my son goodnight anymore

It’s a mom’s prerogative to shower her kids with affection and their duty to grin and bear it. But here's why I don't give my son a good night kiss anymore.

Tanya Kuzmanovic

Why I named my son Jayne

Why I named my son Jayne

Yes, we gave our son a “girl’s name.” And we don’t regret it one bit.

Meagan Stockwell

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