Kids

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

How to make giant homemade bubbles

How to make giant homemade bubbles

Get ready to make the biggest bubbles ever. We show you how.

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10 ways your kids are obviously Canadian

10 ways your kids are obviously Canadian

Kristen Thompson

Parents, here's what actually happens if you die without a will

Parents, here's what actually happens if you die without a will

You know you need one—you just haven't gotten around to it yet. Here's why creating a will needs to move to the top of every parent's to-do list.

Jaclyn Law

How to get your kids to listen: 5 tricks to try

How to get your kids to listen: 5 tricks to try

A psychotherapist shares five simple yet effective tips to help you get your kids to listen. Believe it or not, the first one is to talk to them less!

Liza Finlay

How to get your preschooler to help with chores

How to get your preschooler to help with chores

Motivate your stubborn (or oblivious) preschooler to help with chores around the house.

Erin Phelan

What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

What not to say to your kids when they see a genderqueer person on the street

Next time you're out in public and your kids point out a person who doesn't conform to gender stereotypes, don't feel embarrassed—try this instead.

Kevin John Siazon

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

One mom wonders if borrowing money from family is okay—even if that means taking from her kids' piggy banks.

Julie Matlin

30 fun things your kid can ask Alexa on your Amazon Echo

30 fun things your kid can ask Alexa on your Amazon Echo

Tired of asking the usual Alexa questions? It's time to get to know your live-in Amazon robot better with these fun, kid-friendly commands.

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Oops! I made alcohol seem cool to my kid

Oops! I made alcohol seem cool to my kid

Cocktail expert Lisa Kadane likes nothing more than mixing drinks at the end of a long day. Trouble is, her daughter started to like it, too.

Lisa Kadane

What To Do When Your Kid Won't Participate In Group Activities

What To Do When Your Kid Won't Participate In Group Activities

If your kid doesn’t want to go to soccer or swimming, should you force it? It’s common for parents to worry about social skills for kids.

Cassandra Drudi

What to do when your child doesn't want to go to school

What to do when your child doesn't want to go to school

Claire Gagne

The pain of being a part-time parent

The pain of being a part-time parent

Because I share custody with my ex-husband, balance is built into my life. But every time the kids go to their dad’s, my heart breaks and I want them back.

Suzanne Hayes

Why it's not unusual for preschoolers to obsess over gender differences

Why it's not unusual for preschoolers to obsess over gender differences

Despite our best efforts, preschoolers may fixate on gender norms and categories, and divide their world into "boy stuff" versus "girl stuff."

Kalli Anderson

Your desire for your kid to achieve could be majorly affecting their mental health

Your desire for your kid to achieve could be majorly affecting their mental health

But it's not easy to scale back your expectations. Here are some ways to tone down the high pressure parenting and still encourage your kids to do well.

Vanessa Milne

When should a kid learn about consent?

When should a kid learn about consent?

Teaching kids how to give, receive and understand consent is crucial. It’s about way more than just “no means no,” and the conversation should start far sooner than you might expect.

Sarah Liss

Turns out, the tattoo I got at age 21 was the only parenting advice I needed

Turns out, the tattoo I got at age 21 was the only parenting advice I needed

Who would’ve thought that the best parenting advice I ever got was actually the tattoo I got years ago?

Cassandra Drudi

DIY: How to make edible playdough

DIY: How to make edible playdough

Whip up this edible, dye-free playdough with ingredients you likely have on hand.

Kate Stewart

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Two moms weigh in on whether or not schools should ban kids from handing out valentines at school.

Lisa Kadane

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

If you notice behaviour problems when your kid spends a lot of time on screens, you’re not alone. Here's why this is happening.

Lindsay Kneteman