parenting advice

My sweet, cherubic three-year-old swears like a trucker

My sweet, cherubic three-year-old swears like a trucker

I didn’t know what to do when my adorable preschooler said “F$%k Mommy, you’re my enemy” after being told she couldn’t have a juice box.

Sheri Segal Glick

How my son’s autism taught me to say no

How my son’s autism taught me to say no

I used to think I had to do it all—until my kid’s diagnosis gave me a much-needed reality check.

Alexandra Samuel

What parents need to know as the coronavirus spreads

What parents need to know as the coronavirus spreads

Canadians are now seeing coronavirus spread within our own communities. Here's what this means for you and your family.

Wendy Glauser

Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus

Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus

Many families are struggling to decide whether to cancel their travel plans amid the spread of COVID-19. Here's what to consider when making your decision.

Vanessa Milne

Hey, new mom crying in public: I see you

Postpartum care

Hey, new mom crying in public: I see you

The first few months as a new mom aren't easy. Here's what one mom with a two-year-old wishes every mom of a two-month-old would know.

Ceileigh Hammond

Constantly reminding and nagging? Here's when to let your kid fail

Constantly reminding and nagging? Here's when to let your kid fail

You could keep nagging and reminding your kids of their responsibilities. Or, you could let the natural consequence of their actions teach them something.

Lisa Kadane

Kristen Bell on 13 of parenting's most controversial topics

Kristen Bell on 13 of parenting's most controversial topics

In an exclusive interview with Today's Parent, actress and mom-of-two Kristen Bell gives us her hot takes on some of parenting's biggest controversies.

Today's Parent

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

Returning to work after maternity leave can be stressful, guilt inducing and exhilarating all at once. Here are some tips on coping with the transition.

Amy Green

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

You’ve learned to live with your phobia, despite how much it affects your life. But that doesn’t mean you want your kid to end up with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Does my child have ringworm?

Does my child have ringworm?

A suspicious-looking rash is always worrisome. If it's circular and itchy, it might be ringworm. Here's how to spot, and what to do about ringworm in kids.

Brett Tryon

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

Here’s why you won’t find baby teething gels on pharmacy shelves

Here’s why you won’t find baby teething gels on pharmacy shelves

Experts don't recommend baby teething gels. The adult formulations—and even the homeopathic versions—include dangerous ingredients you should watch out for.

Michelle Ward

How to be one of those hardcore parents who takes their kids out in -25°C weather

How to be one of those hardcore parents who takes their kids out in -25°C weather

Listen, maybe you love winter and maybe you don’t, but there’s no point in being cold—or housebound. Here's how winter-loving parents do it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Mothering a child who has only known neglect

Mothering a child who has only known neglect

When I first met the 26-month-old boy I would adopt, my heart sank—the level of neglect he had faced was overwhelming.

Sonia Naylor, as told to Valerie Howes

I exclusively pumped—and there's not enough support for moms like me

I exclusively pumped—and there's not enough support for moms like me

Lactation consultants and hospital staff need to support moms who choose exclusive pumping, instead of making us feel like we’re taking the easy way out.

Megan Piercey Monafu

Turns out 37C isn’t normal body temperature after all

Turns out 37C isn’t normal body temperature after all

The normal body temperature is actually lower than we think. So what does this mean for how we manage and treat kids' fevers?

Wendy Glauser

Why is anemia in babies and children such a big deal?

Why is anemia in babies and children such a big deal?

Find out what causes anemia in children and babies, what the symptoms are, how it relates to iron deficiency and how to treat it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Is a keto diet safe for kids?

Is a keto diet safe for kids?

The keto diet is one of the biggest trends, and now parents are putting their kids on it too. Experts explain why this diet is a bad idea for kids.

Brett Tryon

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

They don’t look pretty, but nosebleeds in kids are usually nothing to worry about. Here’s how to handle them—and how to prevent them in the first place.

Heather Jones

Why mommy drinks: The scary truth about #WineMom

Why mommy drinks: The scary truth about #WineMom

We joke about using wine to cope with all the whine. But what if the thing that makes everything better poses serious health risks? Is it still funny?

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem