Parenting styles

For all the parents of “challenging” children

For all the parents of “challenging” children

One mom's open letter to her difficult child has every parent feeling proud and teary-eyed right now.

Sasha Emmons

Are "natural" childbirth and attachment parenting bad for moms?

Are "natural" childbirth and attachment parenting bad for moms?

Controversial OB/GYN-turned-author Amy Tuteur argues that attachment parenting and the pressure to have a "natural" childbirth are setbacks for women.

Courtney Shea

16 beautiful bottle-feeding photos

16 beautiful bottle-feeding photos

Check out these touching photos of parents bottle-feeding their babies. Share your own pic using the hashtag #howifeedmybaby.

Today's Parent

Time to fess up! Science says parents do have a favourite kid

Time to fess up! Science says parents do have a favourite kid

You can't deny science! And a new study reveals that parents do have a favourite kid.

Emily Rivas

#ThisIsMyLife: Games you can play while hardly moving or speaking

#ThisIsMyLife: Games you can play while hardly moving or speaking

"Games" to play with your kid when you don't want to actually do anything.

Leah Rumack

8 things you've (probably) never done unless you're a parent

8 things you've (probably) never done unless you're a parent

"I've NEVER smelled my kid's butt," said no parent ever.

Leah Rumack

Do you let your kids taste alcohol?

Do you let your kids taste alcohol?

Are sips here and there a bad idea or no big deal? Two parents discuss whether or not you should let your child taste your booze.

Jowita Bydlowska

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

A recent study suggests childhood obesity is linked to poverty and parenting styles.

Emma Waverman

The Today’s Parent interviews: The mom and dads of the 2015 election

The Today’s Parent interviews: The mom and dads of the 2015 election

Sure, Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair, Elizabeth May and Justin Trudeau are politicians, but they’re also parents trying to nail the ultimate work/life balance challenge.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau

Today’s Parent interviews Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau

How Justin Trudeau tries to instill a sense of responsibility and confidence in his young kids.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews NDP leader Thomas Mulcair

Today’s Parent interviews NDP leader Thomas Mulcair

Thomas Mulcair shares the perks of being a grandparent.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Today’s Parent interviews Prime Minister Stephen Harper

How do you create a ‘normal’ childhood, when you live at 24 Sussex? Harper talks of the importance of public school, teaching kids respect and letting them find their own interests.

Kathryn Hayward

Today’s Parent interviews Green Party leader Elizabeth May

Today’s Parent interviews Green Party leader Elizabeth May

Elizabeth May says she struck the baby jackpot when her daughter was born. Here, she shares what being a mother has meant to her.

Kathryn Hayward

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Reader tips to get your kids out the door

Check out these tips on how to get your kids our the door in the morning.

Today's Parent

The pressures of playing Tooth Fairy

The pressures of playing Tooth Fairy

A recent survey from Visa Canada suggests parents average $68.80 per child for their set of baby teeth. Is the Tooth Fairy too generous?

Emma Waverman

When having different parenting styles affects your friendships

When having different parenting styles affects your friendships

You have radically different parenting styles. Will your friendship with your pal survive?

Athena Tsavliris

How to get your kids to listen

How to get your kids to listen

Best strategies for how to get your kids to listen.

Susan Goldberg

10 lessons from 10 years of parenting

10 lessons from 10 years of parenting

What this parenting editor has learned after a decade of being a mom.

Sasha Emmons

Why I'm converting to free-range parenting

Why I'm converting to free-range parenting

This is how a parking lot confrontation made one mom rethink her helicopter parenting style.

Raizel Robin

Organizing twins: The clothing debate

Organizing twins: The clothing debate

Parenting twins can be difficult, especially when it comes to dressing them. Check out these tips for the benefits of each style.

Marie Potter