Parenting

How to potty train—four methods to try

How to potty train—four methods to try

From the three-day potty training method to a potty training chart, we break down all the different potty training techniques you can try.

Karen Robock

BBC interview spoof shows what a mom would do in the same situation

BBC interview spoof shows what a mom would do in the same situation

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Supermom!

Juliana Bannon

How I decided to become a stay-at-home dad

How I decided to become a stay-at-home dad

But times are changing, and an ever-growing number of dads are staying home with their kids—either by choice or because of other factors,

James Jackson

Tax tips every parent should know about

Tax tips every parent should know about

Tax time can be hectic for anyone, never mind when you're trying to wrangle children. We've got a great list of tax tips to help parents through the season!

Canada Revenue Agency

How to make moving with kids easier

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How to make moving with kids easier

Moving with small kids is a trip. Here are some ways to make the move with your kids more exciting than scary.

Sadiya Dendar

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

A new study shows kids are interested in following the news—but can't always tell real from the fake. The good news? Parents can help.

Chad Sapieha

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

Homemade slime is fun to make. But one of its ingredients may be toxic. Not to worry, we have a safe alternative!

Juliana Bannon

Why you should give your kid an allowance

Why you should give your kid an allowance

An allowance doesn't just give your kid money to buy Lego, it teaches her valuable life skills, too.

Aleksandra Sagan, The Canadian Press

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Ask Dr. Dina: When Should I Take my Child to the ER?

Should you take your kid to the ER? Or would it be better to stay home? Dr. Dina Kulik outlines the best way to respond to a serious health concern.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The unique joys of knowing your sperm donor

The unique joys of knowing your sperm donor

Katherine Clover

6 ways to make your kid a money genius

6 ways to make your kid a money genius

Author Beth Kobliner shares her best tips for teaching kids about money from her latest book, Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not).

Emily Rivas

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

Explaining race and racism can feel like a minefield for parents, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s our age-by-age guide on how to talk to kids about racism.

Alex Mlynek

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

What do you do when your kids’ friends don’t respect your house rules?

Laura Grande

15 Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading (That Really Work!)

15 Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading (That Really Work!)

Take a creative approach to get your kids reading books! YA author Alice Kuipers shares her top tips.

Alice Kuipers

5 common money mistakes new parents make

5 common money mistakes new parents make

Little baby, big bills? It doesn’t have to be that way. Read on for easy fixes for five very common financial faux pas.

Bruce Sellery

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Does your baby really need to be shared on social media? Roma Kojima is completely opposed to the idea.

Roma Kojima

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

Karen Bannister shares the powerful story of her downward spiral into postpartum depression.

Karen Bannister

This is the #1 source of mom guilt

This is the #1 source of mom guilt

You might be surprised by what moms feel most guilty about.

Jessica Spera

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

Whether you're pregnant or adopting, you quality for parental leave benefits. Figuring out how they work can be confusing so we break it down for you.

Lisa Kadane

2017’s biggest parenting trends

2017’s biggest parenting trends

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