Parenting

Confession: I've resorted to feeding my picky eater mac and cheese

Confession: I've resorted to feeding my picky eater mac and cheese

"In our weaker moments (after a long day of work, there is no other kind), we just put a pot on the stove and bust open the powder packet."

Stuart Berman

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Jennifer Goldberg

7 secret tricks and tips from parents of more than one kid

7 secret tricks and tips from parents of more than one kid

Wondering how you'll juggle two kids? Real parents dish on how to conquer life with more than one kid.

Kalli Anderson

This dad totally wins Halloween!

This dad totally wins Halloween!

This dad went above and beyond to make his daughter’s Halloween happen.

Kevin John Siazon

When your kid says she hates you

When your kid says she hates you

Has your preschooler discovered the power of harsh, mean words? Stay calm and follow these discipline tricks.

Stacey Stein

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

How to make sure drivers can see your trick-or-treater

Try one of these options before you head out for the big night!

Today's Parent

How to channel your overactive child's energy

How to channel your overactive child's energy

Some kids are just more intense, energetic and persistent than average. Here are some things you should—and shouldn't—do when raising spirited children.

Lisa Bendall

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Tiger Mom or Dolphin Parent? Two parents and their opinions on letting children quit extracurricular activities.

Lisa Murphy

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

Is Halloween’s blood and gore appropriate for kids?

Two parents debate whether or not Halloween should be a celebration of blood, fear and death.

David Eddie

This mom's cute video is the perfect way to teach kids about consent

This mom's cute video is the perfect way to teach kids about consent

Where does one begin when teaching kids about consent? This kid-friendly video is a great place to start.

Emily Rivas

New book: 100 parenting milestones you never saw coming

New book: 100 parenting milestones you never saw coming

This hilarious new book lists all the funny and gross milestones that the experts don't tell you about.

Raquel D'Apice

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 parenting studies we wish they would do

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 parenting studies we wish they would do

Dad should breastfeed, pregnant ladies should gorge on poutine and ipads are actually great for toddlers' brains. Because SCIENCE.

Leah Rumack

6 tips to help keep the peace between siblings

6 tips to help keep the peace between siblings

Lola Augustine Brown

When your kid is suddenly anxious about everything

When your kid is suddenly anxious about everything

My five-year-old daughter, Anna, rarely worried about anything. This summer, that all changed.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

10 reasons why I'm thankful my kids are older

10 reasons why I'm thankful my kids are older

He might not mention it at Thanksgiving dinner, but this year, Ian Mendes is grateful that his kids are older.

Ian Mendes

5 tips to help toddlers cope with new siblings

5 tips to help toddlers cope with new siblings

Lola Augustine Brown

Parenting post-divorce can actually be kind of awesome

Parenting post-divorce can actually be kind of awesome

Julie McCann

Adoption diary: “When will you get a baby?”

Adoption diary: “When will you get a baby?”

Even once all the paperwork and the evaluations are completed, there is no guarantee we will be able to adopt a child.

Wendy Litner

7 times every parent should channel Hillary's debate face

7 times every parent should channel Hillary's debate face

We think Hilary Clinton's temperament is the perfect parent inspo.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Does your tween need a clothing allowance?

Does your tween need a clothing allowance?

It's time to leave all of the clothing shopping to your kid. One less thing on your to-do list.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense