Parenting

Yes, it's OK to ask noisy families to leave a restaurant

Yes, it's OK to ask noisy families to leave a restaurant

Emma Waverman is an advocate for kid-friendly restaurants—but sometimes it's OK to ask people to leave.

Emma Waverman

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

This married couple shares their opposing views on whether you should kiss your kids on the lips.

Tammy Sutherland

Pets are gross: Science confirms it!

Pets are gross: Science confirms it!

While there are benefits to having a family pet, a recent study reveals the infectious diseases that can be transmitted via saliva, bites and scratches.

Emma Waverman

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

Jennifer Pinarski defends the mom who wrote a so-called "demanding party invitation" for her child's first birthday.

Jennifer Pinarski

10 truths about parenting a child with special needs

10 truths about parenting a child with special needs

Sleepless nights, insurance policies, overscheduling—here are 10 truths about special needs parenting.

Anchel Krishna

10 ways the Apple Watch makes life easier for parents

10 ways the Apple Watch makes life easier for parents

Simplify family meals, track your finances, travel lighter and more, all at your wrist, with the Apple Watch.

Mike Yawney

#IWishMyTeacherKnew: A reality check for us all

#IWishMyTeacherKnew: A reality check for us all

A teacher asked her students to tell her one thing #IWishMyTeacherKnew. Their responses were truly eye-opening.

Nadira Chand

How to peel a kiwi

How to peel a kiwi

Kiwis are one of the more difficult fruits to slice and dice. Here's a simple way to peel one in three easy steps.

Today's Parent

It's ridiculous that in 2015 we need #IncludeTheGirls!

It's ridiculous that in 2015 we need #IncludeTheGirls!

After another campaign calling for fair gender representation in kids' toys goes viral, Emma Waverman wonders when manufacturers will finally wake up.

Emma Waverman

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

Lice is no reason to keep kids home from school

Lice is no reason to keep kids home from school

The Toronto District School Board has a “no-nit” policy when it comes to lice. Emma Waverman agrees with the Canadian Paediatric Society that the practise is outdated.

Emma Waverman

Poor toddler sleep may cause anxiety, depression: Study

Poor toddler sleep may cause anxiety, depression: Study

A recent study looked at the toddler sleep habits of 18-month-olds and the emotional well-being of those same kids at age five. The results were surprising.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

April 15 is Talk To Our Kids About Money Day. Parents reveal to Jennifer Pinarski how much they discuss family finances with their kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

#MustFollow: 24 most awesome parents on social media

#MustFollow: 24 most awesome parents on social media

Whether you're looking for a little advice or inspiration, fun or commiseration, our favourite mom and dad social media superstars have you covered.

Cara Smusiak

Community's fight with free-range parents continues

Community's fight with free-range parents continues

The children of free-range parents Danielle and Alexander Meitiv were picked up and held by police on Sunday.

Jennifer Pinarski

Strong is the New Pretty: Small step in the right direction

Strong is the New Pretty: Small step in the right direction

"If only there were a way to delete 'pretty' from the equation." Emma Waverman comments on the viral photo series, Strong is the New Pretty.

Emma Waverman

OMG! I have a tween daughter

OMG! I have a tween daughter

Ian Mendes’s daughter is growing up too fast.

Ian Mendes

Is your kid ready to potty train?

Is your kid ready to potty train?

If your toddler or preschooler is really ready to potty train, it should go pretty smoothly. Here’s how to tell.

Susan Spicer

When your child has a very bad temper

When your child has a very bad temper

Some kids have big reactions to even the smallest problems, which can be scary for both of you. Here's how to help a child who has a very bad temper.

Susan Goldberg

Kids who try alcohol more likely to drink sooner: Study

Kids who try alcohol more likely to drink sooner: Study

A new study challenges the idea that kids who sip alcohol sooner teaches them to drink responsibly.

Jennifer Pinarski