Parenting

New study on raising smart kids

New study on raising smart kids

Reading aloud and family dinners have often been attributed to higher IQs in kids, but a surprising new study says that may not be the case.

Jennifer Pinarski

Meeting other parents of kids with special needs

Meeting other parents of kids with special needs

Despite the wealth of online resources, there's nothing like connecting with other parents of kids with special needs in person.

Anchel Krishna

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

How does this next generation learn about our soldiers and the commitment they made to this country if they aren't in school?

Ian Mendes

What toy-free schoolyards teach kids about play

What toy-free schoolyards teach kids about play

Whether due to expense or philosophy, schoolyards without equipment can teach children a lot about the simple joys of imagination.

Jennifer Pinarski

Shoes on or off?: A surprisingly contentious issue

Shoes on or off?: A surprisingly contentious issue

Of all the parenting debates, the issue over whether or not to remove your shoes before entering a house is an especially divisive one.

Emma Waverman

World Vasectomy Day: Sounds like a joke, but it's not

World Vasectomy Day: Sounds like a joke, but it's not

On Friday, November 7, World Vasectomy Day organizers performed thousands of procedures live on the Internet. Here's why it's important.

Ian Mendes

The sex education crisis in Ontario

The sex education crisis in Ontario

The current sex education curriculum in Ontario schools is the oldest in Canada. Now, parents can voice their opinions on what's appropriate for kids to be taught.

Emma Waverman

Loblaws removes artificial additives in President's Choice products

Loblaws removes artificial additives in President's Choice products

Due to consumer concerns, Loblaws announces the elimination of artificial additives from all President's Choice products.

Emma Waverman

In the news: Petition for a Disney character with special needs

In the news: Petition for a Disney character with special needs

In the news: A recent online petition is calling for Disney to feature a character with special needs — and it's making waves.

Anchel Krishna

10 truths about adoption

10 truths about adoption

Learn about the realities of this difficult process from one mom who's been through it all.

Jackie Gillard

Parents with two kids are the happiest: Study

Parents with two kids are the happiest: Study

A new study suggests that, when it comes to the number of children we have, more isn't always merrier.

Jennifer Pinarski

Confessions: Playdates gone wrong

Confessions: Playdates gone wrong

When children behave badly on playdates, what do you do?

Jennifer Pinarski

Halloween candy: It's never the right amount!

Halloween candy: It's never the right amount!

When it comes to Halloween candy, is it even possible for parents to purchase the right amount?

Ian Mendes

So, a school is banning Halloween? Get over it

So, a school is banning Halloween? Get over it

A school in Paris, Ont., has banned Halloween costumes and the annual parade. But is it really that big of a deal?

Emma Waverman

Convos With My 2-Year-Old and other top YouTube picks for parents

Convos With My 2-Year-Old and other top YouTube picks for parents

YouTube funnyman Matthew Clarke, the man behind the popular channel Convos With My 2-Year-Old, dishes on his favourite parenting videos.

Today's Parent

Teal Pumpkin Project: Making Halloween fun for kids with allergies

Teal Pumpkin Project: Making Halloween fun for kids with allergies

This Halloween, the Teal Pumpkin Project wants families to provide an alternative to sugary candy for kids with allergies.

Emma Waverman

Halloween: Separating the rich kids from the poor?

Halloween: Separating the rich kids from the poor?

Do "poor" kids deserve to trick-or-treat in other neighbourhoods on Halloween? According to one letter that has gone viral, the answer is no.

Jennifer Pinarski

Has your kid befriended a troublemaker?

Has your kid befriended a troublemaker?

What to do when your child is attracted to a bad influence and is becoming a troublemaker.

Stacey Stein

Ottawa school board gets A+ for how they handled the shooting

Ottawa school board gets A+ for how they handled the shooting

Ian Mendes is impressed with how well the Ottawa school board handled the shooting at Parliament Hill this week.

Ian Mendes

Did the princess F-bomb video go too far?

Did the princess F-bomb video go too far?

Some parents are cringing at t-shirt company FCKH8 latest viral video featuring little girls dropping F-bombs in the name of feminism.

Emma Waverman