Parenting

Help! My kids need a break from summer vacation

Help! My kids need a break from summer vacation

There is such a thing as being too busy. One mom discovers the downside of over-scheduling her kids during summer vacation.

Jennifer Pinarski

Daycare subsidy woes: When the system lets you down

Daycare subsidy woes: When the system lets you down

Daycare subsidy: What do you do when the system that is supposed to be helping your family only creates more problems.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Study: Interrupted sleep can be damaging to parents

Study: Interrupted sleep can be damaging to parents

A new study highlights the effects of interrupted sleep, especially in parents with babies who wake up several times a night.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why I’d consider becoming a surrogate

Why I’d consider becoming a surrogate

The decision to become a surrogate isn't an easy one, but weighing the pros and cons can help with the process.

Susan Goldberg

Mom arrested for letting daughter play alone at a park

Mom arrested for letting daughter play alone at a park

Mom arrested after she thought it would be OK to let her daughter play at the park all day while she worked.

Emma Waverman

Confessions: Single mom with an unconventional family

Confessions: Single mom with an unconventional family

A single mom confesses to her current family situation—but still worries about judgment from others.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

The do's and don'ts of summer vacation

The do's and don'ts of summer vacation

Here are some dos and don’t to help you get through summer vacation and give kids some balance in their routine.

Liza Finlay

The latest on co-sleeping and SIDS

The latest on co-sleeping and SIDS

New research suggests a link between co-sleeping and SIDS. Here's how you can minimize the risk.

Emma Waverman

Special-needs parenting: When the online world meets real life

Special-needs parenting: When the online world meets real life

When it comes to special-needs parenting, meeting other people online can make the difficult days easier.

Anchel Krishna

New mom: I want to yank my hair out!

New mom: I want to yank my hair out!

Despite the struggles of a new mom—being gross, worn out and in pain, among other things—the tough moments are worth it when your baby smiles.

Roma Kojima

Parenting fails: Why it's OK to make mistakes

Parenting fails: Why it's OK to make mistakes

British nanny Emma Jenner's Huffington Post article on parenting fails and entitled toddlers went viral this week.

Jennifer Pinarski

10 Things That Will Likely Happen On Your Family Road Trip

10 Things That Will Likely Happen On Your Family Road Trip

Family road trip: Summer is the perfect time for a trip—but long car rides can sometimes test the patience of parents.

Ian Mendes

8 great family audiobooks for the road

8 great family audiobooks for the road

We asked, you responded. Check out the best family audiobooks recommended by our readers.

Today's Parent

Ontario survey: 50 percent of teens text while driving

Ontario survey: 50 percent of teens text while driving

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health reveals that about 50 percent of teens have admitted to sending a text while driving.

Emma Waverman

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Research out of Australia focuses on how same-sex parents and their kids are faring. But do we really need another study confirming that queer families are doing all right?

Susan Goldberg

3 things I never say to parents (and one I always do)

3 things I never say to parents (and one I always do)

We all have our own ideas about what’s best for our kids, so lets start sharing wisdom instead of passing judgment.

Tracy Chappell

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Jumping around? Entertainment Tonight Canada hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey explain their views on buying their families a backyard trampoline.

Rick Campanelli

Special-needs parenting: Coping trick for difficult days

Special-needs parenting: Coping trick for difficult days

Sometimes just a simple coping trick can help parents overcome the tough days.

Anchel Krishna

Bravo's Extreme Guide to Parenting is a terrible idea

Bravo's Extreme Guide to Parenting is a terrible idea

Adding fuel to the "mommy wars" fire? At least one mom won't be tuning into Bravo's Extreme Guide to Parenting.

Jennifer Pinarski

Can women have it all? (Why are we still asking?)

Can women have it all? (Why are we still asking?)

Parents aren't perfect, but why are we only asking women if they can have it all?

Emma Waverman