Parenting

Could you raise a child on $3,500 annually?

Could you raise a child on $3,500 annually?

The Fraser Institute reported that a Canadian child could be raised on $3,500 annually. Jennifer Pinarski argues that that's no way to live.

Jennifer Pinarski

When parents disagree on parenting

When parents disagree on parenting

Here's what to do when you and your partner are fighting over your different parenting styles.

Lisa Kadane

My Supernanny approach to parenting

My Supernanny approach to parenting

Lisa and Peter van de Geyn have implemented the Supernanny's "naughty spot"... again. This time it's for real.

Lisa van de Geyn

School lunches: Time-saving tips from parents

School lunches: Time-saving tips from parents

Prepping kids' lunches is another job to finish before heading out the door. We asked parents for their morning rush time-saving tricks.

Today's Parent

Reflections on turning 40

Reflections on turning 40

Tracy Chappell is 40 — and happy.

Tracy Chappell

What would you do with four kid-free days in Vegas?

What would you do with four kid-free days in Vegas?

A free trip. The big 4-0. Anything could happen on Tracy’s first visit to Las Vegas.

Tracy Chappell

Why I'd rather not eat meals with my kids

Why I'd rather not eat meals with my kids

After two weeks straight of eating in restaurants while on vacation, Ian Mendes weighs the pros and cons of mealtime with kids.

Ian Mendes

Why I never wanted to be a mom

Why I never wanted to be a mom

Some women know that they want to be a mom. Monica Reyes shares her experiences about the struggle on whether or not to have kids.

Monica Reyes

P.K. Subban: Helping hockey families

P.K. Subban: Helping hockey families

Editorial coordinator Laura Grande sat down with Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban and his father, Karl, to talk about how they're helping hockey families across Canada.

Laura Grande

When you know your family is complete

When you know your family is complete

Today's Parent contributor Sonia Mendes shares the moment when she realized her family is perfect — just the way it is.

Sonia Mendes

Lessons learned from my family's garden

Lessons learned from my family's garden

Fifty days into her gardening experiment, Jennifer Pinarski is surprised that the vegetables are growing better than the weeds.

Jennifer Pinarski

Should I take my daughter to church?

Should I take my daughter to church?

Today's Parent managing editor Katie Dupuis feels a sense of comfort with her own religious beliefs and wants the same for her daughter, Sophie.

Katie Dupuis

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

What to do when your self-conscious, embarrassed kid starts shunning public displays of all that icky love stuff.

Kristy Woudstra

My kids can't handle mosquito bites!

My kids can't handle mosquito bites!

Ian Mendes tries to find an upside to the fact that his daughters have allergic reactions to mosquito bites.

Ian Mendes

Should my kids share a coed bedroom?

Should my kids share a coed bedroom?

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Potty training tips that work

Potty training tips that work

Ditching diapers is often a prerequisite for preschool, but toilet training with a deadline isn’t fun for anyone. Here are some tips to help with the transition.

Lisa van de Geyn

The terrible twos vs. the terrible threes

The terrible twos vs. the terrible threes

Ian Mendes

Lisa asks: Do your kids throw tantrums?

Toddler behaviour

Lisa asks: Do your kids throw tantrums?

Lisa van de Geyn

Flush with success: solving toilet-training problems

Flush with success: solving toilet-training problems

Real-life solutions to your most urgent toilet-training problems.

Sandra E. Martin

What should toddlers call their private parts?

What should toddlers call their private parts?

When curious preschoolers want to know what to call their private parts, parents are put on the spot. Here, we offer some expert tips.

Steve Brearton