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Canadian Jon Klassen Just Won One Of The Biggest Kid-Lit Prizes

Canadian Jon Klassen Just Won One Of The Biggest Kid-Lit Prizes

The Winnipeg-born creator behind I Want My Hat Back has won the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—the world’s largest prize for children’s and YA literature.

Vanessa Grant

COVID Disrupted Kids’ Executive Function Skills—And It's Messing With Middle School

COVID Disrupted Kids’ Executive Function Skills—And It's Messing With Middle School

A new Harvard study finds that kids who were six and seven when COVID hit are still lagging in crucial focus and self-control skills.

Vanessa Grant

This New Nursing Cover Means No More Hiding

This New Nursing Cover Means No More Hiding

The new Snugghug nursing cover promises privacy without losing sight of baby.

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Parents Are Yelling “Jessica” Mid-Tantrum—And, Weirdly, It Kind Of Works

Parents Are Yelling “Jessica” Mid-Tantrum—And, Weirdly, It Kind Of Works

A viral social media trend has moms and dads calling out a random name to snap toddlers out of meltdowns.

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Primary's Super Popular Kids' Basics Now Ship To Canada

Primary's Super Popular Kids' Basics Now Ship To Canada

Primary, the cult-favourite kids’ clothing brand, known for its colourful, gender-neutral basics, is now shipping directly to Canadian families.

Vanessa Grant

Netflix Just Launched A New Kids' App

Netflix Just Launched A New Kids' App

Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a free-for-subscribers gaming app for kids.

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Canadian Kids Really Are That Nice, New Study Suggests

Canadian Kids Really Are That Nice, New Study Suggests

Canadian niceness seems to start early. National research shows that 9 out of 10 Canadian children are both kind and happy.

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71% Of Baby Foods Are Ultra-Processed And A Lot Sweeter Than Parents Think

71% Of Baby Foods Are Ultra-Processed And A Lot Sweeter Than Parents Think

A new study finds most U.S. baby and toddler foods are ultra‑processed. Here’s what that really means and how to spot better options.

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Ms. Rachel’s New TikTok Might Just Make Bedtime Easier For Your Toddler

Ms. Rachel’s New TikTok Might Just Make Bedtime Easier For Your Toddler

Ms. Rachel is debuting a new bedtime play set that turns the nightly routine into a game. Here’s how you can recreate it at home.

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Bluey’s Fourth Album Is Coming To Save Your Next Road Trip

Bluey’s Fourth Album Is Coming To Save Your Next Road Trip

Get your tissues ready: Bluey: Up Here drops this month with 17 new tracks that capture all the growing-up feels.

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Sweet Niblets! Time To Re-Watch Hannah Montana Before The Anniversary Special

Sweet Niblets! Time To Re-Watch Hannah Montana Before The Anniversary Special

Miley Cyrus is bringing the blonde wig back to Disney+ next week, and it’s the perfect excuse to introduce your “Gen Alpha” kids to your childhood obsession.

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Teyana Taylor’s Hannah Montana Parenting Hack Is So Smart

Teyana Taylor’s Hannah Montana Parenting Hack Is So Smart

The actress lives a “double life” to separate her career from her trampoline-park mom duties—and it’s a genius trick for leaving work stress at the door.

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The New iPhone 17e Is A Phone For Parents

The New iPhone 17e Is A Phone For Parents

iPhone’s newest phone is durable yet powerful and budget-conscious. Why parents should buy it for themselves and give their kids hand-me-downs.

Vanessa Grant

Lalo Just Launched a New 3-in-1 Potty—And It Sold Out in Less Than a Week

Lalo Just Launched a New 3-in-1 Potty—And It Sold Out in Less Than a Week

This new potty-training essential from Lalo transforms from a floor potty into a training seat and step stool—here’s why parents want it.

Amy Evans

Your Kids Can Now Jam To Grammy-Winner Olivia Dean On Their Yoto

Your Kids Can Now Jam To Grammy-Winner Olivia Dean On Their Yoto

The soulful, chart-topping album The Art of Loving is officially coming to the screen-free audio player—perfect for your next family dance party.

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From Sticks Of Butter To Big Hunks Of Meat, Why Is Baby Food Ridiculous Right Now?

From Sticks Of Butter To Big Hunks Of Meat, Why Is Baby Food Ridiculous Right Now?

Parents are handing babies sticks of butter, full ribs and making toddler charcuterie boards on social media. What is going on?

Jennifer Cox

Pinterest Releases Top Parenting Trends For 2026

Pinterest Releases Top Parenting Trends For 2026

Offline learning, experience-rich travel and intentional shopping are three of the platform’s top trends determined by popular searches.

Vanessa Grant

Peppa Pig's Brother, George, Will Get A Hearing Aid

Peppa Pig's Brother, George, Will Get A Hearing Aid

Peppa Pig’s George is revealed to be deaf and starts wearing a hearing aid, offering on‑screen representation, plus new sign‑language videos for families.

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Groovy Girls Dolls Are Coming Back

Groovy Girls Dolls Are Coming Back

Millennials and Gen Z get ready. Those oh-so-’90s dolls you loved as a child are coming back.

Vanessa Grant

Parents Are Doing The 'Last Uppy' TikTok Trend—And There Might Be Tears

Parents Are Doing The 'Last Uppy' TikTok Trend—And There Might Be Tears

TikTok’s “last uppy” trend has parents scooping up their teens for one final carry. Learn why this viral moment is making parents everywhere emotional.

Jennifer Cox