Here's how I'm celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with my kids this year.

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Religion

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Whatever holidays you might celebrate, Santa envy is real. Here are some helpful tips for how to deal with Christmas when you don’t do Christmas.

How to explain Christmas to your Jewish kid

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Parenting

The bris—a Jewish circumcision ceremony—is one of Judaism’s most important rituals. And yet I wish I hadn’t done it.

Confession: I regret circumcising my son

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Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Newborn care

A bill passed the Senate yesterday to change the wording in the anthem that references "sons," to use language that is more gender neutral.

Canadian national anthem goes gender neutral and that's great news for kids

Gender

Blogs

This mom brought Holi to her son's daycare in the cutest way possible

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Why I will never, ever set a leprechaun trap

Daycare

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How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

5 touching children’s books about death

Books

Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

Being spiritual isn't limited to only religion. Incorporating spirituality into your kid's lives can highly benefit them.

How to raise spiritual kids

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Dear public schools: Not everyone is Christian

Mindfullness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Why is my tween suddenly interested in faith? 

"Every year there are school photos with Santa on a little stage—and every year, Anna wants one."

When you’re Jewish but your kid loves Santa

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Why I'm glad my kids never believed in Santa

School

Can you imagine if schools didn't close for Christmas? How kids of other faiths are getting shortchanged.

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Why we go to synagogue, even though I'm an atheist

What does God mean?: Answering the tough questions

Why is my tween suddenly interested in faith?

News

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

What can godless kids learn at Bible camp? Hopefully, the answers to all their questions.

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School permission form for my kid to get… a bible?

Summer camp

There may not be any Hanukkah candles (or many Jews!) in her small town, but Karen Green is still determined to pass her Jewish culture on to her daughters.

Why I teach my kids Jewish culture

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Parenting styles

Is it appropriate for public schools to send home permission forms for kids to receive a free Gideon Bible? One mom says absolutely not. 

School permission form for my kid to get… a bible?!

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How does one answer a four-year-old's questions about God? One mom tries to find the answer.

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Behaviour

By exposing kids to religious services we are leaving them to make their own informed decisions about their own beliefs.

Why we go to synagogue, even though I’m an atheist

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Tracy Chappell worries she messed up her daughter’s First Communion.

The First Communion mom fail (that wasn't)

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.