Doctor and poet Chika Stacy Oriuwa's work on children's mental health and systemic racism makes her the perfect role model for young girls.

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Barbie

Blogs

My son idolizes football players. And so we had a tough talk

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Family

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.

Parenting

Peppa speaks her mind, calls out her parents and refuses to play nice—so why does this preschool anti-hero get so much grief?

In defence of Peppa Pig

Opinion

Being a girl isn’t easy, but you can set your daughter up for success! Read on for advice on how to raise strong daughters, in partnership with Plan Canada.

How to raise strong daughters

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Gender

These passionate and savvy educators act as role models by supporting schools and fostering a love of reading in students every day.

10 reasons librarians are more important than ever

Reading

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

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

School-age

The survivors of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting are bravely speaking out about gun control and setting an incredible example for other kids.

These are the role models you actually want your kids to have

teen

There hasn’t been a ton of role models to choose from, which is why I bought tickets for Black Panther weeks in advance. It did not let us down.

I’ve waited so long to show my daughter a film like Black Panther

Movies

While it’s obvious why women and girls are beyond excited for Wonder Woman, boys need female superheroes too.

Not just for girls: Why every boy needs to watch Wonder Woman

What girls really hear when we call them pretty (video)

Women's March: 18 inspiring kids and their signs

Entertainment

How a random assault turned into a teachable moment

Why I never hide my period from my two young sons

Motherhood

We thought we knew our ABCs, but a video of a father-son duo performing the schoolhouse classic has us wanting to relearn

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Watch these daddies dance carrying their babies

Learning to read: What age is the "right" age?

Fatherhood

After dropping our jaws with an incredible performance, Ellen guest Reuben de Maid earns a standing ovation for his inspirational message.

Why we're loving this boy who wears makeup

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Traditional gender roles: Boys will be boys

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter 

11 kids' books that challenge gender stereotypes 

Role Models

This badass Toronto doctor is getting her own Barbie

My son idolizes football players—and so we had a tough talk