Routines

11 ways to salvage a bad morning

11 ways to salvage a bad morning

School mornings can be a sh*t show. Here are some tried and true ways to to turn a bad morning into a good one and get the kids to school.

Shandley McMurray

Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Why won't my preschooler get dressed in the morning?!

Does your child refuse to get dressed in the morning? There's a reason why your independent preschooler puts up such a fight.

Tenille Bonoguore

5 Morning Problems Solved

5 Morning Problems Solved

Weekday mornings suck for almost every parent, for all sorts of reasons. Try these solutions to common-but-painful morning-routine killers.

Claire Gagne

11 tips for working from home with kids around that ACTUALLY work

11 tips for working from home with kids around that ACTUALLY work

It’s really one giant experiment right now, so feel free to pick and choose from these ideas, test them out, and then tweak to suit your household.

Nadine Silverthorne

How to easily transition your kid from baths to showers

How to easily transition your kid from baths to showers

When do kids start showering? How often should they do it? We've got all the details on how to transition from baths to showers.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays

How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays

All the travel and family events this time of year can mean missed naps and bedtimes for your kids. Here's how to manage sleep schedules over the holidays.

Vanessa Milne

How steady sleeping patterns and routines helped my fussy baby thrive

How steady sleeping patterns and routines helped my fussy baby thrive

David Bacque of Life with Benjamin explains how steady sleeping patterns and routines made all the difference for his fussy firstborn.

David Bacque, Life with Benjamin

Losing my job helped my kid in ways I didn't expect

Losing my job helped my kid in ways I didn't expect

I now realize my stressed-out routine was affecting my daughter in ways I hadn't seen—so I'm making some changes before going back to work.

Amanda Etty

5 school morning hacks to make life easier

Life Hacks for Busy Families

5 school morning hacks to make life easier

Mornings don’t have to be rough! Blogger Christine Martin shares her game-changing school morning hacks that you can easily add into your family’s routine.

Christine Martin, Amidst The Chaos

12 Quick and Easy On-The-Go Breakfast Recipes

12 Quick and Easy On-The-Go Breakfast Recipes

No time for a sit-down breakfast? We've got a dozen kid-pleasing on-the-go breakfast recipes you can take with you. Talk about a sanity saver!

Kristy Woudstra

10 easy make-ahead breakfast recipes

10 easy make-ahead breakfast recipes

Mornings are hectic enough. These make-ahead breakfast recipes will make you feel like you have at least one thing under control.

Amy Valm

Ikea hack: How to tame the front hall chaos

Ikea hack: How to tame the front hall chaos

This clever Ikea hack transforms bookcases into a family locker system that will help everyone keep their backpacks, shoes, coats and gear organized.

Today's Parent

Call this hotline and Mickey (and friends) will tell your kid it's time for bed

Call this hotline and Mickey (and friends) will tell your kid it's time for bed

When it's late and your little one just won't settle down, a bedtime reminder from their favourite Disney pal may be the perfect solution.

Kevin John Siazon

14 healthy breakfast recipes

14 healthy breakfast recipes

A healthy breakfast doesn't have to be a boring breakfast. Try adding these hearty and healthy breakfast recipes to your morning.

Amy Valm

5 easy ways to feel more energized in the morning

5 easy ways to feel more energized in the morning

Before you hit snooze for the second (or 70th time), try out these five easy tricks for feeling more energized in the morning.

Simone Olivero

Handy printable morning routine checklist

Handy printable morning routine checklist

Getting ready for back-to-school? Check off your morning to-do list with this handy printable.

Today's Parent

Breakfast casseroles: 10 delicious one-dish recipes

Breakfast casseroles: 10 delicious one-dish recipes

Breakfast casseroles are the perfect thing to serve when you have guests staying the night or want a quick but hearty breakfast. They’re filling, tasty and only take up one pan.

Today's Parent