Safety

Wandering toddler tragedy: It could have been me

Wandering toddler tragedy: It could have been me

The tragic story of Toronto's wandering toddler makes it painfully clear: parents do all they can to protect their kids, but sometimes it isn't enough.

Jackie Gillard

Your kid's first steps towards independence

Your kid's first steps towards independence

Steve Brearton

Nationwide Insurance got it right with their controversial Super Bowl ad

Nationwide Insurance got it right with their controversial Super Bowl ad

Although it may not be popular opinion, Ian Mendes defends Nationwide's decision to air their powerful ad during the Super Bowl.

Ian Mendes

Recall: Bean bag chairs from Sears

Recall: Bean bag chairs from Sears

Health Canada has announced a Sears bean bag chairs recall. The zipper can be opened, posing entrapment, suffocation and choking hazards for little kids.

TP staff

Why I'm converting to free-range parenting

Why I'm converting to free-range parenting

This is how a parking lot confrontation made one mom rethink her helicopter parenting style.

Raizel Robin

Should leaving school-aged kids home alone be illegal?

Should leaving school-aged kids home alone be illegal?

A Winnipeg mom was charged with child abandonment after leaving her kid home alone for 90 minutes, and the court's decision may mean big changes in Canadian law.

Jennifer Pinarski

Infant car seat recall: Learning Curve VIA 1470C

Infant car seat recall: Learning Curve VIA 1470C

There’s been another big car seat recall in Canada—this time, involving various Learning Curve VIA 1470C infant car seats.

TP staff

Recall (expanded): Ikea VYSSA crib mattresses

Recall (expanded): Ikea VYSSA crib mattresses

Health Canada has announced a crib mattress recall—the Ikea VYSSA (in various models). The date range of the affected products has been expanded.

Today's Parent

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

The latest baby gear launched at the Consumer Electronics Show takes the urge to hover to a new, high-tech level.

Jennifer Pinarski

Dad poses as preteen to nab online predator

Dad poses as preteen to nab online predator

A Toronto dad took action when his 12-year-old daughter received sexually explicit emails from an online predator.

Emma Waverman

I'm not a bad mom because my kid goes out alone

I'm not a bad mom because my kid goes out alone

In a culture of fear, one mom writes an open letter to her son about his growing independence.

Susan Goldberg

Major US car seat recall: Important note to Canadians

Major US car seat recall: Important note to Canadians

There’s been a major US car seat recall of Recaro ProSport model 385 car seats. This serves as an important reminder to Canadians.

Today's Parent

Kids today have less freedom than their parents did

Kids today have less freedom than their parents did

Have parents today gone too far? Society has evolved since we were kids and, with it, our sense of community has changed as well.

Emma Waverman

The children's book that glorifies guns

The children's book that glorifies guns

Yes, this is a real book. <em>My Parents Open Carry</em> stirs up controversy in the US and forces us to look at our culture of fear.

Emma Waverman

RECALL: Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad

RECALL: Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad

Baby product recall alert! Health Canada has announced a recall involving two models of the Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad.

Today's Parent

RECALL: POOF-Slinky Inc. science kits

RECALL: POOF-Slinky Inc. science kits

Toy recall: Health Canada reports the recall of various POOF-Slinky Inc. science kits.

Today's Parent

RECALL: Baby doll poses burn hazard

RECALL: Baby doll poses burn hazard

Baby doll recall announcement: My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Doll, sold at Walmart stores throughout Canada, has been recalled because it poses a burn hazard.

Today's Parent

RECALL: Ganz Grumpy Cat

RECALL: Ganz Grumpy Cat

A recall has been announced involving Ganz Grumpy Cat plush toys and key clips.

Today's Parent

Snow forts: Play it safe

Snow forts: Play it safe

After a recent tragedy, Susan Goldberg's family places a new emphasis on safety when playing outdoors.

Susan Goldberg

Major Graco car seat recall (updated)

Major Graco car seat recall (updated)

Graco announces the recall of 3.8 million child car seats in the U.S. and is being pressed to recall infant car seats. Here’s information for Canadians.

Today's Parent