How to be your child’s advocate and your teacher’s ally—so they both have a fantastic school year

Education

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.

There are new ways to deal with that dreaded lice notice. From symptoms to treatments and prevention, here's what parents need to know about head lice.

Head lice: Everything parents should know

This school year's biggest pest is a head&#x2d;scratcher, but there are new ways to deal with that dreaded lice notice.

Everything to know about the new head lice guidelines (put down the mayo!)

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School-age

Kids

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

Kids health

As on math and spelling tests are great, but helping your kids develop certain executive functioning skills will better set them up for success.

4 executive functioning skills that are more important than math or writing

We all want our kids to get As on their math and spelling tests. But helping your kids develop certain non&#x2d;academic skills will better set them up for success—and it’s easier than it sounds.

These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or writing

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Back to school

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. 

If a stranger has ever approached you to let you know how kind or polite your kid was that day, you know how good it feels. So pass it along!

If you see a kid do something nice, tell their parent

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Parenting

Blogs

Opinion

Most Canadian kids no longer need to wear masks at school, but many health experts say wearing one is still a good idea. Here’s how to decide.

With mandates lifting, should kids still wear masks at school?

Should your kid still wear a mask at school?

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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.

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Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

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Games

School

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What parents need to know about COVID rapid testing

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

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Family health

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Toy guide

Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Toys

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Why aren't all provinces keeping kids safe?

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Vaccines

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While giftedness is a strength, parenting a "twice exceptional" kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress.

While giftedness is a strength, parenting a kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress.

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Special needs

Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

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Here's how to create the kind of change Indigenous families are looking for, beyond the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

Dressing for Orange Shirt Day is a great start—but you can do more

Here's how to create the kind of change Indigenous families are looking for.

Wearing orange shirts on September 30 is a great start—but you can do more

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School-age

5 Keys to a Win-Win Relationship with Your Child’s Teacher

Everything to Know About Head Lice

These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or writing

If you see a kid do something nice, tell their parent

Should your child wear a mask at school?

Meet the muses behind Robert Munsch's most iconic stories

4 Reasons the New iPhone SE is Great for Tweens

There's a new Wordle game just for kids

Here's where to buy N95 and KN95 masks for kids

How parents are coping with yet another round of virtual school

The cruel, ridiculous reality of 'virtual learning'

We promised kids the vaccine would make things better

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

28 top toys for little kids

18 top toys for big kids

Why aren't all the provinces keeping kids safe with rapid testing and masking?

Parents of "twice exceptional" kids actually face lots of hurdles

6 Ways to Support Your Kid When They're Learning to Read

I laid all the groundwork, but public school failed to teach my kids to read

Wearing orange shirts on September 30 is a great start—but you can do more