School-age

Screen-free kids have better social skills: Study

Screen-free kids have better social skills: Study

A new study has found that the more time kids spend screen-free the better they are at detecting emotional cues in others.

Jennifer Pinarski

Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Crafting for kids: Painted rock magnets

Spend a rainy day painting this simple rock magnets craft with your favourite kids. See how easy it is in our short video tutorial with Darcy Allan.

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BC families: Education boosters and activities for your kids

BC families: Education boosters and activities for your kids

For BC families struggling to cope with the teachers strike, here are some activities to keep your kids busy.

Tina Barkley

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

See how easy it is to screen-print onto plain canvas and make awesome DIY personalized tote bags for kids with our easy, short craft video feat. Darcy Allan

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Signs of dyslexia

Signs of dyslexia

Some reluctant readers could actually be showing signs of dyslexia.

Holly Bennett

Debate: Would you consider home-schooling your kids?

Debate: Would you consider home-schooling your kids?

Two moms face off on the controversial subject of home-schooling. Where do you stand?

Angie Gauthier

How can I make my child more outgoing?

How can I make my child more outgoing?

Watch this video for parenting pro Ann Douglas' advice on how you can encourage your child to be more outgoing.

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Cooking with kids: Breakfast Cups

Cooking with kids: Breakfast Cups

This is no ordinary breakfast. Watch this video to see how you and your little kitchen helpers can make these crispy and delicious breakfast cups.

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How to get your child to stop whining

How to get your child to stop whining

Watch this video for tips on how to get your child to stop whining, from parenting expert Ann Douglas.

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Kid talk: What do you know about hockey?

Kid talk: What do you know about hockey?

Check out the funny things kids have to say about Canada’s favourite pastime, hockey, in this cute Kid Talk video.

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Crafting for kids: Zippy pencil case

Crafting for kids: Zippy pencil case

Watch this video to see DIY queen Tiffany Pratt’s cool duct tape craft. Your kids will love their new super-cute DIY pencil case.

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Kid talk: What does the prime minister do?

Kid talk: What does the prime minister do?

We asked, they answered: What does the prime minister do? We talked politics with the cute kids in this Kid Talk video.

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Cooking with kids: Superfood Smoothie

Cooking with kids: Superfood Smoothie

Make a healthy snack with just a whirl of the blender. This superfood smoothie combines the goodness of bananas and berries with nutrition-packed hemp and chia seeds. Watch this recipe video and make this smoothie with the kids.

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Kid talk: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Kid talk: What do you want to be when you grow up?

We asked these youngsters the age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Watch this adorable Kid Talk video to see how they answered.

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Crafting for kids: Decorated desk caddy

Crafting for kids: Decorated desk caddy

Organization and creativity combine in this fun craft for kids, made entirely with recycled materials.

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Teddy bear

Cupcake decorating ideas: Teddy bear

Looking for cupcake decorating ideas? Make these cute teddy bear cupcakes with this simple how-to video.

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How can I help my kid stop wetting the bed?

How can I help my kid stop wetting the bed?

Is your child wetting the bed? Watch this Parenting Solutions video for tips on how you can stop it.

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Crafting for kids: Braided DIY accessories

Crafting for kids: Braided DIY accessories

Grab an old cotton towel, some dye and a pair of scissors and you’ve got beautiful DIY accessories from Tiffany Pratt.

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Kid talk: What's your favourite thing to do with your dad?

Kid talk: What's your favourite thing to do with your dad?

We asked kids to tell us about dear old dad. See their heartwarming (and silly) responses in this adorable Kid Talk video.

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Cooking with kids: Baked Egg and Veggie Squares

Cooking with kids: Baked Egg and Veggie Squares

This frittata-inspired dish is versatile enough to serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Get the kids to help—they’ll love sprinkling on the cheese at the end.

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