School-age

Keep your kids safe getting to and from school

Keep your kids safe getting to and from school

Going to and from school might be the most dangerous part of your child’s day. Here are some things your family can do to keep your kids safe.

Karen Robock

This mom's kids got hilariously creative when she hosted her own family job fair

This mom's kids got hilariously creative when she hosted her own family job fair

All three kids nabbed a management-level position (and learned about money in the process)—but her six-year-old impressed the most!

Natalie Harmsen

Extracurriculars: How many is too many?

Extracurriculars: How many is too many?

Is your kid overbooked? Here's how to determine what and how many things your kid should be doing outside of the classroom.

Corinna Vangerwen

How to pack a kid's backpack for school

How to pack a kid's backpack for school

Help your student start the school year strong by organizing their bag with easy access in mind. Here's how to pack a kid's backpack for school

Jessica Robinson

Your Week-By-Week Guide To Preparing For Back To School

Your Week-By-Week Guide To Preparing For Back To School

The first day of school is on its way! Don’t be caught scrambling. Here’s your week-by-week guide to get your kids ready to go back to classroom.

Karen Robock

We've got your back: Finding the perfect backpack for your kid

We've got your back: Finding the perfect backpack for your kid

The school year is approaching, but finding the perfect backpack can be hard. Here's how you can you help your kid pick the best (and safest) fit out there.

Today's Parent

5 reasons the summer slide isn't as big a deal as you think

5 reasons the summer slide isn't as big a deal as you think

Studies may say that kids experience a loss of academic skills over summer break, but this researcher says the effects of the summer slide are exaggerated.

Abel J. Koury

How to talk to your kids about cannabis

How to talk to your kids about cannabis

Weed, pot, marijuana—call it what you want, but don't wait until high school to discuss it with your kids. Start when they're school-agers. Here's how.

Bonnie Schiedel

How To Teach Your Kid To Ride a Bike

How To Teach Your Kid To Ride a Bike

Starting to teach your child to ride a bike? Here's a step-by-step guide to helping them get up on two wheels.

Diane Peters

The Canadian Paediatric Society Has Released Surprising New Screen Time Rules

The Canadian Paediatric Society Has Released Surprising New Screen Time Rules

Stop watching the clock, says the Canadian Paediatric Society. But that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’t be heavily involved in their kids’ media use, according to new screen time rules.

Chris Deacon

10 reasons librarians are more important than ever

10 reasons librarians are more important than ever

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

Erin Wilkey Oh, Common Sense Media

How to make Taco Cookies

How to make Taco Cookies

Want to make your next Taco Tuesday (or Thursday) even better? Make a batch of Taco Cookies.

Today's Parent

Cooking with kids: Protein-Packed Granola

Cooking with kids: Protein-Packed Granola

Alyssa Ashton

10-minute full-body workout for moms

10-minute full-body workout for moms

Who has time for a long workout—or to go to the gym? Thankfully, Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp has a full-body workout you can do in 10 minutes.

Today's Parent

This Black History Month, I Want to Teach My Son the Story of triumph

This Black History Month, I Want to Teach My Son the Story of triumph

I want to make sure that my son sees strength in his colour and culture and that he has the tools to combat any prejudice he might face.

Tanya Hayles

12 reasons your friends with older kids are happier than you

12 reasons your friends with older kids are happier than you

Don't be jealous. Your day is coming. And when it does, your friends' kids will be smelly, hormonal, door-slamming teenagers.

Joanna Myers

Yoga poses for strength and posture

Yoga poses for strength and posture

Add a little omm to your day with this yoga workout. Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp, shows you yoga poses that help strengthen your muscles

Today's Parent

Here’s why banning peanuts in schools might not be the best answer

Here’s why banning peanuts in schools might not be the best answer

Opponents argue that food bans create a false sense of security and don’t keep kids safe. Is it time to put food-ban discussions back on the menu?

Emily Senger

Dear teacher, please stop giving my kid with learning disabilities homework

Dear teacher, please stop giving my kid with learning disabilities homework

This mother says quit asking kids with special learning needs to play catch-up after school.

Anita Coffin

Cooking with kids: Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

Cooking with kids: Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

Jenny Charlesworth