School-age

10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies in School Lunches

10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies in School Lunches

Research shows that kids aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Here's how to give your kid a healthy head start.

Jill Buchner

Why parents (and schools) shouldn't ban junk food

Why parents (and schools) shouldn't ban junk food

Efforts to ban kids from having junk food could have unintended consequences. Here’s what you need to know about setting limits on chips, pop and candy.

Lindsay Kneteman

How to make a picture frame collage

How to make a picture frame collage

With just a few craft supplies, you can turn all those super cute photos of your kids into a sweet picture frame collage.

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Lady Gaga stands up for a bullied girl and it's awesome

Lady Gaga stands up for a bullied girl and it's awesome

Lady Gaga posted an Instagram video with an anti-bullying message promoting kindness and bravery. Here's what she had to say.

Kevin John Siazon

What you pack in your kid's school lunch can improve their concentration and focus

What you pack in your kid's school lunch can improve their concentration and focus

Little kids aren't known for their ability to sit still, concentrate and focus—and yet that's often what's needed to succeed in school.

Sarah Remmer

Why we need to stop teaching girls to be nice

Why we need to stop teaching girls to be nice

I’m trying to teach my daughters the difference between being nice and being good, but how do I teach them to stand up for themselves and not be jerks?

Kerry Clare

How to make Watermelon Sangria for adults and kids

How to make Watermelon Sangria for adults and kids

Cocktail time—and mocktail time for the kids. We show you how to make virgin and alcoholic Watermelon Sangria.

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5 ways to get the kids to school on time (without breaking a sweat!)

5 ways to get the kids to school on time (without breaking a sweat!)

Summer is over, but that doesn't mean morning routines have to be stressful. Here are five ways to beat the bell and get the kids to school on time.

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6 ways to get kids with ADHD organized for school

6 ways to get kids with ADHD organized for school

The beginning of the school year can be hectic, especially for a child with special needs. Here are six useful tips to help get kids with ADHD organized!

Kendra Boychuk

Attention JK parents: Here are 5 things you shouldn't panic about

Attention JK parents: Here are 5 things you shouldn't panic about

Bento lunches, labels on everything, separation anxiety, it's all too much—for you! Before you default to freak out mode, take this sage advice.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Finding daycare in Ontario is about to get much harder

Finding daycare in Ontario is about to get much harder

New regulations coming into effect don’t make things easy on families who require extended child care in Ontario.

Katie Dupuis

Full-day kindergarten puts kids way ahead by grade 2

Full-day kindergarten puts kids way ahead by grade 2

Tim Johnson

How to make a calming jar

How to make a calming jar

Is your kid feeling anxious or battling a case of the worries. Try a calming jar.

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How to make chevron friendship bracelets

How to make chevron friendship bracelets

Kids can spend hours making bracelets for all their friends. Here's how to make one with a chevron pattern.

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Is there a better way to integrate kids with special needs into classrooms?

Is there a better way to integrate kids with special needs into classrooms?

Since many teachers don’t have the training or resources to deal with the many complex issues that kids with special needs have, these kids are sent to time outs in closets, principals are calling the police and parents are suing school boards. Is there an easier way?

Rachel Giese

How to handle an overly talkative kid

How to handle an overly talkative kid

Having a talkative kid can get pretty overwhelming. Here are some ways to deal with his chatter while maintaining his self-esteem.

Stacey Stein

Pipe cleaner craft: Heart crowns

Pipe cleaner craft: Heart crowns

Turn your little one into the Queen of Hearts with this fun and easy pipe cleaner craft.

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How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

Explaining race and racism can feel like a minefield for parents, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s our age-by-age guide on how to talk to kids about racism.

Alex Mlynek

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

What do you do when your kids’ friends don’t respect your house rules?

Laura Grande

You've got to see this teacher perform individual handshakes with his students

You've got to see this teacher perform individual handshakes with his students

Kevin John Siazon