September 2015

Colour-blindness: What you need to know

Colour-blindness: What you need to know

From the colour-blindness test to what to do at school, here's everything you need to know if you think your kid is colour-blind.

Nancy Ripton

The cost of raising a special needs child

The cost of raising a special needs child

While Canadians enjoy their free healthcare, many parents of kids with special needs struggle to cover their costs.

Wendy Haaf

Shopkins alert! The cutest collectibles from season 3

Shopkins alert! The cutest collectibles from season 3

Say hello to season three of Shopkins. Here are some toys we love from the new collection.

Today's Parent

Kids' hair: How to do a Dutch braid

Kids' hair: How to do a Dutch braid

We show you how to do a dutch braid—a simple style perfect for long or short hair.

Alyssa Ashton

4 food additives to avoid in packaged snacks

4 food additives to avoid in packaged snacks

Keep a lookout for the following food additives on ingredient lists.

Aileen Brabazon

15 on-trend fall jackets for kids

15 on-trend fall jackets for kids

These cool jackets will keep kids warm as the temperatures dip this fall.

Erin Finlayson

How my son overcame his peanut allergy

How my son overcame his peanut allergy

A diary of how my son beat his peanut allergy and went from carrying an EpiPen on his belt to popping chocolate-covered peanuts.

Nancy Carr

What Life Is Like For Transgender Children Now

What Life Is Like For Transgender Children Now

Meet three lucky trans kids who are living the lives they’d always hoped for.

Rachel Giese

How to throw a rainbow-themed birthday party

Birthday parties

How to throw a rainbow-themed birthday party

Think on the bright side and throw a colourful party. There might even be a pot of gold at its end.

Amy Valm

Should twins be in the same class?

Should twins be in the same class?

Two parents weigh in on why their twins should and shouldn’t be in the same classroom.

Today's Parent

Does standardized testing really evaluate your kid's learning?

Does standardized testing really evaluate your kid's learning?

Controversial across Canada, standardized testing may be more harmful than helpful—and some say it doesn’t evaluate what’s most important to kids’ success.

Tim Johnson

Kids' hair: How to do a 5-strand braid

Kids' hair: How to do a 5-strand braid

We show you how to do a 5-strand braid.

Alyssa Ashton

20 best kids’ backpacks for school

20 best kids’ backpacks for school

We've rounded up the best kids' backpacks for back to school.

Erin Finlayson

8 cute lunch bags for back-to-school

8 cute lunch bags for back-to-school

These cool lunch bags are sure to be the talk of the lunchroom.

Erin Finlayson

Kids' hair: How to do a rickrack braid

Kids' hair: How to do a rickrack braid

Add a little flair to her hair with this cute and oh-so-easy rickrack braid.

Alyssa Ashton

Kids' hair: How to do a waterfall braid

Kids' hair: How to do a waterfall braid

Learn how to do a waterfall braid—a simple hairstyle for long or short hair.

Alyssa Ashton

Kids' hair: How to do a fishtail braid

Kids' hair: How to do a fishtail braid

Learn how to do a fishtail braid—a great hairstyle for thick or curly hair.

Alyssa Ashton

15 cute kids’ shoes for back to school

15 cute kids’ shoes for back to school

Are you ready for some seriously cute kicks? We've rounded up the best kids' shoes.

Erin Finlayson

27 fun kids' water bottles and lunch accessories

27 fun kids' water bottles and lunch accessories

From water bottles to bento boxes, we've rounded up the coolest, cutest, most fun lunch accessories for the new school year.

Erin Finlayson

Baby development: How games and songs boost her brain

Baby development

Baby development: How games and songs boost her brain

Games, rhymes and songs are about more than just passing the time—they're key to your baby's development.

Emily Piccinin