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20 After-School Questions That Will Get Your Kids Talking

20 After-School Questions That Will Get Your Kids Talking

A lot of kids have no idea what grown-ups want when they ask, “How was your day?” Ask them these conversation-starting questions instead!

Today's Parent

My Lash Lift and Tint Experience: Longer, Fuller Lashes

My Lash Lift and Tint Experience: Longer, Fuller Lashes

If you’re a tired mom like me looking to drop a step from your makeup routine, here’s what you need to know about lash lifts and lash extensions.

Kathryn Ross

Have you seen the KidsFirst hashtag?

Have you seen the KidsFirst hashtag?

Parents and kids are insisting that governments put #kidsfirst when making climate decisions at COP27. Here’s why this movement matters.

Rebecca Weigand

6 stressful Christmas traditions you can just...stop doing

6 stressful Christmas traditions you can just...stop doing

Natalie Stechyson

The No. 1 piece of parenting advice from a mom who raised CEOs

The No. 1 piece of parenting advice from a mom who raised CEOs

Parenting expert Esther Wojcicki thinks we're holding our children back. Here's her rather "unpopular" solution for empowering our kids to succeed.

CJ Harder

10 Tips For Your Toddler's First Halloween

10 Tips For Your Toddler's First Halloween

Rebecca Weigand

Adidas' decision to drop Kanye is an important lesson for kids

Adidas' decision to drop Kanye is an important lesson for kids

The company put profit aside and stood up against Kanye West's antisemitism. This gives parents the perfect opening to have a powerful conversation.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

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

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

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

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

A new study says yes! Plus: those mealtime tantrums might have started in utero, and more new research that matters to parents.

Rebecca Shore Winn

How to talk to your kids about Hurricane Fiona

How to talk to your kids about Hurricane Fiona

Dr. Jillian Roberts

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

Your kid will be fine without extracurriculars, and there are other (free!) ways that parents can create meaningful learning experiences.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

These parents are using the Queen’s death to talk to their kids about colonialism

These parents are using the Queen’s death to talk to their kids about colonialism

Rebecca Weigand

Where should you buy your kid's Orange Shirt Day shirt?

Where should you buy your kid's Orange Shirt Day shirt?

Andrea Landry

Should children attend funerals or is it too much for them?

Should children attend funerals or is it too much for them?

With Queen Elizabeth’s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if any royal children will attend—and if kids should attend funerals in general.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

10 Baby Registry Must-Haves Experienced Moms Swear By

10 Baby Registry Must-Haves Experienced Moms Swear By

All the baby registry must-haves you probably never thought of, but totally need on your list.

Caitlin Kenny

Not sure what activities your kid should do? Check their sun sign

Not sure what activities your kid should do? Check their sun sign

When it comes to extracurriculars, the zodiac says your little Leo is bound for drama club and your Taurus will thrive as class treasurer.

Elena Lissitsyna, Founder and CEO, Impact Astrology Inc.

How to explain death to kids who ask about the Queen

How to explain death to kids who ask about the Queen

With talk of the Queen's death everywhere, our children will undoubtedly hear about it and will have many questions. Here's how to approach the topic.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

Parents, cancel your back-to-school celebration this Friday night

Parents, cancel your back-to-school celebration this Friday night

Your wee student made it through the first week of school! Still, a celebratory dinner is in no one’s best interests. Here’s why.

Today's Parent

11 ways to salvage a bad morning

11 ways to salvage a bad morning

School mornings can be a sh*t show. Here are some tried and true ways to to turn a bad morning into a good one and get the kids to school.

Shandley McMurray

The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

Today's Parent