technology

Lego's next fan-designed set stars ladies who are out of this world

Lego's next fan-designed set stars ladies who are out of this world

Not so hidden, the latest minifigures from Lego feature the brilliant Women of NASA—and we couldn't love them more.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

Will you be going phone-free on Family Day?

The #NoPhoneFamilyDay campaign wants parents to dock their devices and spend the day face-to-face as a family.

Lisa Kadane

Daycare posts snarky sign about cellphones, parents everywhere freak out

Daycare posts snarky sign about cellphones, parents everywhere freak out

A controversy has erupted over a daycare that put up a sign to shame parents who check their phones during pick-up time.

Today's Parent

Why your kids will love the Nintendo Switch

Why your kids will love the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is the ultimate family game console—here's why.

Emily Rivas

Best YouTube Channels for Kids of All Ages

Best YouTube Channels for Kids of All Ages

Derek Malcolm

5 ways to prevent your kids from seeing inappropriate YouTube videos

5 ways to prevent your kids from seeing inappropriate YouTube videos

Derek Malcolm

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Does your baby really need to be shared on social media? Roma Kojima is completely opposed to the idea.

Roma Kojima

This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

Derek Malcolm

6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids' screen time

6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids' screen time

Losing the fight over screen time? Here are six practical ways to limit your kid's time in front of the phone or tablet.

Bryan Borzykowski

Kids' apps we love 2016

Kids' apps we love 2016

Each month we discover our favourite kids’ apps. Check back regularly to see what we’re adding to our list.

Today's Parent

Screens Before Bed: Is Your Kid Losing Sleep?

Screens Before Bed: Is Your Kid Losing Sleep?

Studies show that using technology before bed can have a big effect on your tween’s sleep schedule and overall health.

Rosemary Counter

Kid’s screen time: It’s okay, you don’t need to burn all your gadgets

Kid’s screen time: It’s okay, you don’t need to burn all your gadgets

Don’t feel guilty about all those PAW Patrol episodes. New screen-time recommendations encourage parents to consider the whole family’s media use.

Jason Anderson

3 best tablets for families

3 best tablets for families

A new breed of tablet/laptop hybrids offer both portability and power. Tech expert Derek Malcolm reveals three new ones that are great for families.

Derek Malcolm

5 signs you've become a PokéMom

5 signs you've become a PokéMom

You thought you downloaded Pokémon GO for your kids, and now find yourself checking your phone endlessly for PokéStops and rare Pokémon? Join the club.

Kat Armstrong

Apple is adding more diverse emojis this fall, and they're pretty awesome

Apple is adding more diverse emojis this fall, and they're pretty awesome

Its new operating system will offer more than 100 redesigned emojis, including a rainbow flag, female athletes and more family options.

Jessica Spera

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

It's the game that's taking the world by storm, but is Pokémon Go really OK for kids to play? Here's what you need to know.

Emily Rivas

Google's new project teaches kids how to code

Google's new project teaches kids how to code

Google is making coding fun for kids.

Amy Valm

Motorola offers up shatterproof screen, plus serious fun with Moto Mods

Motorola offers up shatterproof screen, plus serious fun with Moto Mods

The Moto Z Force boasts a shatterproof screen, while the Moto Z is lighter and super-thin. Plus, speaker and projector Moto Mods expand the capabilities.

Cara Smusiak

How to outsmart your kids online

How to outsmart your kids online

Amber Mac and Michael Bazzell know that parents have a hard time catching up to their kids’ online-savviness. Their new handbook is here to help.

Emily Rivas

5 things parents should know about the iPhone SE—from kids who’ve tried it

5 things parents should know about the iPhone SE—from kids who’ve tried it

We put the new snack-sized iPhone SE through its paces—by handing it over to two kids for the weekend.

Kathryn Hayward