Tween

This one thing could keep your tween girl in sports

This one thing could keep your tween girl in sports

Studies show that girls start quitting sports in the tween years. There seems to be a simple solution—and it might surprise you.

Chris Deacon

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

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

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.

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A former Claire's employee got the store to review 'cruel' policy for piercing kids' ears

A former Claire's employee got the store to review 'cruel' policy for piercing kids' ears

Claire's is reviewing their story policy after an employee refused to perform an ear piercing on a child who didn't consent.

Sherika Harris

Quebec's car seat laws are changing—here's what you need to know

Quebec's car seat laws are changing—here's what you need to know

Quebec's booster seat rules are catching up to the rest of Canada. But the law may lead parents to move their kids out of a booster too soon.

Cara Smusiak

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.

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Am I giving my kids enough hugs?

Am I giving my kids enough hugs?

As kids grow up, it can be harder to physically connect. How one mom learned to connect with her teens when she couldn't rack up enough hugs.

Kathi Valeii

What parents need to know about the smartphone app TikTok

What parents need to know about the smartphone app TikTok

Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

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

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What's the best game console for kids?

What's the best game console for kids?

Whether you want portability, virtual reality or family-friendly games, game consoles offer a range of options to suit your needs. Here's how to choose.

Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media

Cooking with kids: Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

Cooking with kids: Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

Jenny Charlesworth

These passive aggressive lunch bag notes say what all moms are really thinking

These passive aggressive lunch bag notes say what all moms are really thinking

Forget about putting gushy "I love you" notes in your kid's lunch bag. This mom shows her love with the thing tweens respond to best: sarcasm.

Kevin John Siazon

Help! My kids are addicted to their gadgets

Help! My kids are addicted to their gadgets

Is screen time taking over family time? We’re all guilty of hovering over our smartphone sometimes, but it’s important to have screen-free time with your family. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for family therapist Jennifer Kolari’s tips on how to separate the kids from their screens—just for a few minutes, anyway.

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Cooking with kids: Quinoa Banana Bread

Cooking with kids: Quinoa Banana Bread

Jenny Charlesworth

How to get your kids to help with chores

How to get your kids to help with chores

When it comes to chores, family therapist and author Jennifer Kolari keeps things simple: If you mess it up, you clean it up. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for more advice on how to get your kids to tidy up.

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Cooking with kids: Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Cooking with kids: Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Want a new take on an old classic? Even picky eaters will love this Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers recipe. Our short video tutorial shows how kids can help

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18 healthy packaged snacks to buy

18 healthy packaged snacks to buy

Print our handy grocery list and then head to the store to pick up these healthy (and delicious) packaged snacks.

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How do I become a more patient parent?

How do I become a more patient parent?

Feel like you're constantly losing your cool? See how parenting expert Ann Douglas answers, "How do I become a more patient parent?" in our short video.

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