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What Kids And Parents Can Learn From Crushes

What Kids And Parents Can Learn From Crushes

While early infatuations are innocent, they hold lessons in boundaries, consent and self-acceptance.

Caroline Barlott

Crafting Is Good For Your Kid's Mental Health. Science Says So.

Crafting Is Good For Your Kid's Mental Health. Science Says So.

Whimsy is in and it couldn't have come at a better time. It's not only fun, but crafting can benefit your kids' mental health.

Gurpreet Virdi-Bains

The After-Fun Meltdown Is Real

The After-Fun Meltdown Is Real

A family therapist explains why having fun can be emotionally exhausting—and how to plan for the crash.

Siobhan Chirico

Moms Are Getting Health Advice From Social Media. Is That Okay?

Moms Are Getting Health Advice From Social Media. Is That Okay?

A new study found that half of U.S. adults are getting wellness information from influencers.

Karen Robock

Math Meltdowns Are Avoidable, According To A New Study

Math Meltdowns Are Avoidable, According To A New Study

You do not need to be great at math for your kids to be. A new review suggests what helps most may be your willingness to stay calm.

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A New Study Confirms It: Personal Time Makes Parents Happier

A New Study Confirms It: Personal Time Makes Parents Happier

Parents showed healthier stress patterns on days when they had time for themselves, according to new research.

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Defining Our Family Values Has Made Parenting So Much Easier

Defining Our Family Values Has Made Parenting So Much Easier

Defining family values can make parenting decisions easier, calmer and more consistent. Here’s how one family did it, and why it works

Carissa MacLennan

How To Help Kids Feel Ready To Potty Train

How To Help Kids Feel Ready To Potty Train

With the right gear, routine and encouragement, potty training can be a positive experience for you and your child.

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7 Signs You’re A Beta Mom

7 Signs You’re A Beta Mom

If you’ve ever forgotten spirit day, served cereal for dinner or quietly rejected the pressure to optimize every part of family life, you might be a beta mom.

Courtney Leiva

The Old Idea Of The Provider Dad Doesn’t Work Anymore

The Old Idea Of The Provider Dad Doesn’t Work Anymore

Kids inherit more than a paycheque. They absorb our relationship with money, work and worth.

Jeff Hittner

What The TikTok Bathroom Swearing Trend Gets Wrong

What The TikTok Bathroom Swearing Trend Gets Wrong

A TikTok trend that lets kids swear in the bathroom is raising bigger questions about how parents should handle bad language at home.

Gurpreet Virdi-Bains

10 Ways To Unwind After the Kids Go To Bed

10 Ways To Unwind After the Kids Go To Bed

Even after bedtime, many parents struggle to switch off. These 10 expert-backed wind-down ideas can help you relax, reset, and rest.

Courtney Leiva

Hilary Duff’s Daughter Once Screamed, “Daddy’s Better Than You Anyway”

Hilary Duff’s Daughter Once Screamed, “Daddy’s Better Than You Anyway”

Hilary Duff shared a painfully relatable airport meltdown on The Jennifer Hudson Show and revealed the family routine that makes her kids groan every weekend.

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Should You Track Your Kids?

Should You Track Your Kids?

Tracking your kid's location can feel like a safety net, but before you drop that GPS tracker in their backpack, read this.

Jennifer Cox

Using A Phone Or Tablet To Calm A Toddler May Backfire, New Study Finds

Using A Phone Or Tablet To Calm A Toddler May Backfire, New Study Finds

A new study suggests that relying on digital devices to soothe very young kids may be linked to more behaviour problems over time.

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How To Raise Curious Kids In A World Designed To Distract Them

How To Raise Curious Kids In A World Designed To Distract Them

Curiosity helps kids learn, adapt and think deeply. Here’s why it matters more than ever and how parents can help it grow.

Debra Clary

More Kids Are in Therapy. Is It Helping?

More Kids Are in Therapy. Is It Helping?

And does sending my kid to a therapist make me a bad parent?

Karen Robock

Think You'll Be A Helicopter Parent For Life? Think Again

Think You'll Be A Helicopter Parent For Life? Think Again

A new study on primates—including humans and apes—shows that parenting styles change throughout a child’s life.

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Canadian Parents Want Tougher Rules To Protect Kids Online

Canadian Parents Want Tougher Rules To Protect Kids Online

One group is pushing for a social media ban for kids under 16, while another wants Ottawa’s online-harms law to cover AI chatbots and gaming platforms, too.

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What Goldilocks Can Teach Parents About Kids' Stress

What Goldilocks Can Teach Parents About Kids' Stress

What Goldilocks can teach parents about helping kids handle the right amount of stress and build confidence, coping skills and resilience.

Siobhan Chirico