Parents • 13th June 2023

Gross Motor Skills in Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Your little one will master a myriad of milestones in their first few years, and many of them involve gross motor skills. These "whole body" movements require coordination of the large muscle groups, like those in the legs, arms, and torso.

Gross motor skills are necessary for everyday activities like walking, jumping, balancing, kicking, running, and climbing. Mastering these skills lets your child perform everyday tasks like sitting at the table, playing in the park, and throwing a ball.

Parents • 28th April 2023

What Age Do Kids Start Preschool?

Your little one is growing up so fast! With each new developmental milestone, they become more independent and learn about the world around them. It's your job to further their progress—and that might include signing them up for a preschool program.

Parents • 16th March 2023

45 Easter Baby Names Inspired by the Spring Holiday

After a long cold winter, spring is a reminder of the wonderful things to come. The season is marked with new beginnings, from daffodils pushing through the soil to lambs being born at the farm. For those practicing Christianity, it's also the time for Easter festivities.

Insider • 3rd March 2023

I'm a former flight attendant and a mom. Here's why it's a problem for kids to be separated from their families while traveling.

My career as a flight attendant was short-lived but incredibly informative. In the 1,000 hours I spent working at altitude, I learned many facts and skills I still employ every time I board a plane, albeit now as a passenger.

Parents • 15th November 2022

7 Tips for Transitioning Back to School After Winter Break

Winter break and the associated holidays—like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa—inject some fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. But when the festivities end in the new year, kids often struggle with the transition back to routine, rules, and homework. Returning to the classroom doesn't invoke the same excitement as back-to-school season in August, and summer break feels overwhelmingly far away.

Canadian Traveller • 1st November 2022

Take Your Kids to Scottsdale, Arizona: Family-friendly Activities in the Sonoran Desert

Scottsdale is just a four-hour flight from Toronto and under three hours from Vancouver, which is just one reason a million Canadians head to Arizona every year looking for sunshine, red rocks, and some of the best spas and golf courses you can find.

OZY • 22nd August 2022

A Teenage Nightmare?

This week, some teenagers return to high school while others will set foot in a high school for the very first time, with all the complications and angst that the pandemic has layered onto their young lives. Today, we turn to the experts for advice. – with reporting by Fiona Tapp from Ottawa, Canada.

OZY • 14th August 2022

Middle School Just Got a Lot Harder

Tweens on the cusp of adolescence straddle two worlds. Hormones and friendship dramas are adult problems that can sometimes make them behave like toddlers. It’s a time of confusion and change — and two years of pandemic restrictions and lockdowns have made it even messier. But there are ways to help. – with reporting by Fiona Tapp from Ottawa.

OZY • 1st August 2022

Will These Kids Catch Up?

In elementary school, kids move from their cocoon at home or preschool into a world of stricter rules and more complex relationships, gaining skills that will last a lifetime. But pandemic lockdowns have limited kids’ learning in these crucial years. Today we ask: What have kids of this age lost, and how can we help them rebound?

OZY • 19th July 2022

Help Preschoolers Adapt, Post-Covid

What can parents and caregivers do to help children navigate new, post-pandemic transitions? In part one of a four-part series, today’s Daily Dose shares advice from a variety of experts in psychology, education and special needs on getting children back on track.

Parents • 14th June 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Lead Poisoning in Kids

Lead is a toxic metal that's sometimes found in older paint, antique toys, certain water pipes, and contaminated soil. It usually enters the body through inhalation or ingestion of a contaminated product. Excessive lead culminates in the body and can cause a host of medical problems affecting the brain, nervous system, and more.

Lead exposure is dangerous to everyone, but young children—especially those under 6 years of age—are especially at risk because their bodies absorb lead easier.

Parents • 20th May 2022

A Male Birth Control Pill Could Begin Human Trials Soon

With the exception of male condoms, most contraceptive methods are designed for people with ovaries and uteruses. Think birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDS), patches, shots, implants, and more. In fact, the only other option for male contraception, besides condoms, is the more permanent choice to have a vasectomy.

Parents • 19th May 2022

How to Switch Baby Formula Brands

During the current shortage, many parents are struggling to find their baby's go-to formula. Follow these expert-approved tips for switching formula brands safely and effectively.

If you're struggling to find baby formula on the store shelves recently, you're not alone. Supply chain issues have led to unprecedented shortages across the country, and it's been vastly compounded by the closure of Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility following a massive recall of its powdered formula ...

Parents • 21st October 2021

Real-Life Teachers Share How to Use an iPad to Maximize Learning

Technology makes life easier, but it can also enhance your child's creativity, self-identity, and curiosity. Here, two real-life teachers share the best ways to use an iPad at home.

Many parents couldn't have navigated the pandemic without technology. Virtual learning and remote working revealed how much we rely on it, and how grateful we are for the apps and devices that make life so much richer.

CNN Underscored • 15th March 2021

Fun, smart outdoor-themed products to reignite kids’ wanderlust

Canadian kids, just like their parents, just passed the one-year milestone of Covid-19 restrictions. Our youngest citizens have had to sacrifice so much. They’ve endured months of homeschooling and haven’t been able to socialize with their friends, see extended family members or attend extracurricular activities — and even when in-person learning resumed, their experience of school was far from normal.

Parents • 25th February 2021

11 Best Online Tutoring Services for Kids

These online tutoring companies offer different perks for kids of all ages so you can find the perfect educational helper for your child.
School closures across the world in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic have been incredibly difficult for parents and teachers to navigate. Getting used to homeschooling, ironing out the kinks on various different online teaching platforms, and trying to balance virtual school, work, and perhaps other childcare has been a massive challenge.

Parents • 7th December 2020

7 Gift Ideas for Kids to Up Their Virtual Learning Game

From the best tech for kids to learning games and educational subscription boxes, we spoke with parents and teachers to discover the best gift ideas for that special virtual learner in your life. This school year has been like no other for children. So many kids have been forced to swap their seat in the classroom for virtual video...

Parents • 7th December 2020

30 Journal Prompts for Kids to Aid Self-Discovery

Journaling is a great way for kids to practice their literary skills and explore their emotions. Whether you like the idea of creating a gratitude journal or simply using a journal to inspire creativity, these fun prompts are an easy way to get started. No matter your age, keeping a journal is a great way to think deeply about your feelings and reflect on your day. It can help you to work through difficult emotions, develop gratitude, set goals, and check in on your emotional well-being.

Parents • 6th October 2020

How to Explain the Story of Thanksgiving to Kids

A story of friendship and generosity, the first Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of fellowship and how it can bind all Americans all together. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to come together for good food, good company, and good cheer before all the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations begin...

Parents • 14th August 2020

13 First-Day-of-School Activities You Can Do at Home

Whatever their age or stage, help your kids get back into the rhythm of a new year of learning as a family with these simple and fun activities teachers love to do on the first day of school.

On the first day of school, teachers of all grades usually kick things off with special games, crafts, or activities to ensure that kids go home pumped about being back in the classroom. Even though the classroom part will be missing for many students returning to school this year, there are still plenty o

Parents • 14th August 2020

8 Ways to Prepare Your Child for the First Day of Kindergarten

With a few simple routine changes and fun activities, you can be sure your kindergartener is ready for the first day of school no matter where it's going to take place.

Parents • 29th June 2020

Easy Summer Birthday Party Ideas You Can Even Do While Social Distancing

Check out our simple, affordable, and fun summer birthday themes and ideas for a party everyone will remember for years to come.
Summer birthdays have all the perks. You're almost guaranteed good weather, the kids have zero homework, and everyone is relaxed and happy. So when it comes to party planning, why add stress? Keeping things simple is the name of the game. It's summer after all!

Family Vacation Critic • 24th April 2020

12 Best Baby Gear Rental Services for Travel

From pack n’ plays to strollers, traveling with babies and toddlers requires a whole lot of additional luggage. One way to make your trip more manageable and enjoyable is to rent baby gear instead.

Parents • 21st April 2020

Why Everyone's Obsessed with Animal Crossing and How to Get the Whole Family Playing

Everyone who's everyone seems to be playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons on their Nintendo Switch while we social distance. While it's technically the latest offering in an already awesome series, now more than ever, this game centered around essentially moving to a deserted island has kids—and adults—hooked.