Tripadvisor • 29th March 2024

Athens, Greece with kids: Beaches, trains, and mind-blowing ruins

People visit Athens, Europe's oldest capital city for the awe-inspiring ancient sites such as the Acropolis and Parthenon. And while kids of all ages can find these sites interesting, Athens also offers lots of other family-friendly activities and attractions including museums, parks, promenades, and more. Whether you’re squeezing Athens in while traveling around Europe, combining a stay in the capital with island hopping, or lingering a little longer, these are the best things to do with kids in Athens.

Today's Parent • 28th March 2024

Is Social Media Rewiring Our Children's Brains?

Some of Canada's largest school boards think so and are suing tech giants Meta, Snapchat and TikTok.

Educators and health experts around the world have been raising the alarm about the negative effects of social media on children’s behaviour and development for years. Last week, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, declared social media unsafe for kids’ mental health. Now some of Canada’s largest school boards are taking their complaints to court.

TEACH Magazine • 18th March 2024

Teach Magazine Book Club

The literary and educational communities are grappling with the challenge of recent book bans across the United States. In 2022 alone there were 137 gag order bills introduced in 36 state legislatures that sought to limit what materials could be taught or made available in public schools and libraries. Like so many American trends, this one is unfortunately migrating up to Canada too with recent stories such as a ban on books containing LGBTQ themes by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

Synchrony Bank • 13th March 2024

5 Financial Planning Tips for Expectant Parents

From diapers and childcare to medical bills and education, the costs of raising a child can be substantial. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that raising a child from birth through age 17 costs $233,610, which doesn't include the cost of college.

Synchrony Bank • 13th March 2024

A Practical Guide to Managing Childcare Costs in the United States

Childcare costs in the United States have been steadily rising over the past decade, causing financial strain for many families. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average cost of childcare ranges from $5,436 to $24,243 a year, depending on where you live.

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Lonely Planet • 8th February 2024

Top Things To Do in the Maldives With Kids

Known as the ultimate honeymoon destination, the Maldives might not automatically register as a family friendly vacation spot.

However, thanks to the warmth and kindness of Maldivians who genuinely seem to find kids delightful, the extraordinarily rich marine biodiversity and a range of fun excursions and activities, these 26 atolls floating in the Indian Ocean are a natural playground for kids of all ages.

Parents • 3rd February 2024

Boost Language Skills With These Tongue Twisters for Kids

There’s nothing cuter than a preschooler falling over their words as they attempt a tongue twister, such as “She sells seashells by the seashore.”

A tongue twister is a phrase or sentence that's difficult to articulate quickly and accurately, particularly when spoken aloud. They usually contain a series of similar sounds, repetitive consonant patterns, or difficult combinations of words.

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...