Parenting

Swing, slide, yawn: Why are our playgrounds so boring?

A parent’s life is a cycle of drop-offs and pick-ups, until the final drop-off

In formalizing babysitting, we are teaching young workers the wrong lessons

I’m surprised I’ll miss taking my kids to hockey practice, just not the smell of their bags

‘Mewing’ is trending among teen and tween boys – and parents and teachers are sharing their concerns

Friendship bracelets meet guided meditations at a sleepover camp, giving tweens one more summer just being girls

I had no idea how much I picked up from my father until I became a new dad

When travelling with your child’s friend, who pays for what?

Social media is fuelling teenage spending. But some parents are fighting back, setting limits and teaching restraint

Why haven’t kids’ menus evolved past chicken fingers?

Canadian basketball star Natalie Achonwa preps for her fourth — and final — Olympics

Why you should let your kid make spending mistakes

Parents, have you given your teenagers a credit card?

I’m returning to work after parental leave. What steps can I take to hit the ground running?

From toddlers to teens, here’s how to have a magical summer, according to a sleep expert

My kids taught me how to love the outdoors

In San Diego, loosening up our parenting rules creates fun family memories

Can you afford kids? It’s not just a money question - it depends on your lifestyle and priorities

Locked boxes, rotary phones and app controls: Canadian parents try anything to curb kids’ phone use