With COVID-19, parents, workers, families and kids are all spending more time online. Three experts weigh in on how to keep the littles safe Although the world is cautiously opening up again, many people are choosing to spend more time […]
Just for Parents
Parents’ guide to personal protective equipment for kids
Here’s how parents can help keep their kids safe during the pandemic, Vanessa Iarocci writes Talk to your kids: Have a conversation with your kids on how to stay safe during COVID-19. Stay calm and remember that children will react […]
(Un)boxing day
Whatever your interest, there’s a subscription box for that Subscription boxes have been around for a while, but their popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were sheltering in place, […]
Home bound
COVID-19 and the school strikes taught us how to be resourceful about entertaining kids at home. Here are five ways to make staying in easier, write Mary Higbe and Aly Lloyd Whether you’re talking about the school strikes, or […]
When a marriage ends
Divorce is one of the hardest things a child can go through. Here’s how a parenting coordinator can help, renowned Ontario lawyer Russell Alexander writes You’re a responsible parent. You’ve made sure that your children are fed and clothed, healthy […]
Five easy-peasy pool exercises
By Gary Crayton III You already know that a swimming pool can be a beautiful and relaxing retreat, but maybe you don’t know that a pool offers one of the best workouts available. That’s because water is denser than […]
Homeschooling driving you crazy?
Turn everyday lessons into lesson plans. Dr. Michael Ungar tells you how While becoming your child’s teacher can be very stressful, this may be a wonderful opportunity to turn chores into lesson plans. We should insist children help around […]
The digital diet
Expert Theresa Desuyo provides tips to curb kids’ screen time In a society that heavily relies on digital devices for communication, entertainment and homework, teenagers and children spending a significant amount of their day in front of a screen is […]
Remote possibilities
There are some essential things to consider before choosing to work from home, writes clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez Should you work from home? The improvement of Internet connectivity, collaborative applications, and software, as well as the proliferation of studies […]
A strong start
Parents, here’s how to help your teen make good decisions away from home, writes Eileen Chadnick When your child heads to university or college for the first time, you might feel proud but also worried. Will they make the right […]