Parenting

Will it cost you $350,000 to raise a child? There’s the easy math and then there’s the right math

University campus tours are in full swing. But even parents with RESPs lack an education financial plan

Kids’ sports are expensive. How can you keep them from blowing the family budget?

COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in physical activity, screen time for teenagers, research shows

Mothers still more likely to be called first even when fathers are listed as primary contact at schools

Canadian kids cost parents more than $350,000 from birth to 17, Statistics Canada study suggests

Minor hockey associations look to change culture, reach out to new communities as registration season opens

School is back in session. Here are Jamie Oliver’s tips for feeding kids healthy meals all year long

How to design the perfect city playground

Adult kids are spending thousands a year to support parents who didn’t save enough for retirement

Who wrote the book on personal finance for youth? An 18-year-old from Kingston

Why this ‘Momfluenced’ author hates Mother’s Day

As camp costs rise, here’s how to survive summer break on a budget

I toured New York with my 18-year-old. I hope it’s not our last trip together

How soaring rents are transforming student life

‘Punched in the face by my investments’: How to endure stock market swings

A big bank’s kiddie account pays one cent in interest

How climate anxiety is shaping small and large financial decisions

A month in, CRA child benefit clawbacks continue to surprise parents

Save money and the planet: How thrifting can help combat inflation

Fertility treatments can be a massive, unexpected cost for Canadians. Here’s what you should know

In uncertain times, more parents are choosing to have only one child

As CRA restarts child benefit clawbacks, parents scramble to make ends meet

Why parents should try to find the money for an RRSP contribution, even in these expensive times

We must protect children from Fortnite and other manipulative games and apps

14 March break travel ideas for kids who love science

Class-action lawsuit puts major group RESP providers under the microscope

This marathoner made her kids part of her training – and her race to the finish line

Get your kids outside this winter with these STEM-inspired activities

A simple Christmas with less waste and more joy isn’t built on an avalanche of gifts for my child

Why don’t I tie my child’s weekly allowance to chores? Because I want her to have a healthy relationship with money

Understanding the costs and approaches of paying for an education

What should teens do with the money they earned this summer?

What to look for in student credit cards and lines of credit

Forget the inheritance. Why cash gifts in early adulthood are a smart financial move – for parents and kids

Should your child do chores to earn an allowance?