Parenting

Rising costs are hitting single parent households hard. Here’s how to bolster family finances

For working parents, summer camps are child care - but not the affordable kind

New Liberal-NDP dental plan could benefit millions. But what will it cover and when?

Lower daycare fees may remain years away for many parents, despite government promises

Hot housing market adds undue financial stress to divorcing parents

How to spot the warning signs of coercive control in a relationship

Critical but costly ADHD treatments cause many parents unexpected financial strain

Demand for tutoring soars as parents spend thousands to help kids amid disrupted online learning

‘There’s an insatiable, growing appetite amongst our teens and young adults to learn more about money.’

Mothers returning to work after COVID-19 lockdowns face lifelong earnings gap

Back-to-school advice from kids, for kids

Mental health must be part of curriculum as students cope with COVID-19, say experts

Parents’ Picks: From classic kids’ stories to a nature documentary, fun and learning are just a bunny-hop away

How COVID-19 lockdown forced a debate about traditional gender roles

Parents’ Picks: From Sesame Street to a sci-fi series, family programs that showcase LGBTQ+ representation

‘Tapped out’: why mothers are vulnerable to next wave of the pandemic, one of poor mental health

How I followed the dangerous rabbit hole of online ‘momfluencers’

Canadian Olympic hopefuls worried they will be alone in Tokyo

Judy Murray, the most successful tennis coaching mom, calls for more moms in sport

Kids, vaccines and the next school year with health columnist André Picard

Child care at $10 a day would be a ‘game-changer’ for a young family’s finances

Most Canadian parents comfortable with sex ed, research finds

YouTube Kids is taking over your life. But is it more than Baby Shark and slime videos?

Three key tips for managing anxiety

Tips for supporting your teen during the COVID-19 pandemic

‘Shadow pandemic’ of young people with eating disorders a challenge for health networks to treat

Parenting SOS: How do we make it through this holiday season stuck at home?

Parenting SOS: How do we get our kids off screens?

Parenting SOS: My daughter is struggling to adjust to pandemic-era school life. How can I help her?

All that excess screen time parents were told not to worry about at the start of COVID-19? It’s time to worry

Trick and no treat? Families get creative with Halloween alternatives

Parenting SOS: With school back, how can we make the separation between the kids and their grandparents easier?

Families face tough decisions as school-going children are forced to isolate from grandparents

Parenting SOS: How can I help my children feel less anxious about going back to school?

How to start weaning your kids off screens before school starts

Parenting SOS: How do you help kids play by themselves?