Parenting
Why We Wear Poppies and How to Talk to Kids About Remembrance Day
From why we wear poppies to answering difficult questions about war, here’s how to help kids of all ages understand why November 11 is important.
A Sweet Remembrance Day Story Book
A Bear in War is a sweet Remembrance Day story book told from the perspective of Teddy, a stuffed bear that was sent to the front lines of World War I.
Why Kids Lie (And When You Should Actually Worry)
Worried you’re raising the next Elizabeth Holmes? Here’s what Canadian research says about why kids lie, when to be concerned, and how parents can encourage honesty.
Should I Let My Kid Quit Sports?
There are many, many reasons why kids lose their enthusiasm and quit sports and activities. So how do you handle it?
The Firsts and the Lasts of Parenting
Parenting is obsessed with firsts. But what about the lasts? Maybe we don’t notice them because we’re too busy getting ready for what comes next.
11 Family Dinner Conversation Starters
In an effort to get our kids to actually speak TO us, we came up with some family dinner conversation starters, which we pull out a few times a week.
The Family Budget Win Most Parents Haven’t Thought About Yet
The average family budget has a lot of moving parts, and most parents have already gone through theirs looking for places to trim. We found one line item that’s worth a second look…
What to Do When Your Kid Hates School
How do we unravel the knot that parks itself in our stomach in mid-August and stays there all year? What do you do if your kid hates school?
Questions to Get Kids Talking After School
If you’re starting each conversation with ‘How was your day?’, your chats might get very frustrating and end very quickly. Here’s how to get kids talking.