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Small But Mighty: 11-Year-Old Crafts Comforts for Kids With Cancer

Alberta tween with brain cancer enlists some NHL help as a 'childhood cancer awareness warrior'

Why Decorating Easter Eggs Isn’t Just For the Kids

I often think that traditions are like cement in that they help hold families together.


This Innovative Academic Program Teaches Math Through Basketball

BallMatics is proving to be a winning combination for Toronto students.


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The Most Magical Advent Calendars of 2022

Kick off your holiday countdown with one of the season’s most unique...


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7 Strict Rules Royal Children Need to Follow

And you thought YOUR parents were strict.

Life Lessons We Can All Learn From the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, you learned to make do—or do without.


Empty Nest Syndrome is Real—Here’s How to Cope

Whether it's your first or last who's leaving home to go to college or university, this is an emotional time....

This Is the Number One Mistake Parents Make with Car Seats in Winter

Failing to take this step before strapping your little ones into their car seats presents a major safety risk.


Secondhand Screen Time: Why Experts Are Calling It the New Secondhand Smoking

Paying attention to your kids' electronics usage is smart, but there's another gadget-related danger that also needs to be on...


5 Easy Halloween Crafts Your Grandkids Can Make

Celebrate the creepiest time of year with these five easy DIY Halloween crafts for kids using items you probably already...


How to Care for Aging Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Practical ways you can help your parents stay healthy and happy while sheltering in place.

Awesome Quarantine Activities For Kids—By Kids

Who better to advise on quarantine activities for kids than kids themselves? These games and challenges will help the time...


This Canadian Is Helping Children Celebrate Their Limb Difference

With a fun attitude and a messy kitchen, Alexis Hillyard creates limb difference awareness—and cooks up delicious vegan meals in...


Finland Found a Way to Prevent Childhood Bullying—Here’s How

Finland has taken a unique approach to bullying in schools, and we could be next.


One American Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings—And It’s Not About Guns

Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to look out for the lonely.


12 Things You Didn’t Know About the First Day of School

In Canada, Labour Day weekend marks the end of summer, and the beginning of a new school year. We're celebrating...

8 Money Mistakes Students Make-and How to Avoid Them

Got a teenager heading off to post-secondary school this fall? Student adviser Zac Schraeder's guide to the eight money mistakes...


How to Navigate Classroom Anxieties

Getting your child out the door each morning can be tricky when they're dealing with problems when they walk...


7 Science-Backed Ways Exercise Improves Students’ Grades

According to a recent study, kids who are active 20 minutes before a test tend to score better. In fact,...


5 Ways Parental Pressure Can Cause More Harm Than Good

The road to raising kids is paved with good intentions, but even the most well-intentioned moms and dads can sometimes...


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The Best Canadian Cities to Raise a Family

From access to daycare to cost of food, there are plenty of factors worth considering when choosing where to start...