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September 21, 2025

African American woman reading a depressing text message in disbelief on mobile phone in the kitchen.

African American woman reading a depressing text message in disbelief on mobile phone in the kitchen.

opinion

Stop tracking your kid’s every move. It’s bad for both of you

Katherine Martinko

4 min read

September 14, 2025

Deciding when to collapse an RESP depends on the individual circumstances.

Deciding when to collapse an RESP depends on the individual circumstances.

opinion

Beyond RESPs, how else can we save for our children’s future?

Erin Bury

4 min read

September 8, 2025

Stadium crowd jeering, open mouthed and pointing, low angle viewl

Stadium crowd jeering, open mouthed and pointing, low angle viewl

Parents, take it from this hockey dad – misbehaving from the stands is a losing game

David A. Robertson

5 min read

September 7, 2025

opinion

Financial lessons to instill this fall with your teenager

Anita Bruinsma

4 min read

September 3, 2025

Single mother makes a weekly schedule at her desk and is holding her baby daughter. Shot inside of a home in Washington USA.

Single mother makes a weekly schedule at her desk and is holding her baby daughter. Shot inside of a home in Washington USA.

What’s your planning system at home and who runs it? We want to hear from you

1 min read

August 31, 2025

Customers shop for back to school supplies at a Walmart location in Missisauga, Ont. on Saturday, August 7, 2021. While many items were fully stocked, some staple school supplies were low or out of stock on the shelves.
(J.P. Moczulski/The Globe and Mail)

Customers shop for back to school supplies at a Walmart location in Missisauga, Ont. on Saturday, August 7, 2021. While many items were fully stocked, some staple school supplies were low or out of stock on the shelves.
(J.P. Moczulski/The Globe and Mail)

opinion

The real cost of a school year, beyond the back to school shopping push

Erin Bury

3 min read

August 28, 2025

Worried about back-to-school meltdowns? Six tips to help your child regulate their emotions

Dr. Jillian Roberts

4 min read

August 27, 2025

WHIKE IS CORRECT SPELLING - Peter Thomson-Whike, 11, whose screen time is strictly limited by his mother during the week, uses his iPad to message a friend at his home in Vancouver, on Wednesday September 26, 2018. A study published on Thursday found children who adhered to Canadian guidelines for limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day, and achieving adequate physical activity and sleep, had greater cognitive abilities than those who did not. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail

WHIKE IS CORRECT SPELLING - Peter Thomson-Whike, 11, whose screen time is strictly limited by his mother during the week, uses his iPad to message a friend at his home in Vancouver, on Wednesday September 26, 2018. A study published on Thursday found children who adhered to Canadian guidelines for limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day, and achieving adequate physical activity and sleep, had greater cognitive abilities than those who did not. Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail

opinion

Forget the nostalgia for our ‘golden summers.’ Parents need to rethink how to navigate our screen-obsessed reality

Kaitlyn Regehr

3 min read

August 20, 2025

A treatment room in the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital is pictured in, Calgary, Alta.

A treatment room in the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital is pictured in, Calgary, Alta.

What have you encountered in emergency rooms in Canada? Share your story with The Globe

1 min read

August 20, 2025

Illustration by Rob Dobi

Illustration by Rob Dobi

Have cellphone bans been effective in schools? Share your thoughts

1 min read

August 20, 2025

Intergenerational child care is not an option for everyone, which is why some parents need help from government.

Intergenerational child care is not an option for everyone, which is why some parents need help from government.

opinion

As I watched my strict mom and dad soften as grandparents, I was reminded that the world does not treat parents gently

Rosel Kim

4 min read

August 17, 2025

Gifting a stock won't make you the most popular person at the birthday party, but there is a happy medium.

Gifting a stock won't make you the most popular person at the birthday party, but there is a happy medium.

opinion

When it comes to my children’s financial futures, I’m turning to a secret weapon: time

Erin Bury

4 min read

August 16, 2025

Boomer knows best? Not so fast, say millennial parents

12 min read

August 14, 2025

Nat Geo Kids YouTube channel Screen grab

Nat Geo Kids YouTube channel Screen grab

YouTube for kids: 10 channels you can turn on without worrying

4 min read

August 10, 2025

If divorced parents choose to open separate RESP accounts for their child, they must ensure their combined contributions don't exceed the maximum of $50,000.

If divorced parents choose to open separate RESP accounts for their child, they must ensure their combined contributions don't exceed the maximum of $50,000.

opinion

When parents divorce, RESP saving can get tricky

Anita Bruinsma

4 min read

August 8, 2025

How to help get your teen ready for postsecondary life

6 min read

August 7, 2025

Université de Montréal's campus. Each province or territory administers its own disability verification and grant programs linked to student aid systems.

Université de Montréal's campus. Each province or territory administers its own disability verification and grant programs linked to student aid systems.

How to access financial supports for postsecondary students with disabilities

Dr. Jillian Roberts

3 min read

August 7, 2025

Think your child will need academic accommodations at postsecondary school? Start planning now

Dr. Jillian Roberts

3 min read

August 5, 2025

Parents of newly independent kids should avoid daily check-ins and surprise visits, and resist the urge to offer unsolicited help or advice.

Parents of newly independent kids should avoid daily check-ins and surprise visits, and resist the urge to offer unsolicited help or advice.

opinion

The art of letting go as our kids venture into adulthood

Katherine Martinko

4 min read

July 21, 2025

A woman and her daughter pause to take a photo of her food in the kitchen

A woman and her daughter pause to take a photo of her food in the kitchen

opinion

AI helps me parent by easing my mental load while saving me money in the long run

Erin Bury

4 min read

July 21, 2025

father parenting column

father parenting column

opinion

Dads are stepping up to the hard work of parenting. Are we recognizing their efforts?

Amberly McAteer

4 min read

July 14, 2025

Teenage boy training in gym. He is build bicep muscles at the gym.
Shot with Canon R5

Teenage boy training in gym. He is build bicep muscles at the gym.
Shot with Canon R5

Should your athletic teen be taking creatine? What parents need to know

5 min read

July 14, 2025

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Bored Student playing with Paper Airplane Day Dreaming
Bored student with his legs crossed on the desk playing with paper airplane and day dreaming.
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opinion

The dreaded B-word: It’s time for kids (and parents) to stop avoiding boredom

Katherine Martinko

3 min read

July 13, 2025

People attend a job and continuing education fair in Montreal on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

People attend a job and continuing education fair in Montreal on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Students are finding it hard to get summer jobs – here’s what else they can do

Anita Bruinsma

3 min read

July 11, 2025

Every child should have the chance to stand in a river, learn how to safely make a fire, and experience a sunset with a new friend. The more important skills help us bond with others, make connections, and work together.

Every child should have the chance to stand in a river, learn how to safely make a fire, and experience a sunset with a new friend. The more important skills help us bond with others, make connections, and work together.

opinion

As a parent, I know how anxious it can be sending a child to camp. As a former counsellor, I know that learning to manage risk is part of growing up

Claire Cameron

6 min read

July 9, 2025

Molly's love for ice cream knows no limits. A few years back, around the age of 3, she's in the backyard solving the calculus of eating ice cream in the summer as her older brother devours his treat: Eat the ice cream before it melts, or lick the melting stream before it reaches her hand.

Molly's love for ice cream knows no limits. A few years back, around the age of 3, she's in the backyard solving the calculus of eating ice cream in the summer as her older brother devours his treat: Eat the ice cream before it melts, or lick the melting stream before it reaches her hand.

I’m a mom who’s indifferent to ice cream, with a kid who lives for it

Caroline Alphonso

3 min read

July 9, 2025

Happy mother and daughter bonding at home in the kitchen and talking - family concepts

Happy mother and daughter bonding at home in the kitchen and talking - family concepts

Seven things I’ve learned from 40,000 conversations with children

4 min read

July 7, 2025

One in three millennial parents of school-aged children said they won’t have a single anxiety-free day this summer, a recent poll shows.

One in three millennial parents of school-aged children said they won’t have a single anxiety-free day this summer, a recent poll shows.

opinion

Moms, let’s stop curating picture-perfect summers for our kids

Amberly McAteer

4 min read

July 6, 2025

Borrowing from the library can help reduce costs while keeping reading material fresh and interesting.

Borrowing from the library can help reduce costs while keeping reading material fresh and interesting.

Want to save money and entertain the kids? Take them to the local library

3 min read

July 3, 2025

An illustration by Julie Flett from David Robertson's book, On the Trapline.

An illustration by Julie Flett from David Robertson's book, On the Trapline.

Wanawī is Cree for ‘go outside’ – it’s a teaching we should learn alongside our kids

David A. Robertson

4 min read

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