kids

“I wrote a book and my mom helped me publish it on Amazon”: How seven Toronto kids are coping with the most boring summer ever

For kids, summer 2020 means the cancellation of a lot of highly anticipated plans (sleepaway camp!), but also a chance to get creative, get cooking and, in some cases, get perms!

Have a look inside TIFF’s high-tech play paradise for kids

The coolest exhibits at digiPlaySpace

Dear Urban Diplomat: Do I have to feed organic food to my kid’s friend?

"I bought everyone treats from our local bakery. When his dad found out, he refused to set up another play date for weeks"

I pulled my kids out of school and let them make up their own curriculum

When my 10-year-old was having trouble in class, I tried everything to help him. Then I discovered unschooling

How to keep your kids crazy-warm, thanks to a full-frontal parka

Secret no. 11 to making the most of the city this chilly season

Dear Urban Diplomat: What should I do about my neighbours’ foul-mouthed kid?

"I’m concerned her brattiness might rub off on my daughter"

Five older moms describe what it’s like to have kids in your 40s

Toronto moms on why they waited and how they conceived

Take your tyke to see Yo Gabba Gabba!—a kids’ show you’ll love too

Dear Urban Diplomat: can I ask my neighbours to cover up their naked kid?

Memoir: my ex-husband wanted us to co-parent with his new girlfriend

Best of the City 2014: Food

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends’ kid damaged my basement wall, but they didn’t offer to pay for the repairs. What gives?

Toronto’s childcare situation is about to get less awful to the tune of $21 million