Penning letters and jotting down stories and plays are all ways to get your kids to practise writing. (And we bet they won’t even notice.)

Deputy editor Lisa Van De Geyn speaks to a child psychologist and potty-mouth parents (*raises hand*) to answer this %#$&*@% question.

Kids get anxious. Hard stop. But news flash: cortisol (some, anyway) isn’t only inevitable, it’s good for everyone. It’s all about healthy ways to deal.

Maybe the kids will be more into their weekly chores if you spend a crafternoon making an adorable chore-tracking system.

Many of us have had the talk with our kids: be aware of bullying, report any incident right away, don’t be a bystander. But are we as prepared to deal with this problem with our own children, and as an extension, their schools, if it happens to our child?

Canada’s growing diversity should mean racism is a thing of the past, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. What can parents do to promote acceptance of all colours, cultures and creeds? QUITE A BIT.

The world of competitive sports is intense. It's a lot of hard work, long hours and sacrifices. We interviewed real families about what it takes.

Here's how to know if you've bitten off more than you can chew.

Tired of the one-word answers when you ask your kid to talk about their day? Try these five tips to get the conversation rolling.

Increasing how often you walk your kids to school, even just a bit, makes a huge difference.