As a shopping editor with several trips planned over the next few months, including day trips, long weekends away with friends, and a holiday vacation to Costa Rica with family, I’ve been searching for travel essentials to make my trips smoother and more comfortable. I also spend hours each week browsing Target for a living, and have been particularly excited …

The quintessential New Balance dad sneakers have become staple items in every traveler’s wardrobe ever since Jennifer Aniston was spotted in them last year. Given how comfortable they are, it’s no surprise that Aniston and other celebrities have been seen wearing them when they’re off the clock. Whether you’re stuck in the slowest-moving security line at the airport, walking through …

When it comes to luggage, the most important thing is a high-quality, reliable design. But to many travelers, aesthetics are a close second. Just like an outfit, it’s nice when your baggage looks cohesive and intentional. Plus, a matching set is useful when traveling with your family or partner, and any time you need to bring more than one bag. …

A new app called Child Psych, launched by the Institute of Child Psychology, aims to help raise “a generation of children who do not need to recover from their childhoods,” according to institute co-founder Tammy Schamuhn. Schamuhn said that through her and her co-founder’s journeys, they discovered that there are many barriers in place that prevent or prohibit parents from …

If you’re a parent, you probably want your children to be happy. But that’s easier said than done, especially when advice from parenting experts feels counterintuitive — like avoiding the urge to always cheer them up when they’re feeling down. Happiness researchers like Laurie Santos and Arthur Brooks can help. They’re two of the field’s most prominent voices: Santos is …

City officials in Metro Vancouver have described signs advertising a “whites-only” social group for mothers and children as “vile garbage.” On Sunday, social media posts about the “Whites-only Moms and Tots” group meant for families of European descent began popping up on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, with many condemning the posters as racist. CBC News located some of the signs, …

Last spring, my tween was begging for more freedom, starting with being allowed to walk home from school alone. The walk involves crossing a few busy streets. I was hesitant; she doesn’t have a phone, so she had no way to contact me if something went wrong. But we practiced a few times (with me trailing her) to be sure …

We can’t always protect our children from the hard knocks of life—but parenting them with care may shield them from the negative impact of stress. That’s according to an article published this week in the medical journal PNAS Nexus. “Positive” parenting—defined by researchers as warm, supportive, validating, and responsive—had a protective effect on children ages 10–17 who experienced major stressors …