When Should Kids Walk to School Alone? Nearly 6 in 10 Canadian Parents Say Wait Until at Least 11
A CanadianParent.ca poll of 4,431 parents reveals what age children should be allowed to walk to school alone — and why safety now outweighs early independence for most families.
Elementary School Homework Study 2026: Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian Parents Support Homework
Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian parents believe elementary school students should have homework. See what our national poll reveals about homework, learning and family life.
Summer Camp Costs in Canada 2026: Nearly 8 in 10 Parents Say Camps Have Become More Expensive
Key Summary We surveyed 261 Canadian parents to understand how families feel about the rising cost of summer camps. Key findings: 79% […]
Nearly 1 in 3 Parents Secretly Hoped for a Girl—Here’s What Our Poll Revealed
Key Summary When you’re expecting a baby, one of the first questions friends and family ask is, “Do you hope it’s a […]
Nearly Half of Parents Aren’t Consistently Applying Sunscreen to Their Baby, Poll Finds
Key Summary We asked 665 Canadian parents a simple question: When do you apply sunscreen to your baby? Here’s what they told […]
Canadian Parents Reveal the Baby Items They Regret Buying Most
Key Summary We asked 1,091 Canadian parents a simple question: What baby item ended up being the biggest waste of money? The […]
9 in 10 Parents Oppose TikTok for Kids Under 13, New Poll Finds
Key Summary We asked CanadianParent readers a timely question: Should kids under 13 be allowed to use TikTok? As of June 2026: […]
New Parenting Poll Reveals 67.2% of Canadian Parents Say Spanking Is Never Acceptable
Key Summary We asked CanadianParent.ca readers a direct question: Is spanking ever acceptable? As of June 2026: 67.2% said No — spanking […]
New Parent Poll 2026: Nearly 90% Say Kids Should Not Have Smartphones in Elementary School
Key Summary We asked CanadianParent.ca readers a simple question: Should kids have smartphones in elementary school? As of June 2026: 89.7% said […]
Should Parents Avoid Gender Stereotypes With Their Kids?
Key Summary We asked CanadianParent.ca readers a simple question: Should parents avoid gender stereotypes with their kids? As of June 2026: 58.4% […]
New Parenting Poll 2026: 76.6% of Canadian Parents Support Extending Parental Leave
A new Canadian parenting poll has revealed that the vast majority of families want more time at home with their babies. CanadianParent.ca […]
Major Parenting Divide: 66.3% of Canadian Parents Say They Wouldn’t Let Their Baby Try Sugar Before Age 1 or 2
A new Canadian parenting poll has revealed a major divide between families when it comes to introducing sugar to babies and toddlers. […]