Happiest Holiday Wishes from the Team at ParentsCanada

If 2025 at ParentsCanada had a highlight reel, this would be it. ♥️ From weeknight dinner saves and new-found faves to big feelings, parenting questions and moments that made you pause or laugh, these were the ParentsCanada stories and recipes you came back to again and again. We’re so grateful you spent another year reading, cooking, sharing and growing with us—it means more than you know.

Happy holidays, and thank you for coming along for the ride in 2025—we can’t wait for 2026.

Jane Bradley
President, ParentsCanada

THE TOP RECIPES

Your Favourite Recipes This Year

These were the recipes that stuck around—the ones you saved, shared and cooked again because they actually worked for family life.

Fish Tacos with Mango-Lime Salsa
Bright, fresh and weeknight-doable, these tacos became a go-to for families craving big flavour without a lot of fuss.

Saucy Meatballs 4 Ways
One base recipe, endless possibilities—this flexible favourite pulled quadruple duty for busy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Chicken Pot Pie Chowder
It’s all the comfort of a classic pot pie reimagined as a cozy soup that families came back to all year long.

The Easiest Strawberry Sour Cream Muffins
Just sweet enough, these muffins earned their keep as a lunchbox staple and weekend baking win.

Make-Ahead Scalloped Potatoes
A holiday hero and stress-saver, this make-ahead side proved that a little advanced prep really does pay off.

Apple Pie Breakfast Bars
Dessert vibes, breakfast timing—these easy bars blurred the lines in the best possible way.

Classic Nuts and Bolts (with 7 Flavour Variations!)
This nostalgic snack mix sparked plenty of flavour debates and repeat batches.

THE TOP ARTICLES

Your Favourite Articles This Year

These were the stories that resonated most, tackling real parenting questions with honesty, nuance and practical insight (and apparently we all needed birthday party theme ideas!).

Why Gentle Parenting Is Causing Parental Burnout
This honest look at modern parenting struck a nerve, opening up a much-needed conversation about boundaries, pressure and how to be realistic.

What To Do When Your Kids Don’t Like Their Grandparents
A thoughtful, compassionate guide to navigating tricky family dynamics without guilt or forced smiles.

An Age-By-Age Guide to Romantic Love
This article is always in our top 10! From playground crushes to teen relationships, this explainer helped parents understand what love looks like at every stage.

How to Tell If Your Late Walker Is Cause for Concern
Reassuring and grounded in expert insight, this article brought calm to worried parents everywhere.

Top 50 Most Popular Birthday Party Themes
From timeless classics to trending picks, this list became the ultimate party-planning shortcut.

What To Do When Your Child Isn’t Invited to a Birthday Party
Empathetic and practical, this piece offered guidance for one of parenting’s quiet heartbreaks.

Can AI Help to Make You a Better Parent?
Curious, balanced and full of good ideas, this article explored how technology might support everyday parenting.