September 2010

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Back-to-school guide Get everything you need to help your student make the most of the school year

Our favourite back-to-school gear Stock up on these great school supplies before the kids head back to class

Fashionable and affordable back-to-school wear Letting your child add a few hip new pieces to their wardrobe will help get them ready and excited for class. Here are some of our favourites in stores now

10 yummy (and unique!) lunchtime sandwiches These delicious sandwiches will make the perfect addition to your child's lunchbox

All about pets guide Our guide to your furry, feathered and scaly friends

Quiz: Is your household ready for a pet Wondering whether your household is ready for a four-legged, finned or feathered friend? Take our quiz and find out which animals suit your brood best

Baby shower menus Hosting a shower and not sure what to serve? We've got 18 easy (and elegant) ideas that will make a pretty addition to any baby shower menu

5 reasons you're not getting pregnant Keep getting negative results every time you pee on a stick? Here are five fertility saboteurs that could be hindering your chances of conceiving

Prenatal tests: What to expect Wondering what kinds of tests (scans, poking and prodding) you'll go through during your pregnancy? Here's our primer on prenatal tests

Facebook etiquette for parents of tweens and teens Wondering what your tween is up to on Facebook? Check our etiquette guide to befriending your child on social-networking websites

Birth to five: Milestones to watch for Your child is growing fast! This easy reference will help you to keep up with — and anticipate — all the big changes ahead

Celebrity bump watch: Who's pregnant in Hollywood? To celebrate our celebrity blog, Celebrity Candy, we did a bit of digging and found that a handful of celebs are expecting this fall. Take a peek and the pregnant mamas here

23 fun (and affordable!) things to do this weekend Our list of fun and inexpensive activities you can do with the kids

10 great products ($6 or less!) for the whole family Check out our list of fabulous (and seriously inexpensive!) products for kids and parents!

14 fun apps for babies and toddlers Turn your child into a tech-savvy tot with these apps designed just for little ones

From the magazine

Today's Parent School MVPs We honour Canadian principals, teachers, volunteers and support staff who make their schools great

Boost your school Is your child's school missing something? From the arts to anti-bullying to fitness and nutrition, these ready-made programs offer free and low-cost solutions across Canada

Top 10 Preschool TV shows Sure, you limit your preschoolers' time in front of the tube. But there are plenty of programs that do no harm, are fun and even help little ones learn. We consulted an expert panel and compiled our own Top 10 list

The busy parent's guide to volunteering In as little as a couple of hours, you can help make your child's school a better place

Dealing with complicated carpools Think you're ready to take the plunge? Find our best on-road tips

Knee-jerk parenting Threatening to toss the TV to win a parenting battle? Time to change your discipline channel

Hope for children with asthma For the 15 percent of Canadian kids with asthma, that's not so easy. But there's new hope for controlling this chronic disease

Homemade baby food Making food at home is easier than you think

How music lessons can help your child From voice to violin, music lessons teach your child more than just tunes

Are you a digitally savvy parent? An expert shares her secrets to online safety

Departments

Money: All about mortgage renewal 4 things you should know before renewing your mortgage

Mom time: Sleep tips for moms Why getting your beauty rest sometimes feels like an impossible dream

Health: Tips to prevent choking How to keep your child safe

Back to school jitters A few nerves are normal as kids head back to class

Behaviour: Young fashionistas Your child's fashion sense is...unique. What can you do?

Uncommon sense: Sex ed in schools Let's get over our squeamishness and get real about sex education

Steps & Stages

0-1 Teething symptoms and solutions
1-2 Harnesses for toddlers
3-5 Stalling at bedtime
6-8 Help! My kid isn't paying attention
9-11 Is my child ready to stay home alone after school?
12-14 How teens enrich your life

Expert Q & A

Toddler Sibling concerns
Preschool Stop the whining
Preschool Answering tough questions
Preschool Flu prevention
School Age Tight-lipped student
Tween & Teen Controlling gaming
Tween & Teen Is it athlete's foot?

Food

• So Creamy Salmon Fettuccine
• Pasta with Fresh Greens
• Lime-Marinated Steak with Zucchini
• Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
• BBQ Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry
• Pizza Penne
• Foil-Baked Salmon with Spinach
• Oven-Braised Short Ribs with Cinnamon and Molasses

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