March 2010

Web exclusives!

Canada's top baby names Our annual list is finally here! Find out what Canadian moms and dads have been naming their little ones over the past year. Plus, you can look up baby names by province

New tool: Is my toddler ready From walking and talking to sleeping and eating, we've consulted a paediatrician for everything you need to know about your toddler's developmental milestones

March Break Headquarters Our headquarters is filled with everything you need to keep your kids excited and entertained on their week off

High & low: Diaper bags You don't have to spend a fortune to schlep around diapers and wipes. Check out our favourite bags in different price ranges

Most embarrassing pregnancy symptoms From gas to leaky bladders, read about these common (and uncomfortable!) aspects of pregnancy

New daddy blog Follow along as father of two Corby Fine shares parenthood from a dad's perspective

From the magazine

Features

Bedtime intervention Can the Sleep Doula turn things around for the exhausted mom who won her services in a Today' Parent contest?

Sleep training: What works? New research shows that success may depend on your attitude — and your child

Getting back to sleep Your child used to snooze all night. Now he's waking up two, three or more times. Why? And what can you do about it?

Raise a creative kid (Even if you're not!)

Handing over chores 20 things you can get kids to do as they grow up

Developing internal motivation How to help your child develop internal motivation

Special Report: Teen Spirit

The freedom fighters You're a peace-loving parent, but battle lies ahead: Teens make fierce warriors when it comes to independence. From booze to body art, here's how to avoid the land mines

Teens talk What do young teens really think &mdash about their parents, their friends, their future? We invited eight kids, ages 11 to 15, to sit down over pizza and tell us about their lives. Here's that conversation

Departments

Health: Household mould Waging war on household mould

Education: Cross-country gym report Does your school get kids moving?

Behaviour: First playdates The do's and don'ts of getting kids together

Money: Seasonal kids' clothing How to get the best deals on seasonal kids' clothes

Mom time: Adult acne Who says zits are just for kids?

Uncommon Sense: To stop a bully Is it fair to make this the job of bystanders?

Steps & Stages

0-1: Breastfeeding in public
1-2: Toilet training basics
3-5: Wash your hands!
6-8: Making allowances
9-11: Boosting self-confidence
12-14: Fathers and daughters

Expert Q & A

Baby: Sleep disturbances
Preschool: Toilet training trouble
School age: Comparing siblings
School age: Attention seeker
Tween & Teen: Flu aftermath
Tween & Teen: Babysitting siblings

Food

• Beef and Veg “Stroganoff”
• Chicken Parmesan Cutlets
• Drizzle Kebabs
• Salmon Tacos with Fruit Salsa
• Sneaky Snack Bars
•Tex-Mex Shepherd’s Pie
•Tomato Pasta Sauce
•Tuscan Chicken Stew

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