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How Singing to Your Baby Boosts Their Brain

How Singing to Your Baby Boosts Their Brain

Think you have to be a great singer to sing to your baby? Think again. New research shows that your voice can boost your child’s mood, brain development and emotional connection.

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Why Product Recalls Matter More Than Ever

That new toy seemed like a great buy—until you find out it’s been recalled. With less oversight across the border, here’s how Canadian parents can stay alert and informed.

Matching Dad And Kid Outfits From Canadian Brands

This Father’s Day, skip the mug and celebrate connection—with matching dad and kid outfits from Canadian brands that are cute, comfortable, and full of heart.

Is My Baby Growing Normally? Using A Percentile Calculator

Online baby growth calculators can be helpful, but they don’t tell the whole story. Here’s how to use them properly—and why checking in with your doctor is still the most important step.

Angry? What You Need To Know About Mom Rage

Pushed to the limit by their children, many mothers sometimes turn into the Hulk. In the grip of rage, they're unrecognizable. And ashamed.

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The Tween Skincare Guide

Why Your Tween's Sudden Skincare Obsession Matters

Why Your Tween's Sudden Skincare Obsession Matters

Your tween's love of moisturizers and masks isn't going away. Here’s what you need to know.

Building A Basic Tween Skincare Routine: A Step-By-Step Guide

Building A Basic Tween Skincare Routine: A Step-By-Step Guide

From sunscreen to gentle cleansers, here’s how to help your tween build a simple, dermatologist-approved skincare routine that protects their skin through puberty and beyond.

Navigating Tween Acne

Navigating Tween Acne

Acne is common in the tween years—but that doesn’t mean your child has to suffer through it. Here’s how to help, step by step.

Decoding #SkinTok: Help Your Tween Avoid The Hype

Decoding #SkinTok: Help Your Tween Avoid The Hype

Skincare trends are infiltrating elementary schools. Here's how to navigate the hype, support your tween and build healthy habits that actually work.

Helping Your Tween Tackle Puberty Hygiene Without The Cringe

Helping Your Tween Tackle Puberty Hygiene Without The Cringe

From body odour to bacne, here’s how to guide your tween through puberty’s messiest changes with empathy, humour and expert-backed advice.

What We're Shopping For

Ten Little Splash Sandals

Ten Little Splash Sandals

These closed-toe water sandals are a must for summer and beach vacations.

Club Med Cancun

Club Med Cancun

Looking for fun in the sun? This Cancun resort is one of our top picks for families.

OLLY Prenatal Multivitamin Gummy

OLLY Prenatal Multivitamin Gummy

These prenatal gummies are formulated with folic acid, DHA, Vitamin D and Omega 3s with a tasty citrus berry flavour.

Berry Bliss Play Makeup Kit

Berry Bliss Play Makeup Kit

This safe, non-toxic makeup kit is designed just for kids with shimmery colours that wash off easily.

Charmspring Springboard

Charmspring Springboard

Approved by one of our parent testers, Charmspring designs customizable routine boards for kids.

Dagne Dover Indi Neoprene Diaper Backpack

Dagne Dover Indi Neoprene Diaper Backpack

Another parent-approved pick, this sleek diaper backpack is a must for travel.

Autobrush

Autobrush

Approved by the American Dental Association, this U-shaped toothbrush offers an innovative solution for cleaning teeth.

My Family's Review of the Dreame L40s Ultra CE Robot Vacuum

My Family's Review of the Dreame L40s Ultra CE Robot Vacuum

This robot vacuum cleans your floors while you work, parent or just put your feet up. It mostly takes care of itself, too.

What To Know About The Temu Shopping App

What To Know About The Temu Shopping App

Temu’s ultra-low prices and viral appeal are drawing in budget-conscious parents, but safety risks, ethical concerns, and unreliable quality mean shoppers should think twice before hitting “buy.”

What We're Shopping For In June 2025

What We're Shopping For In June 2025

Shop our summer must-haves, plus an exclusive promo code for discounted (but top-quality) baby gear.

Can You Buy Dermoplast For PostPartum Pain Relief In Canada?

Can You Buy Dermoplast For PostPartum Pain Relief In Canada?

Beloved by new moms, nearly impossible to buy in Canada. Here’s what to know about Dermoplast and what to use instead.

Matching Dad And Kid Outfits From Canadian Brands

Matching Dad And Kid Outfits From Canadian Brands

This Father’s Day, skip the mug and celebrate connection—with matching dad and kid outfits from Canadian brands that are cute, comfortable, and full of heart.

Pregnancy and Giving Birth

When Can You Find Out The Sex Of Your Baby?

When Can You Find Out The Sex Of Your Baby?

Can't find out your baby's gender soon enough? Here's what you need to know.

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

Did you know nausea is one of the early signs of labour? Here are eight signs of active labour that you should watch out for.

Early Pregnancy Signs: Heartburn, Gas, Tender Breasts And More

Early Pregnancy Signs: Heartburn, Gas, Tender Breasts And More

Think you might be pregnant? Here are the most common early pregnancy signs in the first month.

12 Old Wives' Tales For Predicting Gender

12 Old Wives' Tales For Predicting Gender

Trying to predict your baby's gender? From Chinese Gender charts to decoding your cravings, these old wives tales reveal if you're having a boy or a girl.

Why Unisex Baby Names are Trending

Why Unisex Baby Names are Trending

Learn why gender-neutral names are gaining popularity, how they can benefit your child and discover some of our favourites.

Pregnancy By Week

Your Pregnancy: 4 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 4 Weeks

It’s official! About now, your pregnancy can be confirmed by a blood or urine test and you know for certain you have a baby on the way. Let us be among the first to say congratulations on getting pregnant!

Your Pregnancy: 5 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 5 Weeks

Even though you probably don’t feel pregnant, the building blocks of your baby’s life are being put in place right now.

Your Pregnancy: 6 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 6 Weeks

From the top of her head to the bottom of her buttocks, your baby is about 2 to 4 mm long. She's tinier than a bean!

Your Pregnancy: 7 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 7 Weeks

This week your baby has a growth spurt. He starts off the week the size of a BB pellet and finishes it off almost double the size—as big as a green pea!

Your Pregnancy: 8 Weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your Pregnancy: 8 Weeks

It may be hard to believe, but your developing baby's organs, such as her heart and liver, are already in place inside her tiny body.

Nursery Rhyme and Lullaby Lyrics

Baa Baa Black Sheep Song Lyrics

Baa Baa Black Sheep Song Lyrics

A nursery rhyme as old as time—sing along and count those bags of wool!

As I Was Going to Charing Cross Song Lyrics

As I Was Going to Charing Cross Song Lyrics

This intriguing rhyme is a historical riddle inviting kids to explore a real London landmark and spark their imagination about a mysterious figure.

Aiken Drum Song Lyrics

Aiken Drum Song Lyrics

This quirky Scottish song about a man in the moon with clothes made of food is a favourite for sparking kids' imaginations and building vocabulary.

Girls and Boys Come Out to Play Lyrics

Girls and Boys Come Out to Play Lyrics

This classic rhyme is a joyful invitation to historical moonlit play, showing kids how imagination and teamwork made fun for generations.

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Lyrics

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Lyrics

This classic circle game makes teaching daily routines like washing faces and brushing teeth fun and active for little ones.

From Our Partners

6 Ways An Affordable, Flexible Mobile Plan Can Benefit Your Family

6 Ways An Affordable, Flexible Mobile Plan Can Benefit Your Family

Don’t let the phone bill kill your budget—find a plan that saves you time and money

Momcozy 2-in-1 Spray & Suction Electric Nasal Aspirator Review: The Soothing Essential Every Parent Needs

Momcozy 2-in-1 Spray & Suction Electric Nasal Aspirator Review: The Soothing Essential Every Parent Needs

Meet the first 2-in-1 multi-tasking mist and suction tool that helped my baby breathe easy through his first cold.

Reconnect With Nature (and Each Other) in Quebec’s the Outaouais

Reconnect With Nature (and Each Other) in Quebec’s the Outaouais

There’s something special about stepping into the woods, paddling across a quiet lake or gathering around a crackling campfire...

The RitFit M1 PRO Smith Machine Home Gym Review: The Stability And Motivation For Every Mom Hoping To Get Stronger

The RitFit M1 PRO Smith Machine Home Gym Review: The Stability And Motivation For Every Mom Hoping To Get Stronger

For both beginning and seasoned weight lifters: our experience testing the all-in-one home gym machine

New on Today's Parent

In Elio, Pixar Tackles Grief And Growing Up

In Elio, Pixar Tackles Grief And Growing Up

Bobbe Hayes

My Family's Review of the Dreame L40s Ultra CE Robot Vacuum

My Family's Review of the Dreame L40s Ultra CE Robot Vacuum

We tested the Dreame L40s Ultra CE in a busy family home to see if this robot vacuum and mop combo really makes life easier.

Vanessa Grant

5 Postpartum Privileges We Take For Granted

Postpartum care

5 Postpartum Privileges We Take For Granted

Postpartum care is vital to a new mom’s mental and physical health. But for many, that need goes unmet.

Hayley Mullins

What Causes Nosebleeds In Pregnancy And When To Worry

What Causes Nosebleeds In Pregnancy And When To Worry

Nosebleeds during pregnancy are common and usually harmless. Learn what causes them, how to treat them, and when to seek medical help.

Melissa Boufounos, CHN