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School-age

3 reasons why a messy bedroom is actually good for kids

Opinion

We thought we had co-parenting down—then the pandemic happened

Activities

What's new on Disney+ for kids and families in April 2020

Recipes

5 cute toast ideas your kids will love

Mom teaching her two daughters at home

Mom teaching her two daughters at home

School-age

Wait, so I'm actually responsible for my kids’ education now?

Will they be giving us a training manual? Because I am NOT prepared for this.

Our latest on Coronavirus

Couple talking in bed

Couple talking in bed

Trying to conceive

Is getting pregnant during the coronavirus outbreak a bad idea?

Is it OK to follow through with trying to conceive a baby during a pandemic that no one knows how long will last? We asked the experts.

Coronavirus playdates: Two toddlers play together

Coronavirus playdates: Two toddlers play together

Family health

We know it's hard, but kids should NOT be having playdates right now

Parent guilt: A woman drinks coffee while her children jump on the bed

Parent guilt: A woman drinks coffee while her children jump on the bed

Opinion

If your kids are alive and fed, you're doing just fine

coronavirus income benefits: A couple looks at paperwork

coronavirus income benefits: A couple looks at paperwork

Family life

What parents need to know about Canada’s new coronavirus income benefits for families

mom wiping kid's runny nose while they sit at the dining table

mom wiping kid's runny nose while they sit at the dining table

Kids health

If my kid has a cough or runny nose, what do I do?

What families need to know

Eggcellent meal ideas

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Kids health

5 reasons you should be serving your kids more eggs

Poached egg on fancy toast

Poached egg on fancy toast

Recipes

Poached egg on fancy toast

Baked Ham and Cheese Frittata

Baked Ham and Cheese Frittata

Recipes

Baked Ham and Cheese Frittata

Total 45 min

breakfast sandwich topped with an egg

breakfast sandwich topped with an egg

Recipes

Egg-in-a-Hole Breakfast Sandwich

Total 30 min

More easy egg recipes

Raising little readers

Grandmother reading to a little kid

Grandmother reading to a little kid

School-age

This simple 10-minute routine can help your kids catch up in reading

If your kid is struggling with reading, this simple routine can help boost their confidence and help them to foster a love of books.

dad reading to his kid on the couch

dad reading to his kid on the couch

Toddler

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

dad reading to young child

dad reading to young child

Parenting

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

Kids lay on couch reading book

Kids lay on couch reading book

Activities

5 sneaky ways I get my kids to read more

Girl with hearing aid reads a graphic novel

Girl with hearing aid reads a graphic novel

School-age

Yes, graphic novels count as 'real' reading

More ways to get kids to read

Grandma holds cotton candy and bubbles in her hands while granddaughter eats candy

Grandma holds cotton candy and bubbles in her hands while granddaughter eats candy

Family life

Are you paying the Grandparent tax?

All those favours from Grandma come at a cost.

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child painting as an indoor activity for kids

child painting as an indoor activity for kids

Activities

5 more indoor activities for when you're all out of ideas

little girl celebrating with our birthday party self-isolation ideas

little girl celebrating with our birthday party self-isolation ideas

Birthday parties

How to give your kid a special birthday while stuck at home

family walking around the neighbourhood and little kid is pointing at something

family walking around the neighbourhood and little kid is pointing at something

Trending

Neighbourhoods are coming together to make family walks more fun during isolation

mother online shopping during coronavirus outbreak

mother online shopping during coronavirus outbreak

Family life

Is it even OK to shop online right now?

An animated super hero girl celebrates in the sky next to a flying bird that looks surprised

An animated super hero girl celebrates in the sky next to a flying bird that looks surprised

Activities

8 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in April 2020