It can be difficult to find the right words to help a child cope with the death of a loved one. These books can help kids through the grieving process.

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Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Books

Forget the craft room, for your child's next crafty project head straight to the pantry for inspiration.

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Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

No need to add a side of bacon to this recipe, because we put the bacon right in the pancakes. That's right, fluffy pancakes with salty, crunchy bites of bacon, all covered in maple syrup. Is it breakfast time yet? Your kids will love watching this short video and then pitching in to help while you grope at the coffee maker with one eye open.Get the <a href="/recipe/make-ahead-meals/bacon-pancakes/">Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes recipe.</a>

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Get your grain on with this delicious quinoa banana bread recipe that is perfect for an after-school snack, breakfast treat or bake sale contribution. Our secret ingredient for this kids’ recipe? The mom-approved balance of protein-packed quinoa and decadent chocolate chips. Your little ones will love learning how to bake with this easy recipe (and fun video that you can watch together in under two minutes).Get the <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/recipe/snacks/quinoa-banana-bread-recipe/">Quinoa Banana Bread recipe.</a>

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Looking for kid-friendly recipes that you can make together and will tempt even the pickiest eaters? Have your kids create their very own personal-sized pizza masterpiece by arranging their favourite ingredients just the way they like them. The crusts are made using Indian naan bread, so no kneading required. Sprinkle on some cheese—a little or a lot, depending just how cheesy they want to get. Watch our short video together to see how it all comes together! Get the <a href="/recipe/lunch/quick-grilled-pizza-margherita/">Easy Pizza Bites recipe.</a>

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A controversial new diagnosis might account for why you feel so burnt out. But many doctors question whether it's a real medical condition.

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Spring baby names

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Pregnancy

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This DIY advent calendar is adorable and incredibly easy to make—the kids will love opening a new envelope each day to find a new Christmas activity or surprise. Watch our video for step-by-step instructions from Kalpna Patel, and get crafting. Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a>

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Are the benefits of banking your baby's stem-cell-rich umbilical-cord blood enough reason to overlook the limitations and costly fees of this practice?

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These cute twins dancing in their high chairs will make your day. 

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Kids

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Kids health

Unsure how to talk to your child about loss? These extraordinary children's books about death will help you start the conversation.

5 touching children's books about death

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This video of five-year-old Claire Koch at her Christmas concert will melt your heart.

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Holiday

This wonderful ad may make you rethink your toy-buying habits when it comes to your little girl.

Toys

Incredible photos of Miles, aka Batkid, and his special Make-a-Wish day.

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Your kids will love the amazing domino tricks in this far-out video. Watch it now!

Games

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