Learn how to play dreidel, the classic Hanukkah game, in four quick and easy steps.

How to play dreidel at Hanukkah

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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

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.

Activities

Why should kids have all the fun? Here are some great April Fool's Day gags that will get the whole family laughing.

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Funniest April Fools’ pranks on your kids

Games

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

There's nothing wrong with whipping out your phone to get through a meal, but you can also try these clever tips for a successful toddler restaurant outing.

Table for three: Our top tips for dining out with a toddler

Nothing wrong with whipping out your phone to get through a meal. But try these other clever ideas to up your odds for a successful and reasonably peaceful restaurant outing with the littles.

How to take toddlers to a restaurant without it sucking

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Indoor Activities

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

Family travel

Take the family on a national field trip, courtesy of Jody Robbins, author of 25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit.

25 places every Canadian kid should see

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Road trip Canada: Best routes for families

Why travelling with your kids is worth it

First-aid kit essentials for family travel

3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

For parents, horsepower and sound systems take a back seat to safety, functionality and budget. Here's how to find the right car for your growing family.

6 things to consider when buying a family car

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Family finance

Shake off the winter blues and try any of these family spring activities that will have you and the kiddos out and about.

50 fun family spring activities

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Spring cleaning: How to get your kids to help

Outdoor activities

Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable Ramadan books for kids that celebrate messages of kindness and giving back.

Ramadan Books for Kids 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable books that celebrate messages of kindness and giving back.

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Books

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

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There's no proof that the COVID vaccine causes infertility

Ignore the anecdotes—there’s no proof the COVID vaccine causes infertility

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Infertility

Infertility can be devastating – but it’s also incredibly common. Learn about the causes of infertility, treatments, IVF, secondary infertility, and more. 

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

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Gardening

From lotus and water births to vaginal seeding, here's what you need to know about the overall safety of some popular alternative birthing methods.

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

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Giving birth

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

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funny

I used to be so deeply afraid of making a mistake that I spent all of my time overanalyzing every little thing. Then I found behavioural therapy.

I used to be so deeply afraid of making a mistake that I spent all of my time overanalyzing and overthinking every little thing.

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Women's health

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Entertainment

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inspiring

What causes encopresis and how to treat this medical condition that causes your older kid to accidentally poop their pants.

Why would a 7 year old poop their pants? Could it be Encopresis?

It's super frustrating when your kid has poop accidents, but there might be a medical reason.

Is this why your kid is pooping their pants?

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Kids health

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Opinion

Fashion can be fun, but it can also hurt people, animals and the planet. Luckily there’s plenty you can do to reduce your family’s fashion footprint.

Fashion can be fun, but it can also hurt people, animals and the planet. The good news is there’s plenty you can do to reduce your family’s fashion footprint.

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Kids clothing

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

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Celebrity moms

Here’s what parents need to know about gripe water, from its ingredients to potential side effects—and whether it actually works.

What is gripe water?

It’s an age&#x2d;old remedy, but does it work? Here’s what you need to know about giving gripe water to your colicky newborn or baby.

Should you give gripe water to your fussy baby?

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Colic

A colicky baby can leave parents feeling helpless. We help you figure out whether or not it's colic and what remedies may actually help. 

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

We chatted with a fertility specialist to see if the reality star's newfound taste for uncooked bull testicles has any basis in science.

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Dishing out hundreds of dollars every couple years can be frustrating, but these programs with free glasses for kids offer a helping hand.

Here's where to get free glasses for your kids in Canada

Dishing out hundreds of dollars for your kids' eyeglasses every couple years can be frustrating, but these free programs offer a helping hand.

Where to get free glasses for your kids in Canada

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Family health

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refugees

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Labour and delivery

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Motherhood

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'I just wanted to give this movie to that 13-year-old me.'

Turning Red’s director Domee Shi talks periods, puberty and Asian representation

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diversity

The Birds Papaya blogger commissioned photographer Theresa Morphy to capture one of her final feeds with her fourth child.

Weaning can be bittersweet, but Sarah Nicole Landry made it beautiful too

These stunning photos helped Sarah Nicole Landry come to terms with weaning baby Lemmie

Breastfeeding

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

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Maternal health

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Celebrity baby names

Trying to pick the right name for your baby? Check out our lists of the year’s most popular baby names and meanings, top names for boys and girls, and more.

Baby names

Grab baby name inspiration from these badas* and bold feminists who made—and are making—history.

19 awesome feminist baby names

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New baby

Sleep consultant Alanna McGinn reveals the easy ways you can adjust your baby’s sleep schedule so spring forward is less disruptive for your family.

How to adjust baby’s sleep schedule

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How to get your baby to sleep through the night

Half of babies still sleep with unsafe bedding

Daylight saving time and your baby’s sleep schedule

Baby sleep: When your newborn is up all night

Sleep

Shopping

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Education

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

Having a baby can make you take a second glance at the products you use at home and what you put in your body. Here’s what new parents should know.

What new parents should know about chemicals and toxins

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Science

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School

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Beauty

Nicole Racine, Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan

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Parenting

Here's why I got my 5-year-old's ears pierced at a tattoo & piercing studio

Here's why I got my 5-year-old's ears pierced at a tattoo and piercing studio

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