I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, my self-worth tied to the number on the scales. How did I pass that baton of shame on to my kids?

I put my kids on a diet. I was wrong.

I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, my self-worth and lovability tied to the number on the scales. Yet, I passed that baton of guilt, shame and diet culture on to my kids.

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Beach days with kids can be a lot of hassle, but with these simple tips you’ll be having family fun in the sun in no time (and take home way less sand!)

Here’s how to hate a beach day with kids a bit less

Beach trips with little ones can be a lot of hassle, but with these simple tips, you’ll be having family fun in the sun in no time (and less chance of getting sand everywhere, too!)

How to hate family beach trips a bit less

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Outdoor activities

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.

Activities

I constantly worried if my son's helmet was painful or uncomfortable. And don’t get me started on the things strangers would say when they saw us.

Opting for baby helmet therapy was the toughest decision of my life

I constantly worried if my son was in pain or uncomfortable. And don’t even get me started on the things strangers would say when they saw us walking down the street.

Putting my baby in a helmet was the toughest decision of my life

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James Van Der Beek has a brilliant colour-coded warning system

With six kids at home, it's no wonder the actor has some savvy tricks in his parenting arsenal.

James Van Der Beek just dropped a shockingly good parenting hack

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I took a family road trip across Canada with 3 kids—here’s what I learned

I worried that driving from coast to coast with three littles (including a six&#x2d;month old) might be a mistake. Here are all the tips and tricks you’ll need to survive.

I road tripped across Canada with three kids—here’s what I learned

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The butt wipe is the last step before total toilet independence, but you may need these tips to cross the finish line once and for all.

How to finally teach your kid to wipe their own butt

The butt wipe is the last step before total toilet independence, but you may need these tips to cross the finish line.

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Potty training

Not sure how to potty train your toddler? From the best methods to the pros and cons of rewards, here’s how to manage the switch from diapers to underwear. 

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

An abortion care provider explains the options and outlines where to find care in every province and territory of the country.

Abortion care across Canada

An abortion care provider explains the options and outlines where to find care across the country.

How to access abortion care in every Canadian province and territory

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No parent should have to apologize for bringing their baby to a public space—especially not by appeasing grown adults with goodie bags full of candy.

Adults don’t need goodie bags just because there’s a baby on board

No mom should have to apologize for bringing their baby to a public space—especially not by appeasing grown adults with candy.

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Crying

It feels like every summer a traumatized parent warns about the dangers of mesh lining in bathing suits. We decided to get to the bottom of it.

Can a kid’s penis really get trapped in swimsuit mesh?

It feels like every summer there's a social post by a traumatized parent warning others about the dangers of mesh lining in bathing suits. We decided to get to the bottom of it.

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Kids health

The COVID vaccine for kids under 5 is now approved in Canada. Here's what what parents need to know, including how effective it is and when to get it.

Here's what you should know about the COVID vaccine for kids under 5

10 questions parents have about the COVID vaccine for kids under 5

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Hypnobirthing is a relaxation technique that may help reduce pain and anxiety during labour. How does it work and is there any science to support it?

Hypnobirthing: What is it and does it actually work?

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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

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.

Giving birth

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Find out what you need to know about being pregnant, including common symptoms, how to manage your health, and what to expect week by week.

The terrible twos can be tough, but there are proven ways to decode your toddler's actions—and applied behaviour analysis is one of them.

Applied behaviour analysis: The big secret to understanding your toddler

The terrible twos can be tough, but there are proven ways to decode your kid’s actions.

This is the big secret to understanding your toddler

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Tantrums

Screaming tantrums in public and the notorious terrible twos: Learn how to handle the many ups and downs of toddler behaviour while maintaining your sanity.

Toddler behaviour

Sick of seeing pink for girls and blue for boys? Here's where to get the cutest gender-neutral clothing for babies and older kids.

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Kids clothing

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

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Drama, romance, unattainably beautiful backdrops—these series are perfect summer watches, all available to stream from the comfort of your couch.

Summer shows 2022: 7 series to binge-watch after bedtime

Drama, romance, unattainably beautiful backdrops—these series are perfect summer watches.

7 shows to binge-watch after bedtime this summer

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This is Actually How Much Sleep Kindergarten Kids Need

Here’s how much sleep kindergarten kids actually need

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Sleep

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Preschool

Constipation is often an early sign of pregnancy—and sometimes it continues for all nine months. Here's how to get relief from pregnancy constipation.

Constipation during pregnancy

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Does your child suffer from constipation?

How to deal with hemorrhoids during pregnancy

pregnancy symptoms

Answers to all of your questions around pregnancy health, from weight gain and diet to pregnancy bleeding, swelling, and what medications are safe to take. 

Pregnancy health

We answer all your questions about the milestone, like when babies start walking, the stages that lead to walking, signs baby is ready and how to help.

When do babies start walking? Baby's first steps

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From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

Baby development

What can newborns sleep in? Can I use crib bumpers? Check this list to of newborn baby sleep mistakes to master the parenting game.

Newborn Baby Sleep Mistakes

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Study: parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies 

How to survive your baby's four-month sleep regression

You're not evil if you sleep train your baby

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Getting your baby to sleep through the night can be a challenge. We're here to help you navigate baby sleep training, safe sleep guidelines, and naptime. 

Baby sleep

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Birthday party ideas

How many life skills on the list has your kid mastered? A 12 year old should be able to do these things like cooking, laundry and swimming

12&#x2d;year&#x2d;old skills: things tweens should know how to do

How many life skills on the list has your tween mastered?

30 things kids should know how to do by 12

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Social skills

Every parent dreads the teenage years, but they don't have to be a nightmare. Learn to navigate this complicated time with tips on teen health and behaviour.

Tween and teen

Cryptic pregnancy, also known as unknown pregnancy, is when a pregnant person is unaware they are expecting. Here's what you need to know.

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Weird pregnancy story

They're versatile, fun, safe and environmentally friendly—plus they help you avoid the stress of traffic. Move over minivans; say hello to cargo bikes.

Cargo bikes for kids: Everything parents need to know

What parents need to know about cargo bikes for kids

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Got nothing after "This Little Piggy"? Ramp up your repertoire with these games that are sure to delight your baby (and you!).

Baby games: 8 fun games to play with your little one

8 fun games to play with your baby

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Watch baby grow!

Baby games

Disneyland tips: 10 things to know before visiting in 2022

10 things to know about visiting Disneyland with kids in 2022

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Family travel

The pandemic and a baby distracted me from my hair loss after pregnancy, but looking at my photos from back then reveals how much my hairline went through.

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Maternal health

Everything you need to know about caring for your postpartum body, from managing depression and anxiety to what changes will happen in your body.

Postpartum care

A gassy baby isn’t a happy baby. If your little one could use a little help passing gas, here are some baby gas relief tips and tricks to get things moving.

Remedies for Baby Gas Relief

13 ways to help a gassy baby (including a TikTok hack we’d never seen)

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