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Toys

Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

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.

Teaching baby consent has always been very important to me. Here’s how I'm helping my daughter to cultivate resilience and self-confidence.

Here’s how I'm helping her to cultivate resilience and self-confidence.

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Parenting

HPV screening has replaced Pap smears in many countries, and several Canadian provinces are now following suit for cervical cancer screening. Here's why.

Is there a better cervical cancer screening option for Canadians?

HPV screening has replaced Pap smears in many countries, and several Canadian provinces are now following suit. Here's why.

Is there a better way to screen for cervical cancer?

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Cancer

Women's health

These are the baby names you'll be seeing everywhere in 2023

Look out for these baby name trends in 2023

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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.

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.

These books about residential schools help kids understand the experiences of the estimated 150,000 children who faced lack of education and abuse.

15 kids' books about residential schools in Canada

It’s estimated that 150,000 kids were sent to residential schools, and that legacy of neglect, lack of education and abuse is still being felt today.

15 books that teach kids about residential schools

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27 books to help you talk to your kids about racism

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

Are you talking about race, power and justice with your kids?

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School

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

Books

Crabcakes make perfect slider patties in this fun seafood swap. Watch dietitian Noelle Martin mix these up and see how much her kids enjoy them.

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News

Once the initial shock of raising two kids under two wore off, I started to really panic. My next thought: How am I going to tell work?

I came back from mat leave 10 weeks pregnant—here's what happened

I came back from a year of mat leave 10 weeks pregnant—here's what happened

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Maternity leave

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.

Being pregnant

Disney cruises for families: 7 things you should know before you go

7 things your family should know before your first Disney cruise

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Family travel

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

Ain’t nothing wrong with loving sex! But there’s also nothing wrong with not loving it—which a new study says is far more common than we think.

Ain’t nothing wrong with loving sex! But there’s also nothing wrong with...not loving it.

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Blogs

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It may seem early to be shopping for advent calendars, but be warned: these puppies sell out fast. Let the countdown to the holidays begin!

20 toy advent calendars for kids to countdown to Christmas 2022

It may seem early to be shopping for advent calendars, but be warned; these puppies sell out fast. Let the countdown to the holidays begin!

20 toy advent calendars for kids

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Holiday

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Infertility

Opinion

In her role as Chief Mom Officer, Hilary created a collection that's equal parts adorable and affordable—with the cutest little shackets you've ever seen.

Hilary Duff x Carter's: See every piece from the actress's first collection

In her role as Chief Mom Officer, the 'Younger' star has created a collection that's equal parts adorable and affordable—with the cutest little shackets you've ever seen.

Hilary Duff x Carter's: See every piece from the actress's first baby collection

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Kids clothing

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

Style

Your kid will be fine without extracurriculars, and there are other (free!) ways that parents can create meaningful learning experiences.

This psychologist says don't worry if your kid isn't in extracurriculars this fall

Your kid will be fine, and there are other (free!) ways that parents can create meaningful learning experiences.

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

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Extracurricular activities

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. 

Kids

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

School-age

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Breastfeeding

These parents are using the queen’s death to talk to kids about colonialism

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The royal kids, aged nine and seven, joined their parents to say goodbye to the Queen—and Princess Charlotte wore a very special piece of jewelry.

All the photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at the Queen's funeral

The royal kids, aged nine and seven, joined their parents at Westminster Abbey to say goodbye to the Queen—and Princess Charlotte wore a very special piece of jewelry to honour her great-grandmother.

All the photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at their great-grandmother's funeral

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Royal family

Parents have been singing the world’s most famous lullaby to their babies for more than a century.. Learn the lyrics of the song Brahms Lullaby.

Lyrics to Brahms Lullaby

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Indoor Activities

From Pat-a-Cake to I’m A Little Teapot, find the lyrics to all your favourite lullabies in one place and discover children's rhymes you may not be familiar with. 

Lullaby lyrics

After Roe v Wade was overturned, Teigen rethought how she'd processed her loss, an abortion to "save my life for a baby that had absolutely no chance."

Chrissy Teigen revealed that her 20-week miscarriage was an abortion

The recent US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade prompted Teigen to rethink how she'd processed her loss, an abortion to "save my life for a baby that had absolutely no chance."

Chrissy Teigen just revealed that her 20-week miscarriage was in fact an abortion

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Miscarriage

Children love this classic nursery rhyme, about a baker who brought his goodies door to door. Have fun making up actions to go along!

The Muffin Man Lyrics

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To build a more inclusive future, we must not shy away from having regular conversations with our kids about race, prejudice and diversity.

Fighting casual racism starts with our children—here's what parents can do

Fighting casual racism starts with our children

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Child care

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Indigenous

Could getting a fussy infant to sleep really be this simple? A new study's "walk then sit" method says all it takes is a little stroll and a little sitting.

There’s a new way to get a crying baby to sleep: the "walk then sit" method

Could getting a fussy infant to fall asleep—and stay asleep—really be this simple? One new study says yes.

There’s a new way to get a crying baby to sleep

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baby sleep

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

Baby

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While online dating after my marriage ended, I immediately found myself in salty exchanges. Figuring out how I wanted to respond took much, much longer.

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Dating

This step&#x2d;by&#x2d;step guide makes maintaining your child’s fringe (or your own!) a total breeze. Here's exactly how to cut bangs.

How to cut bangs at home: A step&#x2d;by&#x2d;step guide

How to cut your kids’ bangs in 4 easy steps

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Dietitian Noelle Martin adds a twist to the classic BLT with a capital T. Trout makes this classic sandwich dinner&#x2d;worthy.

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With Queen Elizabeth’s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if any royal children will attend—and if kids should attend funerals in general.

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Kids and grief

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

All the baby registry must&#x2d;haves you probably never thought of, but totally need on your list.

Baby Registry Must&#x2d;Haves 2023

12 products new moms wish they'd put on their baby registry

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Pregnancy shopping

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

Newborn care

If a stranger has ever approached you to let you know how kind or polite your kid was that day, you know how good it feels. So pass it along!

If you see a kid do something nice, tell their parent

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A bowl of cereal is fast and easy, but is it nutritious? We've rounded up the most wholesome options to make your mornings better.

Healthy cereal for kids: 7 store&#x2d;bought options

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8 ways Canada’s new food guide will change how you feed your kids

Nutrition

Kids health

Turns out COVID in newborns isn't as scary as you think. Here's what a new AAP study found after looking at one million babies.

Finally! There’s some good news about COVID in newborns

Turns out newborns are more resilient to COVID than you think. Here’s what the experts have to say.

Finally! There’s some good news about newborns and COVID

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Newborn

Baby health

When it comes to extracurriculars, the zodiac says your little Leo is bound for drama club and your Taurus will thrive as class treasurer.

How to choose extracurriculars based on your kid's zodiac sign

Not sure what extracurriculars to sign up for this year? According to the zodiac, your little Leo is bound for drama club and your Taurus will thrive as class treasurer.

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Sports

With talk of the Queen's death everywhere, our children will undoubtedly hear about it and will have many questions. Here's how to approach the topic.

With the passing of our monarch, our children will undoubtedly hear about her death and will have many questions. Here's how to approach the topic.

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Education

It's been said that Her Majesty was really in her element behind the scenes with one of her 13 great-grandchildren on her lap.

The Queen's best photos with her great-grandchildren

The Queen's best photos with her great-grandchildren—and the funny things she's said about them

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Your wee student made it through the first week of school! Still, a celebratory dinner is in no one’s best interests. Here’s why.

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Back to school

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Dads

As an Indigenous mom who's read the stories of residential school survivors, sending my own son to kindergarten triggered a complicated mix of emotions.

Why sending your kid to school can be bittersweet for Indigenous moms

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Plus, is making baby food actually worth it and does colic predict later behaviour? Here's a quick roundup of the latest research that matters to parents.

Putting banana peels in cookies could make snack time healthier?

A quick roundup of the latest research that matters to parents.

The bizarre ingredient that could make snack time healthier

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