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Pica during pregnancy: An eating disorder that isn’t actually about food

Pregnancy health

Pica during pregnancy: An eating disorder that isn’t actually about food

Pining for non-food items during pregnancy? That’s an eating disorder called pica and, although it can cause problems, it is treatable.

Grace Toby

These are the vaccines you need during pregnancy—and the ones you absolutely shouldn’t get

Pregnancy health

These are the vaccines you need during pregnancy—and the ones you absolutely shouldn’t get

From the whooping cough vaccine to the flu shot and the MMR, here’s what’s safe and what’s not when it comes to vaccines during pregnancy.

Karen Robock

To all the great dads out there: We see you

To all the great dads out there: We see you

We see you worrying, teaching, growing, loving. We may not always tell you this, but we see all you do—and love you for it.

Kristen Thompson

John Legend wants more change tables in men's rooms and we couldn't love him more

John Legend wants more change tables in men's rooms and we couldn't love him more

We chatted with the singer about his latest Pampers campaign, sharing diaper duty with Chrissy Teigen and how his father influenced him as a dad.

Jessica Pollack

I'm a better mother because I only have one child

I'm a better mother because I only have one child

Deep down, I knew the chances of me being able to manage my mental health would decrease dramatically if I welcomed another child into the world.

Tara Mandarano

Kate apologizes to little girl for not wearing her ‘Princess Elsa dress’

Kate apologizes to little girl for not wearing her ‘Princess Elsa dress’

One little girl was adorably puzzled when the Duchess of Cambridge showed up in Cumbria in an ensemble a bit more suited to shearing sheep than a gown.

Meaghan Wray

Summer Sun Protection: A Guide for Kids and Babies

Summer Sun Protection: A Guide for Kids and Babies

Here’s everything you need to know about sun protection this summer, including UPF rash guards and the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens.

Karen Robock

This new "salad frosting" product gets everything wrong about kids and vegetables

This new "salad frosting" product gets everything wrong about kids and vegetables

The new Salad ‘Frosting’ is Ranch dressing disguised as icing. Weird, right? But what's worse, the company is encouraging parents to lie to their kids.

Chris Deacon

8 barbecue tools to get you grilling this summer

8 barbecue tools to get you grilling this summer

From roasters and smokers to scrapers and accessories, up your grilling game this summer with these awesome barbecue essentials.

Simone Olivero

We've finally got a new Frozen 2 trailer and OH. MY. OLAF.

We've finally got a new Frozen 2 trailer and OH. MY. OLAF.

The new trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 is finally here—and we have even more questions than before! Like who is making those purple flames?

Kevin John Siazon

Beaming Prince Louis shows off his royal wave at Trooping the Colour

Beaming Prince Louis shows off his royal wave at Trooping the Colour

The Cambridge family's youngest member made a big impression on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Queen's birthday. Can you even?

Jessica Pollack

Pregnant women, you're officially high-level athletes

Pregnant women, you're officially high-level athletes

A new study puts pregnancy in the same category as Ironman triathlons when it comes to peak human endurance. Can we take a moment?

Chris Deacon

Why attachment is the only thing that really matters in baby’s first year

Baby development

Why attachment is the only thing that really matters in baby’s first year

Early experiences with primary caregivers help infants understand the world around them as well as what to expect throughout life.

Nikki Martyn

The Canadian Paediatric Society Has Released Surprising New Screen Time Rules

The Canadian Paediatric Society Has Released Surprising New Screen Time Rules

Stop watching the clock, says the Canadian Paediatric Society. But that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’t be heavily involved in their kids’ media use, according to new screen time rules.

Chris Deacon

Chrissy Teigen took Luna to candy court—and it's the best thing you'll see today

Chrissy Teigen took Luna to candy court—and it's the best thing you'll see today

Our favourite celeb mom called order in the candy court, where three-year-old Luna stood her ground to get her sweet fix.

Jessica Pollack

A working mom’s tips for surviving summer vacation

A working mom’s tips for surviving summer vacation

It practically takes a flight controller to manage all the scheduling of camps and activities throughout the summer. Here’s how I survive summer vacation.

Hilary Thompson

Should you worry that sunscreen ingredients could be entering your kid’s bloodstream?

Should you worry that sunscreen ingredients could be entering your kid’s bloodstream?

A new FDA study may lead to some sunscreens being taken off store shelves. That's because unsafe ingredients in sunscreen may enter kids' bloodstreams.

Vanessa Milne

This mom gave birth in the car and her 10-year-old son's video went viral

This mom gave birth in the car and her 10-year-old son's video went viral

The supermom managed to keep her cool as she delivered her own baby in the car, with two other kids crying in the back and a third playing videographer!

Natalie Harmsen

Why are we paying girls less than boys for summer work?

Why are we paying girls less than boys for summer work?

A Girl Guides report that suggests pay inequity starts early has reframed a debate previously restricted to working-age adults.

Kyle Edwards, Maclean's

Losing my job helped my kid in ways I didn't expect

Losing my job helped my kid in ways I didn't expect

I now realize my stressed-out routine was affecting my daughter in ways I hadn't seen—so I'm making some changes before going back to work.

Amanda Etty