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10 strange pregnancy symptoms nobody tells you about

10 strange pregnancy symptoms nobody tells you about

Everyone talks about morning sickness, moodiness and cravings, but your mom friends didn't mention these possibly-TMI, totally strange pregnancy symptoms.

Today's Parent

This 4-year-old's thoughts about the new Aladdin film are so on point

This 4-year-old's thoughts about the new Aladdin film are so on point

We love her passionate message to Princess Jasmine—it just shows that the movement to raise strong independent girls is working!

Kevin John Siazon

What supplies do I need for a home birth?

What supplies do I need for a home birth?

If you're planning a home birth, or tend to have fast labours, consult this list of home birth supplies as part of your labour and delivery prep.

Today's Parent

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Inception, the Jurassic Park series, and new episodes of Jessica Jones are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Kevin John Siazon

Elimination communication: Can infants actually be potty trained?

Baby development

Elimination communication: Can infants actually be potty trained?

Parents can use timing, cues and intuition to essentially potty train an infant. It's called "elimination communication." But is it worth the hassle?

Claire Sibonney

You'll never guess Princess Charlotte's adorable nickname from dad Prince William

You'll never guess Princess Charlotte's adorable nickname from dad Prince William

Even royal dads give their little ones too-cute nicknames—though we never would have guessed the French-inspired moniker Prince William chose for Charlotte!

Meaghan Wray, Hello! Canada

11 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

11 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in June 2019

Kevin John Siazon

Please make it stop: the end-of-the-school-year schedule is stressing me out

Please make it stop: the end-of-the-school-year schedule is stressing me out

Field trips, wacky hair day, teacher gifts, recitals, fundraisers—this relentless schedule is too much for one mom to handle.

Rachel Toalson

Yup, you’re doing it right: 12 signs that breastfeeding is going well

Yup, you’re doing it right: 12 signs that breastfeeding is going well

The early days of learning how to breastfeed your baby can be full of questions. Here are 12 reassuring signs that breastfeeding is going well.

Louise Gleeson

Prince Louis showed off his latest milestone this weekend! See all the cute photos

Prince Louis showed off his latest milestone this weekend! See all the cute photos

Prince Louis toddled through mom Kate Middleton's new nature garden while Prince George and Princess Charlotte kicked off their shoes. See the cute pics!

Jessica Pollack

My mother-in-law admitted she doesn’t love all the grandkids in our blended family equally

My mother-in-law admitted she doesn’t love all the grandkids in our blended family equally

In Rebecca Eckler's new book, "Blissfully Blended Bullsh*t," (out May 25) she wonders, “Is love always equal in a blended family?”

Rebecca Eckler

How siblings can help during the home birth of a baby sister or brother

How siblings can help during the home birth of a baby sister or brother

This home birth was a whole-family experience: the older siblings each had a role in welcoming their new baby sister to the world.

Julie Stanley

Hand-me-downs are a new mom’s blessing and curse

Hand-me-downs are a new mom’s blessing and curse

I sobbed in gratitude as I unfolded outfit after outfit. But little did I know that my battle with overstuffed closets had just begun.

Claire Lawrence

10 surprising foods you need to start refrigerating ASAP

10 surprising foods you need to start refrigerating ASAP

Plus, a life-changing hack for storing natural peanut butter.

Laura Jeha, Chatelaine

10 photos that celebrate and honour ‘imperfect’ post-baby bodies

Postpartum care

10 photos that celebrate and honour ‘imperfect’ post-baby bodies

These bodies gave life, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. A shoutout to all the women sharing images of their postpartum bodies.

Simone Olivero

10 Postpartum Hair Loss Products to Help Grow Stronger Hair

Postpartum care

10 Postpartum Hair Loss Products to Help Grow Stronger Hair

After surviving labour, losing your hair feels like a cruel joke. If you’re looking to treat or prevent postpartum hair loss, consider one of these products

Chelsea Dolan

Chamomile tea for babies: Is it safe and does it work?

Chamomile tea for babies: Is it safe and does it work?

People say that chamomile tea can help babies with gas, colic and difficulty sleeping. Here’s what the medical community thinks.

Cameron French

How to raise a helper

How to raise a helper

Young kids naturally want to help out, so how do you foster that as they get older? Here are five ways to raise a helper.

Erinne Magee

10 things to do in L.A. and Southern California with kids

10 things to do in L.A. and Southern California with kids

For a mix of sun and fun (all within a quick drive), take the whole family on a trip to Los Angles, Huntington Beach, and San Diego.

Barry Choi

What to do when your toddler won't stay in the stroller

Toddler behaviour

What to do when your toddler won't stay in the stroller

Does your kid suddenly hate being strapped in? Here are some survival tactics for when you have no choice and need to get a move on.

Bonnie Schiedel