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The pressures of playing Tooth Fairy

The pressures of playing Tooth Fairy

A recent survey from Visa Canada suggests parents average $68.80 per child for their set of baby teeth. Is the Tooth Fairy too generous?

Emma Waverman

How to get your kids to listen

How to get your kids to listen

Best strategies for how to get your kids to listen.

Susan Goldberg

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

With outdoor fun comes the odd bump, sting or cut. Follow our first aid guide to know just what to do when your child gets a summer ouchy.

Mary Vallis

9 things parents should know about food dyes

9 things parents should know about food dyes

An update on artificial food dye and its impact on kids' health and behaviour—and tips for spotting it in common foods.

Joelene Huber

The Working Parents' Guide to Dealing with Sick Kids

The Working Parents' Guide to Dealing with Sick Kids

Allison Young

10 tips for helping children with autism

10 tips for helping children with autism

Here are ten meaningful ways you can make a difference for someone living with autism.

Martha Herbert with Karen Weintraub

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

Shandley McMurray shares the heartbreaking impact of bullying on her nine-year-old daughter.

Shandley McMurray

Diaper bag essentials

Diaper bag essentials

Wondering what you really need to schlep around in your diaper bag and what you can safely leave at home? Here's a quick list of what you should pack for your newborn before you head out.

Today's Parent

Celebrating a new kind of Hanukkah

Celebrating a new kind of Hanukkah

Mireille Silcoff wants to throw her toddler a Hanukkah party, but there's one problem: she can't find any Jews to invite!

Mireille Silcoff

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

How does this next generation learn about our soldiers and the commitment they made to this country if they aren't in school?

Ian Mendes

Important precautions for a healthy pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Important precautions for a healthy pregnancy

Your guide to keeping baby happy and healthy while in the womb.

Wendy Haaf

Revenge of the teenage girl

Revenge of the teenage girl

Maclean's latest article looks at a new wave of teenage girls who are fighting back against stereotypes, social pressure and our sexed-up culture.

Anne Kingston

How to make mini hockey sticks

How to make mini hockey sticks

These cute mini hockey sticks are a fun and easy craft to make at your hockey party.

Emily Piccinin

Breaking up in the age of Facebook

Breaking up in the age of Facebook

After a cyber affair destroyed her relationship, this new mom couldn't help but snoop on ex's Facebook profile. Here's help for parents navigating their social networks after a separation.

Kristin Auger

You know you're a parent when...

You know you're a parent when...

See how our readers responded when we asked them to finish the sentence, "You know you're a parent when...." Funny!

Today's Parent

How to parent through tough times

How to parent through tough times

Psychotherapist Liza Finlay offers advice on how to parent through tough times.

Haley Overland

Tips for parents of kids with autism

Tips for parents of kids with autism

In honour of World Autism Awareness Day, Amy Baskin shares her tips for parents of kids with ASD.

Amy Baskin

6 parenting rules (not) to live by

6 parenting rules (not) to live by

Don't let them drink juice, watch TV or play video games... The list is endless. Here are some parenting rules Shalini Roy refuses to live by.

Shalini Roy

True confessions of a disorganized mom

True confessions of a disorganized mom

Haley Overland wonders if sucking at scheduling makes her suck as a mom.

Haley Overland

Why being selfish makes me a better father

Why being selfish makes me a better father

Can putting yourself first make you a more generous father and husband? This dad believes so.

Ben Kaplan