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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.

How changes to the Ontario Autism Program will hurt kids like my son

How changes to the Ontario Autism Program will hurt kids like my son

The Ontario Autism Program gives families a lump sum of cash based on age and income. This criteria unfortunately ignores a child’s actual needs.

Janet McLaughlin

8 easy date night recipes

8 easy date night recipes

Want to enjoy a romantic dinner without needing to hire a sitter? Have a great meal at home with these easy, delicious date night recipes.

Amy Valm

Why I removed my tattoos after having kids

Why I removed my tattoos after having kids

Tattooed women like Courtney Love and Drew Barrymore used to be my idols, but after having my kids, I realized I didn’t need a bunch of tattoos to tell the world who I was.

Deana Morton

16 high-fibre recipes kids will love

16 high-fibre recipes kids will love

Make sure your kid is getting enough fibre by serving up one of these high-fibre recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Andrew Roberts

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

For starters there are more ﬂexible and more realistic models of what it means to be “a good dad” as compared to “a good mom.”

Ann Douglas

8 easy everyday cake recipes

8 easy everyday cake recipes

You don't need a party to have a cake. These simple cake recipes make any day instantly better.

Amy Valm

12 Delicious Valentine's Day treats

12 Delicious Valentine's Day treats

Looking for some sweet inspiration for your love? These Valentine’s Day treats deliver with everything from gooey chocolate to tangy tarts.

Amy Valm

Ikea hack: How to make a portable lego tray

Ikea hack: How to make a portable lego tray

We have an awesome Ikea hack for making a portable lego table that your kids can play on top of and you can easily store.

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9 best things to do on Sanibel Island with kids

9 best things to do on Sanibel Island with kids

A quick drive from Fort Myers, Florida will take you to a tropical island getaway with so much family-friendly fun to explore.

Kevin John Siazon

How to make a Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

How to make a Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Why have one boring cookie when you can make a cookie cake! This is the perfect birthday dessert for the little cookie monster in your life.

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The best plant-based food items at Costco

The best plant-based food items at Costco

The new food guide in Canada recommends we eat lots of fruits, veggies and plant-based proteins. Don't worry, Costco's got your back.

Laura Wright

11 Recipes Your Kid Can Eat With Ketchup

11 Recipes Your Kid Can Eat With Ketchup

Ketchup is a legit food group, according to many kids. If you choose recipes based on whether your kid can dip, slather or squirt it on, look no further.

Amy Valm

9 dinner-on-a-bun recipes

9 dinner-on-a-bun recipes

Give zero forks tonight and eat with your hands! When has soft, squishy bread ever let you down?

Amy Valm

Having autism made me a better mother

Having autism made me a better mother

Laura James only learned that she had autism at the age of 45, after her kids were grown. But in many ways it helped—rather than hurt—her ability to parent.

Laura James

My husband's affair changed the way I see my son

My husband's affair changed the way I see my son

I was ready to hate my husband, but I would never have expected that in my grief, I would resent our child.

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A mother with cancer to her children: 'When words fail me... at least I can say I love you'

A mother with cancer to her children: 'When words fail me... at least I can say I love you'

Lana Dyment, Maclean's

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

I was the most committed free-range parent around. But I had no idea that having a teenager would tempt me to give it up for good.

Hilary Achauer

11 Tasty Birthday Party Food Ideas

11 Tasty Birthday Party Food Ideas

It’s party time and you’ve got hungry little mouths to feed. Here are the best birthday party food ideas. Bonus: They’re all peanut-free.

Davina Sinnatamby

This Black History Month, I Want to Teach My Son the Story of triumph

This Black History Month, I Want to Teach My Son the Story of triumph

I want to make sure that my son sees strength in his colour and culture and that he has the tools to combat any prejudice he might face.

Tanya Hayles

6 easy DIY Valentines for kids (no glue or glitter required)

6 easy DIY Valentines for kids (no glue or glitter required)

These Valentines are made with love—and no glitter, glue or candy! We show you some super-easy Valentines your kiddo can make.

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