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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.

5 questions to ask your kid before you agree to get them a smartphone

5 questions to ask your kid before you agree to get them a smartphone

Before you take the plunge, make sure they (and you!) are ready for this big step with five conversation starters that get everyone on the same page.

Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

Katie noticed that the parents in her fave Christmas movies are struggling, but a little Christmas cheer fixes them. Except that doesn’t happen in real life.

Katie Dupuis

#ThisIsMyLife: New Year's resolutions for moms

#ThisIsMyLife: New Year's resolutions for moms

New year, new you. So long 2018, maybe 2019 will finally be the year you only forget to pick up your kid from school like, once.

Leah Rumack

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in January 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in January 2019

A Quiet Place, Incredibles 2 and new episodes of Kimmy Schmidt and Grace and Frankie are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in January 2019

FLARE

10 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in January 2019

10 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in January 2019

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

Kim Shiffman

20 sweet recipes to up your holiday baking game

20 sweet recipes to up your holiday baking game

Grab the kids and an apron and get started on your holiday baking with these great recipes. There's something for everyone from cake to cookies.

Today's Parent

Road trips to Florida were the best part of my childhood

Road trips to Florida were the best part of my childhood

For my parents, it was tons of planning, but my childhood would have been nothing without our annual road trips south of the border.

Sarah Mariotti

7 Christmas drink recipes

7 Christmas drink recipes

Whether you're looking to sip something hot and cozy, swig some bitters or clink your mocktail, we've got you covered with these Christmas drink recipes.

Today's Parent

11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids

11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids

With picture-perfect sights and some of the best year-round festivals, there's no shortage of kid-friendly activities in Manitoba's capital city.

Daria Salamon

What having a Christmas baby is really like

What having a Christmas baby is really like

When a birthday is both merry and happy: One mom shares the story of her son’s Christmas Eve birth.

Jennifer Pinarski

13 Christmas brunch recipes

13 Christmas brunch recipes

Need some inspiration for what to serve on the big morning? Try one of these great Christmas brunch recipes.

Amy Valm

What happens after the affair—when you have kids

What happens after the affair—when you have kids

Whatever the spark, infidelity is destructive. And when there are kids in the mix, it’s even harder to deal with.

Sarah Barmak

11 satisfying hot winter breakfast ideas

11 satisfying hot winter breakfast ideas

Combat chilly winter mornings with a hot breakfast. From sweet pancakes and French toast to savoury tarts and quiches, these offerings will start your morning off right.

Amy Valm

What I learned after forcing my baby to sit on Santa’s lap

What I learned after forcing my baby to sit on Santa’s lap

Blindly following this tradition made me ignore all the usual ways I respected and protected my child

Julia Pelly

What's the best game console for kids?

What's the best game console for kids?

Whether you want portability, virtual reality or family-friendly games, game consoles offer a range of options to suit your needs. Here's how to choose.

Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media

Dear teacher, please stop giving my kid with learning disabilities homework

Dear teacher, please stop giving my kid with learning disabilities homework

This mother says quit asking kids with special learning needs to play catch-up after school.

Anita Coffin

7 things grandparents do that aren't safe for kids

7 things grandparents do that aren't safe for kids

Grandparents mean well, but with new research coming out all the time, you might need to update them on these baby safety guidelines.

Vanessa Milne

14 easy and comforting winter recipes

14 easy and comforting winter recipes

When the days are short and cold, warm up with some feel-good food courtesy of these comforting winter recipes.

Today's Parent

What parents should know before buying Google Home or Amazon Echo

What parents should know before buying Google Home or Amazon Echo

Find out what these devices can do, how well they work, and what the privacy issues are before you introduce one into your house.

Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media

12 things to do in New York City with kids

12 things to do in New York City with kids

From street pretzels to Central Park, families venturing to NYC will not leave hungry for activity, but they will leave tired—very, very tired.

Erin Hershberg