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Hey, helicopter parents—I'm your kid's teacher and we need to talk

Hey, helicopter parents—I'm your kid's teacher and we need to talk

In an open letter to helicopter parents, an elementary school teacher reveals nine extremely annoying things that parents seem to do ALL. THE. TIME.

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How to make Maple Syrup Butter Tart Squares

How to make Maple Syrup Butter Tart Squares

What’s better than a butter tart? A whole pan of buttery crust, crackled top and gooey centres is exactly the dessert you need in your life.

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Ensuring your child gets the HPV vaccine can help prevent cancer

Ensuring your child gets the HPV vaccine can help prevent cancer

Widespread use of the HPV vaccine could help eradicate cervical cancer, and reduce rates of oropharyngeal cancer, which is on the rise in men.

Claire Gagne

28 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

28 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

Grab a blanket, a flashlight, turn the lights out and read these spooky Halloween books for kids with your little ones on Halloween night.

Emily Piccinin

9 Easy Noodle Recipes

9 Easy Noodle Recipes

These nine quick and easy noodle recipes will delight your kids. Prepare for a lot of slurping.

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10 kid-friendly wrap recipes

10 kid-friendly wrap recipes

You're on a roll with easy wrap recipes. They're perfectly portable for breakfast on-the-go or tucking into a lunch box.

Amy Valm

How to decorate princess cupcakes

How to decorate princess cupcakes

These cupcakes are a regal treat for your kid's princess party. You just need icing, sprinkles, taffy and a steady hand. Happy decorating.

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7 no-fail strategies to get your kid to listen

7 no-fail strategies to get your kid to listen

WHY won't they listen! If you find yourself wondering this, we are here to help with these tricks that fellow parents swear-by.

Susan Goldberg

12 basic chicken recipes

12 basic chicken recipes

We're calling it: basic (even boring, gasp!) chicken recipes are good. They're no-fuss, easy to make and always yield tasty flavours.

Amy Valm

How to make Chicken Caesar Pizza

How to make Chicken Caesar Pizza

Yep, we just combined two of your favourite dinners into one extra-special supper. Behold the Chicken Caesar Pizza—your kid's new favourite meal.

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Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Bridget Jones's Baby, new episodes of Riverdale and a whole bunch of scary movies are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in October 2018.

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How to find an ABA therapist for your child with autism

How to find an ABA therapist for your child with autism

The right ABA therapist needs to be both qualified and a good fit for your whole family. Here's how to find one that suits your child's needs

Joel Yanofsky

15 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

15 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in October 2018.

Kim Shiffman

10 best dogs for kids

10 best dogs for kids

Thinking about adding a dog to your family? These dogs breeds are great with kids, easy to train and very loving. Oh, and super cute!

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How to make an Easy Vegetable Soup

How to make an Easy Vegetable Soup

Are you ready to get dinner on the table in 10 minutes? This veggie soup is so easy to make and will warm you up on chilly nights.

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10 Best Places to Explore in Scotland with Kids

10 Best Places to Explore in Scotland with Kids

Rugged and charming Scotland beckons families with “céad míle fáilte!” (a hundred thousand welcomes!). Here are the best things to do in Scotland with kids.

Kathryn Streeter

An incredible sacrifice: Why I became a surrogate mom

An incredible sacrifice: Why I became a surrogate mom

Bringing a child into this world is the most incredible feeling. I wanted to help another couple build their family by being a gestational carrier.

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12 cozy fall recipes

12 cozy fall recipes

The days are getting colder, get cozy with these comforting fall recipes.

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5 tips for helping your kid with ADHD have better playdates

5 tips for helping your kid with ADHD have better playdates

Kids who are impulsive, hyperactive and distractible can sometimes struggle with friendships—here’s how to help them handle social situations.

Keith McArthur

Fall haul: 13 harvest vegetable recipes FTW

Fall haul: 13 harvest vegetable recipes FTW

Get down with the delicious bounty fall has to offer. We don't mess around—there are veg chips, savoury soups and a genius sheet pan.

Amy Valm