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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 to make Raspberry Sweetheart Cookies

How to make Raspberry Sweetheart Cookies

You know what your sweetheart needs? A Sweetheart Cookie, of course! This treat only requires three ingredients so you can whip it up in no time.

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How to make a Malted Milk-Chocolate Semifreddo

How to make a Malted Milk-Chocolate Semifreddo

This chocolate mousse is coming your way. It will cool you down on hot summer days or pick you up on cold, dreary winter days.

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Is it sibling bullying? How to tell when the fighting has gone too far

Is it sibling bullying? How to tell when the fighting has gone too far

Fighting with siblings is a childhood rite of passage, but sometimes it goes too far. Here's how to tell if it's sibling bullying.

Colleen Seto

25 super cute umbrellas for kids

25 super cute umbrellas for kids

Don't fret when it rains, instead hand your kid one of these adorable umbrellas and let them enjoy a stylish (and dry) stroll.

Jessica Spera

12 travel destinations that kids with autism will love

12 travel destinations that kids with autism will love

These airports, attractions, cruises, resorts and destinations go the extra mile for kids with autism and other special needs.

Lisa Kadane

What to do if you're just not into sex after baby

What to do if you're just not into sex after baby

We spoke to an expert in postpartum sex to find out what new moms can do to get their sexy back. The answers may not be super sexy, but they'll work.

Amy Lazar Kleiman

17 unique summer camps in Toronto

17 unique summer camps in Toronto

It’s going to be the best summer ever! From special effects 101 to pirate training, we’ve rounded up the most awesome summer camps in Toronto for 2018.

Adrienne Brown

11 reasons parents love Costco

11 reasons parents love Costco

Where can you buy everything from diapers to diamonds and all that's in between? Costco! Here are all the reasons why parents love this one-stop shop.

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15 fun Family Day events in Toronto

15 fun Family Day events in Toronto

From popping in the bubble wrap room to hanging with exotic animals, these are some of the cool activities happening in Toronto this Family Day.

Katie Dupuis

Why the new Gerber Baby is step in the right direction—but just a small one

Why the new Gerber Baby is step in the right direction—but just a small one

Little Lucas Warren’s win is a heartening moment for people living with disabilities. But it’s also a reminder that we’ve got a diversity-casting problem.

Katie Underwood, Chatelaine

Sign up for Home Cooked, our new food newsletter

Sign up for Home Cooked, our new food newsletter

You need to sign up for our new food newsletter—Home Cooked! It's full of quick and easy recipes, tips for picky eaters, how-to videos and more. So dig in.

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I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

A long commute to work means that I have to cram a whole lot of parenting into one measly hour. Can’t more companies embrace flex work schedules?

Kearie Daniel

Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?

Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released guidelines on illness prevention. Is your child's doctor following them?

Julia Pelly

The Perfect Nanny is every working mother’s nightmare

The Perfect Nanny is every working mother’s nightmare

This bestselling novel slices into our worst fears and exploits the guilt of working mothers. It’s painful to read—and yet I couldn’t put it down.

Leah McLaren

Early research shows promise for new autism drug

Early research shows promise for new autism drug

Researchers are hopeful about a medication under development to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Arlene Karidis

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

Travelling with a child on the spectrum can be daunting, but a little extra preparation will make things go smoother for the whole family.

Joel Yanofsky

10 new family-friendly Ikea products that we love

10 new family-friendly Ikea products that we love

Get excited, because IKEA has released new products and they're pretty spectacular. From step stools to stuffies, there's something for everyone.

Mandy Milks

6 DIY Valentines That Are Almost as Easy as Store-Bought

6 DIY Valentines That Are Almost as Easy as Store-Bought

These DIY valentines don’t require glue, glitter or candy. And your kids can basically make them on their own. So what are you waiting for? #minimaleffort

Mandy Milks

Crafting for kids: Valentine’s Day hair band

Crafting for kids: Valentine’s Day hair band

Looking for Valentine's Day craft ideas? Watch our short video tutorial for making an easy yet beautiful heart hair band to give to a Valentine.

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What’s the internet’s problem with Tom Brady kissing his son?

What’s the internet’s problem with Tom Brady kissing his son?

During an episode of Tom vs. Time, the New England Patriots’ quarterback sparked controversy, sharing a lengthy kiss on the lips with his 11-year-old.

Rob Jowett