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This mom got shamed for her solution to throwing a kids' party on a budget

Birthday parties

This mom got shamed for her solution to throwing a kids' party on a budget

It's time for the birthday party madness to end: A UK mom got called out for this budgeting solution when she threw a birthday party for her twins.

Rob Jowett

Why does #BellLetsTalk ignore the mental health of new moms?

Why does #BellLetsTalk ignore the mental health of new moms?

When #BellLetsTalk forgot to talk about postpartum mood disorders, a group of moms got their own rebel hashtag trending to break the silence.

Krizia Ramos

How to do Disney (without losing your mind!)

How to do Disney (without losing your mind!)

Wondering how to do Disney without going crazy? The ultimate Today’s Parent guide to saving time, money and your sanity at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Tracy Chappell

7 genius ways to maximize your PC Optimum Points

7 genius ways to maximize your PC Optimum Points

The PC Optimum program starts on February 1. Here's how to shop smart and game the algorithm under the new points program.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

Best 100 Childrens' Books of All Time

Best 100 Childrens' Books of All Time

The best children’s stories have a shelf life of eternity. Here are our top 100 children’s books!

Today's Parent

A mom called a bar and asked if the bartender was gay for the sweetest reason

A mom called a bar and asked if the bartender was gay for the sweetest reason

A gay bar in Mississippi got a random call from a woman just looking for some parenting advice. What the bartender said to her was perfection.

Kevin John Siazon

How to ask your boss for a more flexible work schedule

How to ask your boss for a more flexible work schedule

Being a working parent is all about that elusive balance, but if you can create a more flexible work schedule, it's actually possible to achieve.

Jennifer Owens

Did your mongrel’s moniker make the list of 2017’s top dog names?

Did your mongrel’s moniker make the list of 2017’s top dog names?

The definitive list of the top names for dogs is out. Strangely, it’s not that different from the top baby names for humans.

Courtney Shea

3 ways with homemade marshmallows

3 ways with homemade marshmallows

Make treats even sweeter with easy, homemade marshmallows. They’re perfect for decorating cakes, topping a cup of hot cocoa and, of course, s'mores

Today's Parent

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

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

Your "Recently Watched" may be filled with PAW Patrol, but once the kids go to bed it's time to binge-watch. Here's what's coming to Netflix in February

Jennifer Berry

25 best things to buy at Ikea for kids

25 best things to buy at Ikea for kids

Ikea is king when it comes to trendy and affordable home decor. They're no slouch in the kids' department, either. Here are the best things to buy for kids.

Mandy Milks

7 fun activities to help reluctant readers

7 fun activities to help reluctant readers

Appeal to your kid’s unique learning style with these seven multisensory games that boost literacy and create new readers.

Vanessa Milne

This is hard to admit: I worry my husband will love our baby more than he loves me

This is hard to admit: I worry my husband will love our baby more than he loves me

When Whitney Port found out she was pregnant, she was rocked by this sudden fear that her husband would love her baby more than her.

Whitney Port, Flare

How to make Animal-Print Chocolate Bark

How to make Animal-Print Chocolate Bark

Things are about to get wild. If you are throwing your kid a jungle themed party, then make a batch of animal-print chocolate bark to feed hungry cubs.

Today's Parent

When will I start feeling like my adopted sons’ mother?

When will I start feeling like my adopted sons’ mother?

Will my identity change when I sign the adoption papers? The day they come home? A month from now? Or will I always be just some nice woman?

Wendy Litner

50 best Ikea finds under $10

50 best Ikea finds under $10

It’s easy to find something both practical and also really cute for under $10! Here’s a roundup of our fave items available in Ikea stores right now.

Alexandra Gater, Chatelaine

5 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this February 2018

5 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this February 2018

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

Kim Shiffman

Comic jokes about replacing “R-word” in new sketch—and it’s awful

Comic jokes about replacing “R-word” in new sketch—and it’s awful

Comedian Tom Segura's Netflix special, "Disgraceful," provokes anger from families with children who have Down syndrome and bullying retaliation by fans.

Krizia Ramos

Co-parenting after you’ve left an abusive relationship

Co-parenting after you’ve left an abusive relationship

Leaving an abusive partner doesn’t always end the cycle of violence, but these strategies can make it easier to cope.

Caitlin Crawshaw

When did being an average student become a bad thing?

When did being an average student become a bad thing?

We live in an era where achieving average grades or performance is seen as deficient—but some people are challenging that assumption.

Sara Lindberg