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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.

Could your kid's ADHD be linked to a sleep problem?

Could your kid's ADHD be linked to a sleep problem?

Researchers found that people with ADHD are likely to also suffer from sleep problems. Learn how getting their circadian rhythm back on track can help.

Jill Buchner

How to write a bestselling novel while your boobs are leaking

How to write a bestselling novel while your boobs are leaking

Alison Pick

How the pros feed their kids: 27 genius tips

How the pros feed their kids: 27 genius tips

Stress less in the kitchen, pack lunches and pull off dinner like a boss with these genius tips for feeding kids. Because they need to eat. Every day.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 signs your kid isn't an adorable kindergartener anymore

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 signs your kid isn't an adorable kindergartener anymore

Why can't they stay little forever?!

Leah Rumack

Give your kid a knife: 10 best kitchen tools for small hands

Give your kid a knife: 10 best kitchen tools for small hands

Simple kitchen tasks can build kids' confidence and food knowledge and make them more likely to try new things. Here's how to get them cooking.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

5 cookbooks you need in your kitchen right now

5 cookbooks you need in your kitchen right now

Cookbooks: they contain loads of new recipes, tips and inspiration. They're also easier than remembering that recipe you found on that website last week.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

These new Star Wars drones will blow your mind

These new Star Wars drones will blow your mind

The moment you've been waiting for is here, Star Wars fans! You can finally fly your very own Tie Advanced X1, T-65 X-Wing Starfighter or 74-Z Speeder Bike.

Jessica Spera

DIY calming jar

DIY calming jar

Is your kid battling a case of the worries? Create a calming jar. Simply turning it over and watching the glitter gently fall will help her relax.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make on-trend splatter paint sneakers

How to make on-trend splatter paint sneakers

Create your own designer sneakers at home with this simple splatter paint craft.

Mandy Milks

6 reasons meal planning will change your life

6 reasons meal planning will change your life

You have a ton of things to do in a week and making a meal plan is just one more task to add to the list. But meal planning can make your life easier.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

When facts aren't enough: Why some parents are scared of vaccines

When facts aren't enough: Why some parents are scared of vaccines

Infectious disease specialists are struggling to find a way to convince parents vaccines are safe. How can you conquer doubt when data doesn’t do the trick?

Sydney Loney

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

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

Your "Recently Watched" tab may be filled with PAW Patrol and Sofia the First, but once the kids go to bed it's your turn to binge-watch.

Jennifer Berry

My son is a hashtag

My son is a hashtag

What's the appropriate reaction for a four year old (who's very modestly internet famous) when approached by strangers? Hiss like a cat.

Nora McInerny

13 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in September

13 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in September

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

Kim Shiffman

How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids

How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids

An hour a day of smartphone and social media use isn't linked to mental health issues. But teens are on their phones much more than that.

Jean Twenge

4 ways to get the most out of your kids' RESP savings

4 ways to get the most out of your kids' RESP savings

Is your kid approaching university or college age? Here are four key things you should do before withdrawing from your RESP savings.

David Aston, MoneySense

The joy and agony of being a class mom

The joy and agony of being a class mom

Author Laurie Gelman delves into schoolyard politics in her funny new novel.

Sheri Segal Glick

When your kid has ADHD and you do too

When your kid has ADHD and you do too

It's a challenge to parent a kid with ADHD when you have adult ADHD, but it's not uncommon. Here's how many parents learn to cope.

Arlene Karidis

You won't believe which popular kids' books are actually prejudiced against children

You won't believe which popular kids' books are actually prejudiced against children

Here's how to choose kids' books that will empower, not damage, a child.

Michelle Superle

Keep talking about racism with your kids: a resource list

Keep talking about racism with your kids: a resource list

Don't wait for the news to nudge you along—keep those tough conversations going. To help out, we've rounded up our favourite resources.

Valerie Howes