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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.

Playground workout: 5 fun exercises to try

Playground workout: 5 fun exercises to try

No time to hit the gym? Try these exercises that you can do while your kids play at the park.

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Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys is the puberty book that'll help your boy become a man

Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys is the puberty book that'll help your boy become a man

Following on the heels of their successful books series on puberty for girls, American Girl has finally released an edition that targets your little dude.

Kevin John Siazon

Twin tricks: advice from a paediatrician and mom of twin girls

Twin tricks: advice from a paediatrician and mom of twin girls

So you're expecting twins. Having twins is a very particular type of parenting adventure so we asked a paediatrician her advice on dealing with two babies.

Courtney Shea

Printable school supplies checklist

Printable school supplies checklist

Backpack? Check. Cute bento box? Check. Indoor shoes? Check. Print out this school supplies list to make sure your kid is ready for September!

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13 great bath toys

13 great bath toys

From squirters to submarines to jet-skiing dogs that bark, these bath toys with make getting clean fun.

Amy Valm

Rethinking fatherhood: lessons from Canada's first paraplegic Ironman

Rethinking fatherhood: lessons from Canada's first paraplegic Ironman

Ironman and paraplegic Robert Buren wants his kids to believe that anything is possible. By Mark Mann

Mark Mann

The ultimate back-to-school guide

The ultimate back-to-school guide

It's the most wonderful time of the year—back to school, time that is. From easy lunch ideas to the best school supplies, we have everything you need.

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How to calm first day of kindergarten fears—and make drop-off easier

How to calm first day of kindergarten fears—and make drop-off easier

Both you and your preschooler are probably feeling anxious about the first day of kindergarten. These tips can help make the transition to school easier.

Christine Fischer Guy

What your kid needs to know before starting kindergarten

What your kid needs to know before starting kindergarten

Does your kid need to know how to write before she starts kindergarten? And what about MATH? Here is exactly what your preschooler needs to know.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to encourage reading in preschoolers

How to encourage reading in preschoolers

Want to raise a voracious reader? Here are five ways you can encourage your preschooler to read.

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3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

3 helpful resources for postpartum depression

PPD may seem unbearable, but you're not alone. There are tons of online resources for postpartum depression that provide support to help you through it.

Emily Rivas

How to throw a star party

Birthday parties

How to throw a star party

Make your kid’s birthday a bright one with our “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” theme—and watch the guest of honour’s face light up!

Mandy Milks

How to make a doughnut-shaped cake

How to make a doughnut-shaped cake

This cake is for every kid who can't pass a Tim Hortons without begging for a timbit! Watch how easy it is to make a doughnut-shaped cake.

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Skinfix Gentle Eczema Balm

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Skinfix Gentle Eczema Balm

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24 First-Day-of-School Books for Your Anxious Kid

24 First-Day-of-School Books for Your Anxious Kid

Help your kid prepare for school with a little help from some adorable bears, a Norse goddess and even a teacher!

Ashley Metzger

11 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in August

11 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in August

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

Kim Shiffman

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Everything you need to know about bug spray ingredients

Everything you need to know about bug spray ingredients

Overwhelmed with the task of choosing a bug spray? We've narrowed down your options for avoiding pesky insects and bug bites.

Wing Sze Tang

9 grilled cheese ideas

9 grilled cheese ideas

The flavours may change, but the cheese isn't going anywhere. Try something new for lunch with one of these delicious grilled cheese ideas.

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Lysol Foam Magic Antibacterial No-Touch Hand Wash System

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Lysol Foam Magic Antibacterial No-Touch Hand Wash System

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