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8 easy ways to quickly save for a family vacation

20 awesome family-friendly Caribbean resorts

How to find the best resort kids’ clubs

Family travel

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.

Family

Healthy eating is a challenge for a lot of families, but we have five simple tips that can make a big difference.

5 easy healthy eating fixes

Healthy family

Homemade slime is fun to make. But one of its ingredients may be toxic. Not to worry, we have a safe alternative!

The DIY slime trend may actually be toxic

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How to make homemade non-toxic cleaner for windows

Crafts

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

New parent? Say bu-bye to morning sex, saucy underwear and your social life.

#ThisIsMyLife: Life before and after kids

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#ThisIsMyLife: 6 uses for your postpartum belly

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 parenting studies we wish they would do

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Parenting styles

Why is it that everyone thinks you need to hear their opinion on your parenting?

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The debate: Do you discipline other people’s kids at the playground?

An open letter to the people judging this single mom

Public shaming is bad parenting—so, stop it!

Discipline

Parenting

We all make sacrifices for the sake of our families. But all too often, we get judged for what we do and we get judged if ever we put our own needs first.

Why you should quit being a mommy martyr

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9 new mom lessons from my first year of parenting

Stay-at-home vs. working moms: Can’t we share without being attacked?

Motherhood

Watch to see how the Lysol Foam Magic Antibacterial No-Touch Hand Wash System makes clean-up easier.

Today's Parent Approved

Visiting Toronto? There are tons of things for families to do, check out three itineraries that cover the must-see attractions for your city getaway!

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12 cheap and free things to do in Toronto with kids

27 things to do in Toronto with kids this summer

10 iconic things to do in Toronto with kids

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Kids’ fashion: What happens when kids dress themselves

Fashion

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

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How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide

5 touching children’s books about death

Books

Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

A new study suggests that schools should stop fighting the technological tide and find ways to incorporate cellphones into classwork.

Is it time schools allowed cellphones in the classroom?

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New study shows Canadian kids are among least active in the world

Is using a tablet to keep your kid occupied lazy parenting?

Help! My kids are addicted to their gadgets

School

These simple techniques will help your child self&#x2d;regulate when they are over&#x2d; or understimulated.

How to teach your kid to self&#x2d;regulate

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How to get your toddler out the door quicker

Registering for after-school programs is taking over my life!

Self-regulation

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How to use Netflix's new downloading service

Best YouTube channels for kids of all ages

20 burning questions all parents have for Treehouse

Indoor Activities

We love you, peanut butter, but these nine unexpected ideas are tops! Watch to see some delicious ways to top your toast.

9 tasty ways to top your toast

Breakfast recipes

Recipes

Make mornings a little easier with breakfasts that eat like treats. Looks are deceiving here, though: They're all fun on the outside, nutritious inside.

11 desserts you can eat for breakfast

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easy meals

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection reports that kids have received inappropriate messages on the popular gaming site Roblox.

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Kids and technology: Getting their first email account

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

5 ways to prevent your kids from seeing inappropriate YouTube videos

Video games

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Single mom, donor dad: An unconventional pregnancy story

Same-sex parents: Still just like everybody else

Banish rainy day boredom with a cardboard craft. These dollhouse apartments are fun to build and decorate.

How to make a cardboard dollhouse

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Don't throw away that cardboard box! Make a sturdy and portable art easel for your mini Monet.

How to make a portable art easel

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Family

6 awesome resort kids’ clubs

5 easy healthy eating fixes

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

#ThisIsMyLife: Before and after kids

5 annoying things that strangers say to moms

Why you should quit being a mommy martyr

Product review: Lysol Foam Magic Antibacterial No-Touch Hand Wash System

Family travel guide: What to do in Toronto in a day, a weekend or a week

12 cute fruit-themed items for kids

12 kids' books that combat anti-Semitism

Is it time schools allowed cellphones in the classroom?

How to teach your kid to self-regulate

7 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada this March

9 tasty ways to top your toast

11 desserts you can eat for breakfast

Parents warned after reports of sexually suggestive chats sent to kids on Roblox gaming hub

The unique joys of knowing your sperm donor

How to make a cardboard dollhouse

How to make a portable art easel

How to pack a hockey bag