Family

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 Pokémon Candy Apples

How to make Pokémon Candy Apples

Gotta catch 'em all! These Pokémon Candy Apples are the perfect treat for your little trainer's next birthday party.

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Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Getting pregnant

Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Up to 10 percent of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Here’s what you should know if you think you might be one of them.

Katie Dupuis

A year of firsts: What sponsoring a Syrian family has taught me

A year of firsts: What sponsoring a Syrian family has taught me

When I first saw that photo of Alan Kurdi on the beach, I knew I had to do something. And as part of a private sponsorship group, my family helped bring a young family of four to Canada. Their lives have changed since arriving in Canada. It’s changed ours, too.

Emma Waverman

How to read food labels like a pro

How to read food labels like a pro

Some nights, dinner needs to be fast. Like frozen food from a box to the oven fast (no judgement). Make the best shopping choices with these tips.

Aileen Brabazon

The debate: Do you make separate meals for your kids and for yourself?

The debate: Do you make separate meals for your kids and for yourself?

Two parents debate whether you should cater to your picky eater.

Leah Rumack

9 fun and educational things to do in Toronto with kids

9 fun and educational things to do in Toronto with kids

Jaclyn Law

Why Vancouver should be your next family vacation

Why Vancouver should be your next family vacation

Leah Rumack

Handy printable morning routine checklist

Handy printable morning routine checklist

Getting ready for back-to-school? Check off your morning to-do list with this handy printable.

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12 easy chicken recipes

12 easy chicken recipes

These delicious chicken dinners are all winners—try one tonight!

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Cute printable lunch box cards for kids

Cute printable lunch box cards for kids

Let your kids know you're thinking about them by putting one of these funny cards in their lunch bag each day.

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How to help your kid cope with bedwetting

How to help your kid cope with bedwetting

Bedwetting can lead to a lot of anxiety for kids, especially as they get older—here's how you can help ease your kid's worries.

Louise Gleeson

10 easy pipe cleaner crafts

10 easy pipe cleaner crafts

Virtually mess-free and easy to bend into any shape you need, there are dozens of ways to use pipe cleaners in crafts for kids.

Shohra Adel

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to a bar?

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to a bar?

New parents sometimes struggle with finding the time to socialize. Here, two parents let us know what they think when it comes to bringing your baby to a bar.

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School lunch planner printable template

School lunch planner printable template

Packing lunches is a snap with our school lunch planner printable. Have your child pick two favourites from each meal category and one he's willing to try.

Tropicana

Order your custom cover of our December issue today!

Order your custom cover of our December issue today!

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10 cute play kitchens

10 cute play kitchens

Raise your spatula, these play kitchens have all the bells and whistles and are super cute, too.

Amy Valm

Parents asked by Canadian Revenue Agency to prove they actually have kids

Parents asked by Canadian Revenue Agency to prove they actually have kids

“If our kids haven’t existed for the past three and a half years, why the hell are we so tired?”

The Canadian Press

These hilarious moms get real about minivans in Montell Jordan parody

These hilarious moms get real about minivans in Montell Jordan parody

"Shopping for a van is no longer a maybe, we gotta have more room if we keep birthing these babies!"

Suzanne Gardner

Pregnant women advised to avoid South Florida due to new Zika cases

Pregnant women advised to avoid South Florida due to new Zika cases

The Canadian Press

Canadians with allergies not subject to the same EpiPen price hike as Americans

Canadians with allergies not subject to the same EpiPen price hike as Americans

The Canadian Press