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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.

35 best Canadian books for preschoolers

35 best Canadian books for preschoolers

There's a ton of great books for preschoolers. Read on to find out which ones made our list of top Canadian kids' books!

Amy Valm

14 sweet books about Grandpas

14 sweet books about Grandpas

We've rounded up the cutest books about the special bond between kids and their grandfathers.

Jessica Spera

Dear Biological Clock: Would you please shut the hell up?

Dear Biological Clock: Would you please shut the hell up?

Katie's biological clock thinks it's time for another baby, but she's not giving in.

Katie Dupuis

Your ultimate birthday party planning guide

Birthday parties

Your ultimate birthday party planning guide

Alyssa Ashton

10 things to do in Ottawa with kids this summer

10 things to do in Ottawa with kids this summer

Looking for fun things to do in Ottawa with your kids this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

How to get the teacher you want

How to get the teacher you want

As the school year winds down, many parents start angling to get their kids assigned to the best teacher for next fall. Does that make them pushy?

Susan Goldberg

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's a best friend. Here's how to help when your child and her BFF part ways.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

30 best Canadian books for little kids

30 best Canadian books for little kids

Looking for great reads? Check out our list of top little kid books for inspiration.

Amy Valm

19 STEM books your kids will love

19 STEM books your kids will love

Want to prepare your child for a career in science, technology, engineering or math? Get them started with these great STEM books.

Davina Sinnatamby

8 things to do in Saskatoon with kids this summer

8 things to do in Saskatoon with kids this summer

Looking for fun things to do in Saskatoon this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best!

Alex Mlynek

26 best Canadian books for big kids

26 best Canadian books for big kids

There's nothing like curling up with a good novel. Check out the top Canadian books for big kids.

Amy Valm

Is 18-month maternity leave a good idea?

Is 18-month maternity leave a good idea?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to extend parental leave, but will it actually benefit you?

Benefits Canada

8 handy on-the-go snack recipes

8 handy on-the-go snack recipes

These snack recipes are perfect to make for when you're out and about and you hear "I'm hungry!" from the stroller or the backseat.

Amy Valm

Top 5 relationship peeves (and prescriptions)

Top 5 relationship peeves (and prescriptions)

At Liza Finlay's recent marriage summit, a group of Canadian women shared their relationship peeves, and she prescribed easy fixes. Here are the top five.

Liza Finlay

16 cool Father's Day gifts you haven't thought of

These Father's Day gifts are perfect for the guy who says he needs nothing.

Erin Finlayson

9 awesome things to do in Vancouver with kids this summer

9 awesome things to do in Vancouver with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in Vancouver this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

3 simple kid-friendly kebabs

3 simple kid-friendly kebabs

Kids prefer to eat with their hands, so why not play to their strengths? These three quick kebab ideas are easy, full of flavour and fun to nibble on.

Chatelaine

5 vegetable-packed recipes kids will love

5 vegetable-packed recipes kids will love

Kids and vegetables: not always an easy match. But with these fun, fresh recipes kids will love—each one with at least two veggies—there is hope!

Chatelaine

How to make Mac 'n' Cheese Cones

How to make Mac 'n' Cheese Cones

This is a party appetizer that's sure to please—and have guests asking for seconds. Here's how to make Mac 'N' Cheese cones.

Alyssa Ashton

18 awesome shark products

18 awesome shark products

Shark attack! Get a load of these adorable fishy-themed products.

Erin Finlayson