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Do you put your kid on social media?

Do you put your kid on social media?

Should you post pictures of your kid on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Two moms debate the pros and cons.

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7 ways to save money on diapers

7 ways to save money on diapers

As a parent, you know diaper costs can really add up. Keep on budget and save money on diapers with these genius tips.

Kim Shiffman

6 easy steps to cooking dried beans

6 easy steps to cooking dried beans

Cooking dried beans is cheaper than cracking a can and yields tender, tasty results. Plus, it’s way easier than you think.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Grouchy? Don’t hide it from your kids or you’ll feel worse

Grouchy? Don’t hide it from your kids or you’ll feel worse

When you’re upset, hiding emotions from your kids may not always be the best approach.

Emma Waverman

14 goodie bags with a twist

Birthday parties

14 goodie bags with a twist

Love 'em or loathe 'em, we've got a bunch of new ways to fill goodie bags!

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6 websites that will save you money

6 websites that will save you money

Keep your wallet well-padded with these websites that will save you money.

Amy Valm

5 easy DIY beauty products to make at home

5 easy DIY beauty products to make at home

These DIY beauty products feed dry, dull, winter-weary skin with homemade formulas that are almost good enough to eat.

Erin Finlayson

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

Check out the best that our capital has to offer by swinging, climbing and sliding at one of these Ottawa playgrounds.

Amy Valm

How to handle your son's constant energy

How to handle your son's constant energy

"If my son isn't asleep, he's leaping, pouncing, somersaulting or wrestling." Sound familiar? Here's how one mom keeps up with her son's energy.

Sue Riedl

8 things you've (probably) never done unless you're a parent

8 things you've (probably) never done unless you're a parent

"I've NEVER smelled my kid's butt," said no parent ever.

Leah Rumack

Homework Help: Taking a Hands-Off Approach

Homework Help: Taking a Hands-Off Approach

When it comes to homework help, what is the best approach? New research may surprise you.

Lia Grainger

5 tips for surviving public toilets with your kid

5 tips for surviving public toilets with your kid

The loud flushes, the crowd, the tall sinks—it can all be stressful to a preschooler. Maybe for you, too. Here's how to navigate public toilets with your little one.

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14 Easy And Delicious Lunch Recipes

14 Easy And Delicious Lunch Recipes

Looking for fast and easy lunch recipes? Your kids will love opening their lunch boxes to these easy and delicious meals.

Kristy Woudstra

How to ask for a pay raise — and get it

How to ask for a pay raise — and get it

Don't doubt your worth! Here's how to ask for a pay raise in five easy steps.

Shannon Lee Simmons

Lose the whine in just one week

Lose the whine in just one week

Erin Dym

It’s National Wine Day every day for parents

It’s National Wine Day every day for parents

It's National Wine Day, so drink up!

Davina Sinnatamby

You've got to be sh*tting me—the best poop stories

You've got to be sh*tting me—the best poop stories

Six valiant parents from the Elbows Deep Brigade share their best poop stories.

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App traps: How to avoid tricky in-game purchase offers

App traps: How to avoid tricky in-game purchase offers

Your kids may be spending more than just their free time online.

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Postpartum workout: Stroller workout

Postpartum workout: Stroller workout

Turn a leisurely stroll with your baby into an awesome stroller workout with these five moves.

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Postpartum exercise: Stretches for new moms

Postpartum exercise: Stretches for new moms

Motherhood can be tough on your posture! Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp shows you four simple stretches for new moms.

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