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Why doing nothing this summer is OK

Why doing nothing this summer is OK

Instead of (over)scheduling her kids, Lisa van de Geyn decides to let the girls relax this summer.

Lisa van de Geyn

How the heck do parents co-sleep?

How the heck do parents co-sleep?

Wondering if co-sleep is for you? After sharing her bed with her daughter, this parent is in desperate need of more coffee.

Kristy Woudstra

Everyday Baby - July 14, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 14, 2013

It was nice to see Wes quietly playing this evening...

Kerianne Brown

6 healthy popsicle recipes

6 healthy popsicle recipes

These easy-to-make frozen popsicle recipes are full of fresh fruit and healthy ingredients!

Allison Young

Everyday Baby - July 13, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 13, 2013

There is nothing better than cooling off...

Kerianne Brown

What do you do when your child is in pain?

What do you do when your child is in pain?

Anchel Krishna responds to a recent study focusing on pain control in children with cerebral palsy.

Anchel Krishna

Calm the Eff Down sums up my parenting style

Calm the Eff Down sums up my parenting style

Is the Calm the F*ck Down parenting trend good advice or just another fad? Here is what our stay-at-home mom blogger thinks.

Jennifer Pinarski

Everyday Baby - July 12, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 12, 2013

Will thought Baby Wes needed some glasses while watching TV...

Kerianne Brown

Why I'm the best parent ever... on vacation

Why I'm the best parent ever... on vacation

Tracy Chappell realizes that a little break from the rules makes for a happier family.

Tracy Chappell

Everyday Baby - July 11, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 11, 2013

Sometimes a look speaks louder than words...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - July 10, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 10, 2013

How can you not have a wonderful day...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - July 9, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 9, 2013

I caught Wes sneaking away with one of his favourite "toys"...

Kerianne Brown

A friend called my toddler annoying!

A friend called my toddler annoying!

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk is surprised by her reaction after a friend refers to her daughter as annoying.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Everyday Baby - July 8, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 8, 2013

Whenever I hear the sound of splashing water coming from the bathroom...

Kerianne Brown

A bittersweet milestone

A bittersweet milestone

Susan Goldberg is both thrilled and saddened by her eldest son's recent independence when it comes to bedtime.

Susan Goldberg

Help! I hate my in-laws

Help! I hate my in-laws

Not getting along with the in-laws? Here are various strategies for dealing with them (and with your hatred).

Liza Finlay

How to overcome your greatest fears as a parent

How to overcome your greatest fears as a parent

Is there really nothing to fear but fear itself? Jennifer Pinarski puts the popular saying to the test as she faces down a few fears of her own.

Jennifer Pinarski

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

My toddler's first trip to the emergency room

After a minor mishap, Katie Dupuis' daughter Sophie made her first trip to the ER.

Katie Dupuis

Everyday Baby - July 7, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 7, 2013

Wes loves his new pickup truck...

Kerianne Brown

10 vacation must-haves for moms

10 vacation must-haves for moms

The kids are all packed, but what about you? These essentials will make your summer vacation a breeze.

Martha Li