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 my daughter stopped sucking her thumb

How my daughter stopped sucking her thumb

While Tracy went to extreme measures to get Anna to kick the habit, Anna had other plans.

Tracy Chappell

Healthy treats for kids: 5 options from the freezer aisle

Healthy treats for kids: 5 options from the freezer aisle

Who needs sugary popsicles when you can opt for one these healthier frozen treats to beat the heat?

Theresa Albert

12 super simple salad recipes

12 super simple salad recipes

These super tasty salads will tempt even the pickiest of eaters.

Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh

My kids can't handle mosquito bites!

My kids can't handle mosquito bites!

Ian Mendes tries to find an upside to the fact that his daughters have allergic reactions to mosquito bites.

Ian Mendes

Why parents deserve a pat on the back more often

Why parents deserve a pat on the back more often

When it comes to parenting, Susan Goldberg has a new appreciation for her role as mom.

Susan Goldberg

My chatty toddler

My chatty toddler

Sophie talks more and more every day, but Katie says her toddler comes by it honestly.

Katie Dupuis

Run-at-home mom: How do you handle parenting criticism?

Run-at-home mom: How do you handle parenting criticism?

When it comes to different parenting styles, Jennifer believes there should be less criticism and more open, friendly discussion.

Jennifer Pinarski

In theatres: Despicable Me 2

In theatres: Despicable Me 2

Editorial intern Sarah Steele got a sneak peek at the new animated film, Despicable Me 2. Check out her review!

Sarah Steele

Special-needs parenting: Adapting activities for your child

Special-needs parenting: Adapting activities for your child

Anchel experiences true community spirit in action at a work event last week.

Anchel Krishna

6 signs you need couples therapy

6 signs you need couples therapy

Here are signs you and your partner might benefit from couples therapy, and what to expect from it.

Liza Finlay

Everyday Baby - June 20, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 20, 2013

One of Wes's favourite things to do is to play with the bubble machine...

Kerianne Brown

Tracy's mama memoirs: How to raise a reader

Tracy's mama memoirs: How to raise a reader

What can you do to encourage your kids to love books?

Tracy Chappell

Everyday Baby - June 19, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 19, 2013

I found someone trying to make a big mess this morning by pouring his milk onto the floor...

Kerianne Brown

Best Zoos and Aquariums Across Canada

Best Zoos and Aquariums Across Canada

From land to sea, gather the family and explore the best wildlife and marine life that Canada has to offer.

Amy Valm

How to help your kids get ready for camp

How to help your kids get ready for camp

First summer away? Here's how to get your kids ready for sleepover champ.

Randi Chapnik Myers

Do your kids look like you?

Do your kids look like you?

Mother admits she's jealous that her kid looks like his dad

Rebecca Eckler

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Considering Canada's great outdoors, choosing the best places to camp wasn't easy. See what you think of our favourite camping spots.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

How to balance your mother load

How to balance your mother load

Carly Cooper

Everyday Baby - June 18, 2013

Everyday Baby - June 18, 2013

Wes is all cleaned up after his bath and ready for bed...

Kerianne Brown

19 best Canada Day events

19 best Canada Day events

Celebrate the birth of our nation by checking out one of these great Canada Day events across the country.

Cassandre Cadieux