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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.

Is this the year you finally switch to natural deodorant?

Is this the year you finally switch to natural deodorant?

Don’t sweat it! We’ve got the lowdown on going au naturel—plus five of the best natural deodorant options to take for a spin.

Natalie Stechyson

How to remove stains from carpet, couches and walls

How to remove stains from carpet, couches and walls

Amy Grieves

10 ways parenting was completely different before the Internet

10 ways parenting was completely different before the Internet

Kathy Buckworth

We tested 5 of the biggest TikTok beauty trends—here's what we thought

We tested 5 of the biggest TikTok beauty trends—here's what we thought

Amy Valm

How to clean bath toys, your car seat, water bottles and other kids’ gear

How to clean bath toys, your car seat, water bottles and other kids’ gear

Amy Grieves

10 best podcasts about parenting, mom life and work

10 best podcasts about parenting, mom life and work

From super helpful to absolutely hilarious, these career and parenting podcasts are your new go-to’s when you’re cleaning, commuting or stroller walking.

Emily McDonald

How Dragons' Den star Manjit Minhas negotiates with her tiny tyrants

How Dragons' Den star Manjit Minhas negotiates with her tiny tyrants

The Canadian entrepreneur and mom of two reveals the tactics that work equally well when negotiating with small children and CEOs.

Allan Britnell

How parents are coping with yet another round of virtual school

How parents are coping with yet another round of virtual school

Parents are worried for their kids' education, livid at the government and stressed beyond belief. A few Toronto parents explain what they're going through.

Isabel B. Slone, Toronto Life

The only 3 steps you need in your postpartum skincare routine

The only 3 steps you need in your postpartum skincare routine

You've just had a baby and that pregnancy glow faded fast—but you don't need a skincare routine with 12 steps. Try this minimal-effort regimen instead.

Katherine Flemming

We promised kids the vaccine would make things better

We promised kids the vaccine would make things better

Claire Gagne

Is this the year your family gets an electric vehicle?

Is this the year your family gets an electric vehicle?

Ilana Weitzman

Should Kids Get to Spend Their Money However They Want?

Should Kids Get to Spend Their Money However They Want?

Most experts say kids should get to spend their money how they want—even if it hurts to see them blow $40 on a soon-to-be-lost Pokémon card.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

A Guide To Parenting Fat Kids

A Guide To Parenting Fat Kids

How do you raise a fat, healthy, happy child? As a fat kid who grew into a fat adult, here’s what would have been helpful to me.

Linda Gerhardt

I just went jean shopping and I’m extremely confused

I just went jean shopping and I’m extremely confused

Amidst a pandemic, a pregnancy and a mat leave, I lost touch with myself…and denim fashion. How can a thirty-something mom find jeans these days?

Ainsley Doty

Why a social media detox might be just what you need this holiday season

Why a social media detox might be just what you need this holiday season

Whether you're a doomscroller, a comparer or someone who lives for "likes", a social media detox could make you happier this holiday season.

Vanessa Milne

Can air purifiers really reduce your COVID risk?

Can air purifiers really reduce your COVID risk?

Air purifiers can add another layer of protection from COVID indoors, along with masking, gathering outdoors when possible and reducing contacts.

Claire Gagne, Chatelaine

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

What parents need to know about COVID-19 rapid testing

Bonnie Schiedel

Going to university with a newborn almost broke me

Going to university with a newborn almost broke me

As a born and raised planner, I had my life figured out pretty early on. But things quickly changed when I went to school with a baby.

Mariam Nouser

My twins have different love languages, and it’s exhausting

My twins have different love languages, and it’s exhausting

Karen Habashi

Why it’s OK to baby your kid

Why it’s OK to baby your kid

If your older kid is asking for "uppies" or wants you to spoon-feed them their dinner, your best bet might be to just baby them.

Claire Sibonney