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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.

5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

So often boredom leads to bickering. If the same old routine has got your little ones constantly squabbling, here are a few ways to keep things fresh.

Jennifer Craven

A busy mom of three tried the Peloton bike—here's what happened

A busy mom of three tried the Peloton bike—here's what happened

When I was offered the chance to take home the pricey Peloton exercise bike, I was hesitant but intrigued. Here's how I quickly became a convert.

Claire Gagne

5 non-traditional Thanksgiving sides

5 non-traditional Thanksgiving sides

Here are some new ideas for Thanksgiving sides to accompany your family's feast.

Today's Parent

What's new on Disney+ Canada for kids and families in October 2020

What's new on Disney+ Canada for kids and families in October 2020

Disney+ is always adding to their library of movies, TV shows and shorts to watch. Here's what your family can look forward to in October 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

22 Cute and Easy Halloween Costumes for Babies

22 Cute and Easy Halloween Costumes for Babies

Baby’s first Halloween involves more Instagramming than trick-or-treating. Here are 22 halloween costumes for babies that are comfortable and easy to DIY.

Mandy Milks

Why you're wrong—and right—about having an only child

Why you're wrong—and right—about having an only child

When it comes to only children, stereotypes and preconceived notions abound. Some are rubbish, but others are rooted in truth.

Tim Querengesser

15 cute kids' books about queer families

15 cute kids' books about queer families

Some kids have two moms, and some have two dads. Here are some sweet books starring queer families.

Today's Parent

The sad—but kinda sweet—reason your kid is being a jerk

The sad—but kinda sweet—reason your kid is being a jerk

Is your kid misbehaving to get your attention? For a young child desperate for a parent’s attention, even negative feedback is better than none at all.

Bridgett Miller

17 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in October 2020

17 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in October 2020

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in October 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

13 healthy comfort food recipes

13 healthy comfort food recipes

We've rounded up our favourite spins on classic, feel-good recipes. Go ahead and indulge in these healthy comfort food recipes.

Courtney Leiva

10 Proven Ways To Finally Stop Yelling At Your Kids

10 Proven Ways To Finally Stop Yelling At Your Kids

It scares your kids and makes you feel terrible—and experts say it doesn’t even work. Stop yelling with this 10-step program.

Lisa Kadane

The very best way to organize and store Tupperware

The very best way to organize and store Tupperware

Say goodbye to lost lids and tumbling stacks. You’re five steps away from having the neatly organized Tupperware storage space of your dreams.

Laura Brown, Chatelaine

How I plan to get revenge on my toddlers once they're adults

How I plan to get revenge on my toddlers once they're adults

In this excerpt from the book “Silence is a Scary Sound,” Clint Edwards shares hilarious stories and advice about the terrible twos and threes.

Clint Edwards

Docs say the flu shot is ESSENTIAL this year—but it might be hard to get

Docs say the flu shot is ESSENTIAL this year—but it might be hard to get

In a pandemic, getting the flu shot is more important than ever. But Ontario paediatricians say a wide-scale vaccination plan is urgently needed.

Claire Gagne

8 new baby and kid products our editors are loving this month

8 new baby and kid products our editors are loving this month

From Halloween-themed diapers to a compact composter that can drastically cut down your family's kitchen waste, parents will love these new fall launches.

Today's Parent

7 delicious quiche recipes

7 delicious quiche recipes

Quiche is a simple, versatile dish that's easy to prep ahead, perfect for any meal of the day.

Amy Valm

I'm a rage cleaner—it's my version of therapy

I'm a rage cleaner—it's my version of therapy

A good anger-scour of everything in my entire house helps me clear my head. Plus, rage cleaning is cheaper than going to therapy.

Katie Dupuis

My kids are back at school—can they still see their grandparents? COVID questions, answered

My kids are back at school—can they still see their grandparents? COVID questions, answered

Aaron Hutchins, Maclean's

When my son discovered that stay-at-home moms exist

When my son discovered that stay-at-home moms exist

While I love my boys with a depth and passion I didn’t know was possible before I became a parent, I would never be a stay-at-home mom.

Julia Pelly

I wanted my last name to be a burden for my daughter

I wanted my last name to be a burden for my daughter

Elamin Abdelmahmoud’s daughter was given a name that was a gift as much as it was a burden—and both were by design

Elamin Abdelmahmoud