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Where are the dads? They need to rise up, now

Where are the dads? They need to rise up, now

Fathers need to be out in the world demanding childcare and support for working parents with the same fervour as mothers.

Kerry Clare, Chatelaine

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

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

From an epinephrine auto-injector for kids with allergies to family barbecuing essentials, parents are going to love these new launches.

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10 great steak recipes

10 great steak recipes

Sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into a juicy steak. You're in luck, because these prime recipes make the cut. (See what we did there?)

Amy Valm

Age-by-Age Guide to Getting Your Kid to Talk to You

Age-by-Age Guide to Getting Your Kid to Talk to You

We don’t need to be our kids’ best friends, but it’s nice to hear about their day. Here’s what to do when it comes to getting your kid to talk to you.

Claire Gagne

Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent?

Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent?

TV shows still seem to stereotype fathers as inherently ill-suited for parenting. Why haven't they caught up with the expectations of modern fatherhood?

Erica Scharrer

Is your kid suddenly asking big, impossible questions?

Is your kid suddenly asking big, impossible questions?

You’re not just imagining it! Coronavirus has led more kids to ask about tough topics like death and loneliness. Here's the best way to address them.

Jana Mohr Lone

You know we're black, right?

You know we're black, right?

Tracey Steer grapples with talking to her daughter about race without making it a big issue.

Tracey Steer

We need to rethink the way we teach kids table manners

We need to rethink the way we teach kids table manners

The message that eating food with your hands is unmannered is dripping with the control and shame of colonization, and it’s a harmful one to teach kids.

Joshna Maharaj

15 virtual summer camps for kids

15 virtual summer camps for kids

Was your kid's camp cancelled? These virtual summer camps may just be the next best way to keep kids engaged an entertained this July and August.

Simone Olivero

15 delicious BBQ sides

15 delicious BBQ sides

It's summer, so live your best life with a BBQ accompanied by these easy and tasty sides.

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5 sneaky ways I get my kids to read more

5 sneaky ways I get my kids to read more

Have a reluctant reader at home? These tactics will get kids to read without them even noticing it. Sort of like sneaking veggies into pasta sauce.

Jacqueline Miller

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

Moving in with the grandparents was already a growing trend, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-generational homes have become especially enticing.

Sadiya Dendar

Why anti-Black racism persists in Canadian schools

Why anti-Black racism persists in Canadian schools

When her child encounters racism in kindergarten, a mother challenges the Canadian myth of inclusion

Naila Keleta-Mae

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in July 2020

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in July 2020

Crazy Rich Asians, The Girl on the Train and the new Baby-Sitters Club series are coming your way. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in July 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

Will your kids be friends as adults?

Will your kids be friends as adults?

There are no guarantees your kids will be besties when they grow up, but how you parent can impact their relationship in adulthood.

Lisa Kadane

“We decided to divorce—then the lockdown happened"

“We decided to divorce—then the lockdown happened"

It’s very hard to be in the same house with my husband, but I just keep looking at my kids.

as told to Danielle Groen, Chatelaine

26 rotten jokes for kids that are actually kind of funny

26 rotten jokes for kids that are actually kind of funny

A lot of jokes your kids recite are less than exciting. But we promise, these zingers will give everyone in the family a chuckle.

Lindsay Parker

Here’s what to do if you’re in a fender-bender with kids in the car

Here’s what to do if you’re in a fender-bender with kids in the car

Follow this expert advice to help keep yourself and your children safe if your family ends up in a car accident involving kids.

Lora Grady

9 awesome Canada Day crafts for kids

9 awesome Canada Day crafts for kids

Your little maple leaf will have tons of fun making these easy Canada Day crafts.

Kelsey Miki

10 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in July 2020

10 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in July 2020

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

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