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Here's what a Toronto daycare looks like during coronavirus

Here's what a Toronto daycare looks like during coronavirus

"The children arrive one at a time, and my supervisor takes their temperature, then disinfects their bags, and escorts them to their classrooms."

As told to Andrea Yu, Toronto Life

10 things NOT to say to an adoptive parent

10 things NOT to say to an adoptive parent

Even the most well-intentioned comments sometimes make adoptive parents face-palm. Here are the 10 worst things you can say.

Christen Shepherd

10 funny facts about Canada

10 funny facts about Canada

Thought you were an expert on Canada? Here are some fun facts you probably didn't know about the land of the free.

Adrienne Brown

What does a “normal” vagina look like, anyway?

What does a “normal” vagina look like, anyway?

Karen Robock, FLARE

Awww! 8 sweet kids reveal what they've loved about being stuck at home

Awww! 8 sweet kids reveal what they've loved about being stuck at home

It's not all bad! Eight Canadian children share some of the upsides to cocooning, from learning new skills to cute puppy cuddles.

Lisa Murphy

While my husband was away, I almost kissed the nanny

While my husband was away, I almost kissed the nanny

Because of his job, my husband was away for several weeks. But the longer he was away, the lonelier, and more tired and unappreciated I felt.

Shoshana Sperling

How to deal with a kid who's always bored

How to deal with a kid who's always bored

Lisa Kadane

Your kids are learning about race right now—make sure they’re learning the right things

Your kids are learning about race right now—make sure they’re learning the right things

Ijeoma Oluo

10 hydrating recipes to beat the heat

10 hydrating recipes to beat the heat

Keep cool and stay refreshed with these tasty, hydrating recipes.

Amy Valm

I got laid off—and I told my four-year-old son

I got laid off—and I told my four-year-old son

My son might not have completely understood what was going on—he thought I should get a job with the PJ Masks. But he needed to know that I lost my job.

Tyler Wade

Put a flag on it! Celebrate Canada with these printable stickers and temporary tattoos

Put a flag on it! Celebrate Canada with these printable stickers and temporary tattoos

Drake, ketchup chips, bagged milk, Smarties, polar bears—your kids will definitely want to stick these printable stickers and temporary tattoos everywhere.

Mandy Milks

How to safely hire a babysitter during the COVID-19 pandemic

How to safely hire a babysitter during the COVID-19 pandemic

Finding the right babysitter at any time is tough— hiring a babysitter during coronavirus is even tougher. Here's some help.

Today's Parent

12 best BBQ recipes

12 best BBQ recipes

Fire up the grill! We've got mouthwatering BBQ recipes for the whole family.

Today's Parent

5 ways to build a more representative playroom

5 ways to build a more representative playroom

Being deliberate in choosing diverse toys and games for your kids to play with at an early age will have long-term payoff.

Simone Olivero

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

From Anne of Green Gables to Baby Beluga, we've talked to the experts and ranked the 100 best Canadian kids' books of all time.

Today's Parent

15 dad-approved recipes for Father's Day

15 dad-approved recipes for Father's Day

Looking to wow dad this Father's Day? We've got you, so rounded up some ideas, with everything from steak to ice cream cake.

Amy Valm

Parents in lockdown are quietly falling apart—I’m one of them

Parents in lockdown are quietly falling apart—I’m one of them

As we hide in our homes waiting out this virus, I’m worried about another, silent, pandemic

Lindsay Springer

Finally! Here's how to start forming your "social circle"

Finally! Here's how to start forming your "social circle"

Teaming up with another family to create a "double bubble" could help with child care while still limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Claire Gagne

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

A growing number of Canadian parents are polyamorous. Experts, parents and even kids say it offers some surprising benefits.

Briony Smith

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

Moms and dads make excellent pupils, but face more challenges when they return to school after having kids. Here's what to expect.

Lisa Kadane