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Everything You Need to Know About Non-Medical Face Masks for the Whole Family

Everything You Need to Know About Non-Medical Face Masks for the Whole Family

What are non-medical face masks— and who should (and shouldn’t) be wearing them? Plus, where to find the right one for you and your family members.

Rebecca Gao, Chatelaine

8 kids' songs that I never ever want to hear again

8 kids' songs that I never ever want to hear again

I'm not sure when I became such a music curmudgeon, but I think it was right around when I heard "Let It Go" for the millionth time.

Alyssa Ashton

Here's why 50/50 parenting probably isn't going to happen

Here's why 50/50 parenting probably isn't going to happen

With stats showing that women still handle most child care in heterosexual couples, it seems we have a long way to go towards equality in parenting.

Hadiya Roderique, FLARE

I Donated My Eggs Because I Was Sure I Wouldn't Use Them

I Donated My Eggs Because I Was Sure I Wouldn't Use Them

But now I feel conflicted

Selina Johnson, FLARE

If my office reopens but I don't think it's safe to send my kid to daycare, can I get fired?

If my office reopens but I don't think it's safe to send my kid to daycare, can I get fired?

Lawyer Lindsay Scott spoke with Chatelaine about the effects that COVID-19 is having on Canadian employees and families.

Denise Balkissoon, Chatelaine

Yes, Your Smartphone Habit is Affecting Your Kid—Here's How

Yes, Your Smartphone Habit is Affecting Your Kid—Here's How

We've all spent countless hours lost in emails or Instagram, but experts are worried that when we're connecting online, we're connecting less with our kids.

Carissa Halton

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

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

From the first baseless infant car seat to shoes made with algae, parents are going to love these new parenting product launches.

Today's Parent

What a rodent taught me about love—yes, love

What a rodent taught me about love—yes, love

I have a strong aversion to rodents. But my daughter wanted a pet hamster, and so Dolly joined our family.

Nicole C. Kear

How to go camping in your backyard

How to go camping in your backyard

With camping in the woods off of the table right now, try camping in the backyard. Here are some tips to make sure they enjoy it.

Today's Parent

How to make pasta like a pro

How to make pasta like a pro

Pasta seems basic enough, right? It is, but because it's so simple, there are some important things to keep in mind. Here's how to make the best pasta.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

3 apps that make video chatting less boring for kids

3 apps that make video chatting less boring for kids

When kids can't visit their extended family, video chatting is the next best thing. But video chats can get boring for kids. These apps make it fun.

Corey Herscu

It’s OK to have a total mom meltdown

It’s OK to have a total mom meltdown

There's no shame in having a mom meltdown—it happens to all of us at some point. (And yes, your kids will get over it, I promise.)

Katie Dupuis

A Dad’s Confession About Household Chores

A Dad’s Confession About Household Chores

For three years, I’ve promised to make a chore schedule and take over weekly meal planning. I’ve yet to do either of these things. So what’s my excuse?

Micah Toub

How to make a kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

How to make a kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

This old-school humming toy is a cinch to make. All you need for your very own colourful kazoo is a toilet paper roll, wax paper, an elastic band and paint.

Mandy Milks

How to design the ultimate nursery

How to design the ultimate nursery

Our experts give their nursery decor tips for designing the ultimate baby room—from statement wallpaper to furniture that will grow with your little one.

Simone Olivero

10 learning activities that don't feel like schoolwork

10 learning activities that don't feel like schoolwork

There are plenty of ways to teach kids skills and build their brains that are fun and don't feel like learning. Here are ten learning activities to try.

Rachel Cameron

It's time to stop giving the message that kids can't play outside

It's time to stop giving the message that kids can't play outside

Guidance around outdoor exercise has principally been for adults while children’s need for outdoor activity seems to have been neglected altogether.

Wendy Glauser, Macleans

How to make fabric-covered pots from yogurt containers

How to make fabric-covered pots from yogurt containers

Go old-school with these quick and easy fabric-covered pots. It's a great way to upcycle yogurt containers and is an impressive gift for kids to make.

Mandy Milks

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

Reading to kids is more than just reading the words on the page. Help your kids learn new vocabulary and develop empathy and self-control with these tips.

Vanessa Milne

I sent my kids away because of coronavirus, and I don't know when I'll see them again

I sent my kids away because of coronavirus, and I don't know when I'll see them again

As a doctor, having my family isolate away from me felt like the right thing to do at the time—but I never expected it to be this hard.

Nadine Gebara