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My husband joined me on maternity leave to help with our new baby, but honestly? It wasn't great

My husband joined me on maternity leave to help with our new baby, but honestly? It wasn't great

Most moms would feel lucky to have their partner at home to help out, but sharing mat leave with my husband wasn’t as wonderful as I thought it would be.

Lisa Scott

How social media hashtags put your kids in danger—both online and offline

How social media hashtags put your kids in danger—both online and offline

Hashtags can be a great way to rack up likes and boost your social presence, but they can also make your kids vulnerable to child predators.

Natalie Harmsen

Special needs parents: Here’s how to make sure your other kids are supported

Special needs parents: Here’s how to make sure your other kids are supported

When you have a kid with a special need or disability, your other kids can sometimes get lost in the mix. Here’s how to get them the support they need.

Kara Melissa Sharp

22 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in March 2020

22 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in March 2020

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

Kevin John Siazon

Your desire for your kid to achieve could be majorly affecting their mental health

Your desire for your kid to achieve could be majorly affecting their mental health

But it's not easy to scale back your expectations. Here are some ways to tone down the high pressure parenting and still encourage your kids to do well.

Vanessa Milne

"I love working at home with my kids!" (said no mother ever)

"I love working at home with my kids!" (said no mother ever)

As Jennifer Pinarski re-enters the workforce, maintaining a work/life balance has taken on a whole new meaning.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to make homemade apple sauce— with only five ingredients

How to make homemade apple sauce— with only five ingredients

Learning how to make apple sauce is easier than you think! Even your mini chefs will enjoy the peeling, mashing and simmering.

Eshun Mott

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

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

Kevin John Siazon

How to stop your child's whining

How to stop your child's whining

The most effective way to encourage preschoolers to speak in their big-kid voices.

Erin Phelan

How to make a ladybug sensory box

How to make a ladybug sensory box

A few basic supplies are all you need to make a cute and educational sensory box.

Mandy Milks

When should a kid learn about consent?

When should a kid learn about consent?

Teaching kids how to give, receive and understand consent is crucial. It’s about way more than just “no means no,” and the conversation should start far sooner than you might expect.

Sarah Liss

Home Safety Hotspots

Home Safety Hotspots

Here's how to childproof your space to keep curious kids safe.

Jessica Robinson

Should you bank your baby’s cord blood?

Should you bank your baby’s cord blood?

Cord blood banking could help treat a life-threatening illness for your child or relative. We asked the experts to help you make the right decision.

Kate Daley

Kristen Bell uses diaper-rash cream as lip balm—and other things we learned in our exclusive interview

Kristen Bell uses diaper-rash cream as lip balm—and other things we learned in our exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Today's Parent, Kristen Bell talks mom-guilt, self-care, body image—and why she launched a new baby-care brand, Hello Bello.

Kim Shiffman

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

Returning to work after maternity leave can be stressful, guilt inducing and exhilarating all at once. Here are some tips on coping with the transition.

Amy Green

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

You’ve learned to live with your phobia, despite how much it affects your life. But that doesn’t mean you want your kid to end up with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Siblings fighting: How to keep the peace

Siblings fighting: How to keep the peace

When it comes to siblings fighting, how often is too often? When should you intervene? How can you encourage cooperation? We've got the details.

Shawna Cohen

DIY: How to make edible playdough

DIY: How to make edible playdough

Whip up this edible, dye-free playdough with ingredients you likely have on hand.

Kate Stewart

How to be one of those hardcore parents who takes their kids out in -25°C weather

How to be one of those hardcore parents who takes their kids out in -25°C weather

Listen, maybe you love winter and maybe you don’t, but there’s no point in being cold—or housebound. Here's how winter-loving parents do it.

Bonnie Schiedel

How helping my husband discover he’s gay helped me let go

How helping my husband discover he’s gay helped me let go

One thing I never thought I’d do with my husband? Help him write an ad for a new same-sex partner. It made me realize the incredible stretchiness of love.

Janine Cole