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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.

7 mistakes parents make when taking baby pictures

7 mistakes parents make when taking baby pictures

Instantly improve your photos by reading up on what our panel of experts say are the most common mistakes parents make when taking pictures of their baby.

Karen Robock

ICYMI: These were our most-read stories in 2019

ICYMI: These were our most-read stories in 2019

From proud postpartum selfies to chronic mom rage, our top stories of 2019 drove tons of clicks and lots of conversation among our readers this year.

Ariel Brewster

16 of the best toys for your one-year-old's development

16 of the best toys for your one-year-old's development

From large wooden blocks to peekaboo books, this wide assortment of best toys for a 1-year-old makes playtime fun and educational.

Andrea Karr

How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays

How to manage your baby or toddler's sleep schedule over the holidays

All the travel and family events this time of year can mean missed naps and bedtimes for your kids. Here's how to manage sleep schedules over the holidays.

Vanessa Milne

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

How can your kid know exactly which buttons to press for maximum effect? Before you lose your temper, here are 10 things to try.

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Can a blood test predict if a sibling will also have autism?

Can a blood test predict if a sibling will also have autism?

Canadian researchers are hopeful a genetic test for autism could be “one tool” to help diagnose autism earlier, but the science has a long way to go.

Wendy Glauser

How a quick winter getaway helped my family bond before the holidays

Winter Family Getaways

How a quick winter getaway helped my family bond before the holidays

Holidays are hectic for all families—blogger Britt Havens and her brood are no exception. Here's how a quick winter getaway put them on the right track.

Britt Havens

Kick Your Bad Parenting Habits

Kick Your Bad Parenting Habits

Snacks for dinner, screen-addicted kids, co-sleeping and So. Much. Yelling. How to cope when you feel like you’re stuck in a (parenting) rut.

Lisa Kadane

19 trends that will affect parents in 2020

19 trends that will affect parents in 2020

From gender-neutral *everything* and normalizing anxiety to environmentally conscious kids and woke parents, here’s what to expect more of in 2020.

Claire Sibonney

8 video games you won't feel guilty about your kids playing

8 video games you won't feel guilty about your kids playing

The best video games for kids are interactive, creative, educational or active—and fun, too! Here are 8 games you can really get behind.

Chad Sapieha

8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

To construct, affix and bedazzle at a moment’s notice, you’ll need a basic craft preparedness kit. Here's our list of must-have craft supplies to stow away.

Alyssa Ashton

The ultimate Disney packing list

The ultimate Disney packing list

Seriously, don't forget to put these items on your Disney packing list.

Tarah Chieffi

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

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

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

Kevin John Siazon

Yoda Pops

Looking for a Star Wars recipe? These pops are so cute and yummy, even Yoda would eat one!

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6 relationship habits your kids are learning from you

6 relationship habits your kids are learning from you

They’re paying attention to everything you do. So what are you and your partner teaching them about healthy relationship habits and happy marriages?

Lisa Fields

The most popular recipes of 2019

The most popular recipes of 2019

From plant-based dinners, ethnic-inspired dishes and basically any meal made using a sheet pan, these are the top easy dinner recipes for family in 2019.

Simone Olivero

5 tips for celebrating the holidays with a blended family

5 tips for celebrating the holidays with a blended family

Dawn Calleja

A parents’ guide to vaping, JUULing and e-cigarettes

A parents’ guide to vaping, JUULing and e-cigarettes

You’ve seen it on the news or even outside your kids’ school. Here’s what you need to know about the growing popularity of vaping and JUULing among teens.

Amanda Lee

Baking with kids: 15 tips to have fun (and stay sane)

Baking with kids: 15 tips to have fun (and stay sane)

We asked for your best advice for baking with kids. Here are our favourite tips from readers.

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7 Life Lessons I Want My Kids To Learn From Having A Single Mom

7 Life Lessons I Want My Kids To Learn From Having A Single Mom

After filing for divorce, I realized our new life was helping my kids grow into incredible people—not in spite of having a single mom, but because they do.

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