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10 surprising foods you need to start refrigerating ASAP

10 surprising foods you need to start refrigerating ASAP

Plus, a life-changing hack for storing natural peanut butter.

Laura Jeha, Chatelaine

How to raise strong daughters

How to raise strong daughters

Being a girl isn’t easy, but you can set your daughter up for success! Read on for advice on how to raise strong daughters, in partnership with Plan Canada.

Karen Robock

How to raise a helper

How to raise a helper

Young kids naturally want to help out, so how do you foster that as they get older? Here are five ways to raise a helper.

Erinne Magee

15 easy pizza recipes

15 easy pizza recipes

Did someone say pizza party? Faster than delivery, these easy pizza recipes are a snap to put together.

Today's Parent

10 things to do in L.A. and Southern California with kids

10 things to do in L.A. and Southern California with kids

For a mix of sun and fun (all within a quick drive), take the whole family on a trip to Los Angles, Huntington Beach, and San Diego.

Barry Choi

According To Conscious Parenting, The Problem Is You

According To Conscious Parenting, The Problem Is You

The philosophy says the problem isn’t your kids—it’s you. One mom tests it out on her family to see if this lifestyle trend can transform her parenting.

Claire Sibonney

How to Choose Sunglasses for Kids 2023

How to Choose Sunglasses for Kids 2023

The best sunglasses for kids aren’t just a style statement. They can protect your kids’ eyesight from damaging ultraviolet rays—if you know what to look for.

Jaclyn Law

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

Those 101 hours we spent crossing half of the country by train taught the kids some important lessons that they’ll thank us for someday.

Jennifer Bain

12 not-too-fishy fish recipes

12 not-too-fishy fish recipes

Packed with Omega 3s, start bringing fish around on a weekly basis. These recipes offer a bevy of options from classic fish sticks to fancy glazed salmon.

Amy Valm

How to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

How to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Never has it been so fast and easy to make 44 chocolate chip cookies—just smooth the dough onto a big tray and bake it in one shot.

Today's Parent

14 shrimp recipes you should probably make right now

14 shrimp recipes you should probably make right now

Sometimes the little guy comes out on top. Shrimp is the MVP of these recipes thanks to its versatility, fast cook time and all around ease.

Amy Valm

Your kids are vaccinated against measles—but are you sure YOU are?

Your kids are vaccinated against measles—but are you sure YOU are?

With measles cases in the news, you might be wondering if you're immunized. Here’s how to know if you need the measles vaccine as an adult.

Bonnie Schiedel

16 beige recipes for picky eaters

16 beige recipes for picky eaters

The struggle is real, but parents of picky eaters can rejoice—this list is as neutral as it gets.

Today's Parent

The 13 best Mother’s Day gifts at Costco

The 13 best Mother’s Day gifts at Costco

Snag one of these thoughtful Mother's Day gifts at Costco when you're doing your weekly shop. Moms will be thoroughly impressed by your multi-tasking!

Lisa Fielding

10 recipes you can make with a can of coconut milk

10 recipes you can make with a can of coconut milk

It's a non-dairy way to make sauces, soups and stews rich and creamy, it can go savoury or sweet—is there anything coconut milk can't do?

Amy Valm

My only child died, but I’ll always be a mother

My only child died, but I’ll always be a mother

I will always be India’s mother. But what does that mean now that she's gone?

Lesley Buxton

Surviving Mother's Day...as a stepmom

Surviving Mother's Day...as a stepmom

There’s no rule book for stepmoms, so Kate Rae and her family are making it up as they go along.

Kate Rae

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in May 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in May 2019

FLARE

Mother’s Day isn’t actually about you

Mother’s Day isn’t actually about you

"I won’t deny that every mom could use a break, but Mother’s Day isn’t about that." One mom reminds us why we shouldn't be asking for a spa day this year.

Jen Mallia

10 ways to raise a good eater

10 ways to raise a good eater

Your kids want dessert and candy. You want protein and vegetables. Bring them over to your side with a proactive approach to healthy eating.

Chelsea Dolan