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15 delicious vegan recipes

15 delicious vegan recipes

Embrace meatless with these scrumptious recipes. Vegan cooking is all about flavour, and these do not disappoint.

Amy Valm

9 Signs of Screen Addiction in Kids

9 Signs of Screen Addiction in Kids

Think your child might be addicted to watching YouTube videos or playing video games? It’s possible. Here’s how to spot screen addiction in kids.

Jill Buchner

11 Tips For Building Self-Esteem In Children

11 Tips For Building Self-Esteem In Children

Simply praising your child can actually do more harm than good. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to build self confidence in a child.

Randi Chapnik Myers

My family survived a bed bug infestation—here's how

My family survived a bed bug infestation—here's how

Bed bugs aren't just a nuisance. They cause great stress and anxiety, especially if you’re already juggling parenting, life and work. Here's how to deal.

Miriam Foley

Should your kid avoid risky play during coronavirus?

Should your kid avoid risky play during coronavirus?

Kids need to move, but risky activities—or even an ill-landed jump off the couch—could land your kid in the germy ER during a pandemic. Here's how to strike a balance.

Flannery Dean

Everything you need to know about grocery shopping during COVID-19

Everything you need to know about grocery shopping during COVID-19

Rebecca Gao

We know it's hard, but kids should NOT be having playdates right now

We know it's hard, but kids should NOT be having playdates right now

With no school or daycare, and kids cooped up at home, is it OK to even have small playdates with close friends or grandparents? We asked a paediatrician.

Claire Sibonney

How my family is coping with anxiety and fear during the coronavirus outbreak

How my family is coping with anxiety and fear during the coronavirus outbreak

Dealing with fear and stress—while also parenting little kids—isn't easy right now. Here's how we're coping with our coronavirus anxiety.

Allison McDonald Ace

No, you shouldn't be letting grandparents watch your kids right now

No, you shouldn't be letting grandparents watch your kids right now

As tempting—or even necessary—as it may seem, relying on grandparents for childcare during the coronavirus outbreak is not a good idea.

Kevin John Siazon

How to get tested for coronavirus in Canada, what the symptoms are, where to get help

How to get tested for coronavirus in Canada, what the symptoms are, where to get help

A province-by-province breakdown of advice, requirements and who to call if you think you might have it—with information on who is most vulnerable.

Patricia Treble, Maclean's

School closures, self-isolation and social distancing—what parents need to know

School closures, self-isolation and social distancing—what parents need to know

How do you self-isolate when you have a family?

Vanessa Milne

What parents need to know as the coronavirus spreads

What parents need to know as the coronavirus spreads

Canadians are now seeing coronavirus spread within our own communities. Here's what this means for you and your family.

Wendy Glauser

Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus

Here's how to decide if you should cancel your March Break trip because of coronavirus

Many families are struggling to decide whether to cancel their travel plans amid the spread of COVID-19. Here's what to consider when making your decision.

Vanessa Milne

Coronavirus: What parents need to know

Coronavirus: What parents need to know

We have updates and answers as the discovery of the first case in North America adds to fears of a global coronavirus outbreak.

Wendy Glauser

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

How to deal with nosebleeds in kids

They don’t look pretty, but nosebleeds in kids are usually nothing to worry about. Here’s how to handle them—and how to prevent them in the first place.

Heather Jones

FYI, Ontario parents: Your red and white OHIP card soon won't work anymore

FYI, Ontario parents: Your red and white OHIP card soon won't work anymore

If you're one of the Ontarians who refuses to give up your old red and white OHIP card in favour of one of the new green ones? Your time is up.

Today's Parent

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

Here's how to keep your kids off the couch, even if you don't have much space.

Angela Serednicki

Fifth disease: Everything you need to know

Fifth disease: Everything you need to know

Fifth disease is sometimes called “slapped cheek syndrome.” This condition usually looks worse than it is. Here's what to look for and how to treat it.

Wendy Haaf

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

What Does Lice Look Like?

What Does Lice Look Like?

Even experienced parents miss them. The first things to ask are what does lice look like and how to spot them. After you see this, you’ll never forget.

Bonnie Schiedel