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App traps: How to avoid tricky in-game purchase offers

App traps: How to avoid tricky in-game purchase offers

Your kids may be spending more than just their free time online.

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33 best apps for school-age kids

33 best apps for school-age kids

Make learning fun with the best apps for school-age kids.

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Our sex life is better after having kids

Our sex life is better after having kids

When they first got together, Mark Sainsbury* and his wife Natalie had super hot sex. It might take a little more work now that they have kids, but their romps are actually better than ever.

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No sex please, we're parents

No sex please, we're parents

Dad of one kid, Colin Gilbert* doesn't have much sex with his wife—and doesn't really mind.

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6 ways to get your sex drive back after having a baby

6 ways to get your sex drive back after having a baby

If your desire is MIA, don’t stress. There are a slew of sex-stealing culprits at play. Here are some tips on getting your sex drive back.

Kate Rae

Free printable Valentine's Day cards

Free printable Valentine's Day cards

Give classmates and friends a little love this Feb. 14th with our free printable Valentine's Day cards. You'll have them filled out in no time!

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Stop the madness! No more invite-everyone birthday party school policies

Stop the madness! No more invite-everyone birthday party school policies

One mom weighs the pros and cons of an "invite everyone" birthday party policy in her daughter's classroom.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Barbara Reid’s 'Read Me a Book' is perfect for all ages

Barbara Reid’s 'Read Me a Book' is perfect for all ages

Pick up the latest from Barbara Reid’s adorable plasticine board books. The illustrations are perfect for babies and the easy text is great for new readers!

Jessica Spera

Thank you to the woman in Shoppers Drug Mart

Thank you to the woman in Shoppers Drug Mart

"This woman waited until everyone had cleared, until the din had quieted, to make sure I was alright. That the Mommy was fine, too."

Katie Dupuis

#ThisIsMyLife: Allowance is for suckers

#ThisIsMyLife: Allowance is for suckers

Did you really think your kid would ACTUALLY end up buying something with his allowance?

Leah Rumack

This stuffed bunny's life is better than mine: VIP treatment at an Irish hotel for a forgotten toy

This stuffed bunny's life is better than mine: VIP treatment at an Irish hotel for a forgotten toy

This little stuffed bunny hopped right into the lap of luxury when he got left behind at a hotel.

Davina Sinnatamby

How my son taught me to enjoy sports—sort of

How my son taught me to enjoy sports—sort of

Susan Goldberg realizes she doesn't have to like sports in order to enjoy spending time with her son.

Susan Goldberg

Yes, stay-at-home moms can be depressed

Yes, stay-at-home moms can be depressed

Despite having the ‘best job in the world,’ I was absolutely miserable and there was nothing that could take the edge off my anger and sadness.

Jennifer Pinarski

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

RRSP or RESP? Two dads state their case about which investment they're focusing on, and why.

Bruce Sellery

The word of the year is an emoji—and I'm not happy about it

The word of the year is an emoji—and I'm not happy about it

"The 'face with tears of joy' is a pictograph and isn't even in the dictionary. Those of us who care about language should gather and have a moment of silence."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

What should kids call their friends' parents?

What should kids call their friends' parents?

"To have it on public record: for now, I prefer being called by my first name."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

How to set up parental controls on Android devices

How to set up parental controls on Android devices

Before you hand over your tablet or smartphone to your kid, shield them with simple safeguards. Here’s how to set up parental controls on Android devices.

Derek Malcolm

How to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone

How to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone

Before you hand over your tablet or smartphone to your kid, shield them with simple safeguards. Here’s how to set up parental controls on iPad or iPhone.

Derek Malcolm

Video tutorial: Setting up parental controls on your iOS or Android device

Video tutorial: Setting up parental controls on your iOS or Android device

Not sure how to keep your kid safe while she's on your smartphone or tablet? We'll walk you through setting up parental controls in iOS and Android.

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Non-Disney family fun in Orlando

Non-Disney family fun in Orlando

Disney world isn’t the only big-name attraction in town. Here’s where to go when you’re not visiting the Happiest Place on Earth.

Sasha Emmons