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6 Ways to Make Math Fun as a Family

6 Ways to Make Math Fun as a Family

Practical ideas to help turn your home into a fun space to explore numbers with your child.

Julie Diamond

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time. Here’s Why

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time. Here’s Why

Once we relinquished control of screen time and handed that responsibility to our son, he took it very seriously.

Jennifer Cox

Why Fire Safety Should be the Next Big Wellness Craze

Why Fire Safety Should be the Next Big Wellness Craze

Nothing is better for your health and well-being than checking your smoke alarms and making and practicing your home escape plan.

Josephine Park

How to Introduce a New Pet to the Family

How to Introduce a New Pet to the Family

A pet can be a wonderful addition to the family, but you need to take the proper steps to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.

Jennifer Cox

Is Roblox Safe For Kids? What You Need To Know

Is Roblox Safe For Kids? What You Need To Know

Expert advice on ensuring your kids can play safely, setting up those all-important parental controls, and how to dodge those sneaky surprise charges.

Courtney Leiva

A Guide To Prioritizing Rest For Parents And Families

A Guide To Prioritizing Rest For Parents And Families

Sleep and proper rest can feel impossible to come by for new parents. Here’s why it’s important to prioritize and how to set up the most effective routines and sleep spaces.

Matthew Celestial

Autism and Restrictive Eating–What You Need to Know

Autism and Restrictive Eating–What You Need to Know

For autistic children, restrictive eating is very common. Jan Stewart shares common concerns, how to assess and practical strategies to help.

Jan Stewart

It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada

It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada

Eating Disorder Therapist, Kyla Fox, shares what behaviours to look out for and how to prevent them at home

Kyla Fox

When Can Babies Face Forward in a Car Seat?

When Can Babies Face Forward in a Car Seat?

Car seat safety experts answer all your questions about transitioning from rear-facing to forward-facing

Amanda Lauren

A Therapist's Guide To Managing Tantrums In Toddlers

A Therapist's Guide To Managing Tantrums In Toddlers

Therapist shares how to identify triggers and implement strategies to manage toddler tantrums

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

Lessons of Love for Children This Valentine's Day

Lessons of Love for Children This Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate diversity and teach love and acceptance for others

Lindsay Karp

It’s Not Easy Being Part of the Sandwich Generation

It’s Not Easy Being Part of the Sandwich Generation

The Sandwich Generation: How caring for kids and elderly parents is leading to burnout for many families

Stefanie Peachey

Why Parents Shouldn’t Teach Kids to Be Perfect

Why Parents Shouldn’t Teach Kids to Be Perfect

Why teens are striving for perfection and how to steer them into a healthier mindset

Gale McKoy Wilkins

Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism

Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism

Did you know that over 50% of autistic children have sleep problems? Sleep is important, so here are the top strategies for autistic children.

Jan Stewart

Five Ways to Help Children with Challenging Behaviours

Five Ways to Help Children with Challenging Behaviours

Pediatric OT shares the underlying reasons behind children's behaviour and how to offer more effective support.

Dave Jereb

I Tried Bento Box Lunches for My Kids. It Didn’t Go as I Planned.

I Tried Bento Box Lunches for My Kids. It Didn’t Go as I Planned.

Why one mom is letting go of the pressure and embracing what works for our family.

Lindsay Karp

3 Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference

3 Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference

Questions to ask at a parent-teacher conference and how to make the most of the time you get with your child's teacher.

Kristen Miller

How Answering Your Kid’s Many Questions Sets Them Up For Success

How Answering Your Kid’s Many Questions Sets Them Up For Success

Open communication and answering your kid's many questions can help them feel safe in a complex world

Dr. Jillian Roberts

Holiday Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Autistic Children

Holiday Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Autistic Children

When the excitement around the holidays and sensory overload gets overwhelming, these tips can help.

Jan Stewart

How to Support Children With Autism

How to Support Children With Autism

When it comes to caring for autistic children, we can face seemingly endless highs and lows. Here's how to support them as caregivers.

Jan Stewart