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Should you bank your baby’s cord blood?

Should you bank your baby’s cord blood?

Cord blood banking could help treat a life-threatening illness for your child or relative. We asked the experts to help you make the right decision.

Kate Daley

Kristen Bell uses diaper-rash cream as lip balm—and other things we learned in our exclusive interview

Kristen Bell uses diaper-rash cream as lip balm—and other things we learned in our exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview with Today's Parent, Kristen Bell talks mom-guilt, self-care, body image—and why she launched a new baby-care brand, Hello Bello.

Kim Shiffman

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

14 ways to ease the pain of returning to work after maternity leave

Returning to work after maternity leave can be stressful, guilt inducing and exhilarating all at once. Here are some tips on coping with the transition.

Amy Green

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

Will your kid inherit your phobia?

You’ve learned to live with your phobia, despite how much it affects your life. But that doesn’t mean you want your kid to end up with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Siblings fighting: How to keep the peace

Siblings fighting: How to keep the peace

When it comes to siblings fighting, how often is too often? When should you intervene? How can you encourage cooperation? We've got the details.

Shawna Cohen

What it’s like to parent when you’re a Highly Sensitive Person

What it’s like to parent when you’re a Highly Sensitive Person

As a new mom, it was a huge relief for me to learn that one in five people are Highly Sensitive Persons, and that I’m not a big weirdo.

Kelly McQuillan

Mothering a child who has only known neglect

Mothering a child who has only known neglect

When I first met the 26-month-old boy I would adopt, my heart sank—the level of neglect he had faced was overwhelming.

Sonia Naylor, as told to Valerie Howes

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Two moms weigh in on whether or not schools should ban kids from handing out valentines at school.

Lisa Kadane

I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

I thought a loving home would be enough for my biracial child

We're an interracial couple living in a multicultural city, but raising our biracial child gets more and more complicated as he gets older.

Alicia Lue

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

Here's everything you need to know about introducing solid foods to your baby.

Alicia McAuley

7 Valentine's Day Ideas if You Can't Get a Babysitter

7 Valentine's Day Ideas if You Can't Get a Babysitter

So you’re stuck at home with sleeping kids—no problem. There are still plenty of creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day from home.

Amy Valm

What developmental trauma disorder looks like in kids

What developmental trauma disorder looks like in kids

Developmental trauma impacts the physical development of a child’s brain, affecting their mental health and more. But there are ways to help deal with it.

Sarah Treleaven

Confession: I Promised my Kids I'd Put my Phone Down and I'm Failing Miserably

Confession: I Promised my Kids I'd Put my Phone Down and I'm Failing Miserably

I decided to kick my smartphone addiction for the sake of my kids. But as it turns out, that’s a lot easier said than done.

Bryan Borzykowski

I'm Worried I'm a Terrible Mother for Sharing Photos of My Twins Online

I'm Worried I'm a Terrible Mother for Sharing Photos of My Twins Online

“My babies were becoming little boys, with personalities and opinions. In their own way, they could ask me to be fed and to be held, but not once did they ask me to be Instagram posts.”

Jessi Cruickshank

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Safer When They're Online

4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Kids Safer When They're Online

A new study suggests that parents know the internet can be risky for kids, but that we aren’t doing much about it. Here are some steps to take.

Chad Sapieha

How an art corner helped my daughter manage her feelings

How an art corner helped my daughter manage her feelings

I never saw the benefits of a traditional time out. But escaping to explore her creativity has helped my daughter manage her emotions and think of others.

Erinne Magee

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

Try one of our favourite family games for preschoolers to teens. No matter what kinds of games your child prefers, there's something here for everyone.

Marcia MacQuarrie

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

There’s a reason why experienced parents seem more relaxed: They’ve learned what you really need to worry about and what you don't.

Leah McLaren

Why mommy drinks: The scary truth about #WineMom

Why mommy drinks: The scary truth about #WineMom

We joke about using wine to cope with all the whine. But what if the thing that makes everything better poses serious health risks? Is it still funny?

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

Here’s Why Screens Bring Out the Worst in Your Kid

If you notice behaviour problems when your kid spends a lot of time on screens, you’re not alone. Here's why this is happening.

Lindsay Kneteman