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Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Returning to work after mat leave is a huge change, and can be an emotional time for many new parents. But there's also a lot to look forward to.

Ariel Brewster

The Dos and Don'ts of Homework Time

The Dos and Don'ts of Homework Time

Is homework a nightly battle in your household? Follow these tips and take the tension out of homework time.

Lisa Evans

Printable age-by-age chore chart

Printable age-by-age chore chart

What chores can a toddler do? And what about a preschooler? This handy printable chore list breaks down all the tasks your kids can do.

Emily Piccinin

The debate: Do you make separate meals for your kids and for yourself?

The debate: Do you make separate meals for your kids and for yourself?

Two parents debate whether you should cater to your picky eater.

Leah Rumack

How to help your kid cope with bedwetting

How to help your kid cope with bedwetting

Bedwetting can lead to a lot of anxiety for kids, especially as they get older—here's how you can help ease your kid's worries.

Louise Gleeson

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to a bar?

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to a bar?

New parents sometimes struggle with finding the time to socialize. Here, two parents let us know what they think when it comes to bringing your baby to a bar.

Today's Parent

#ThisIsMyLife: First day of school

#ThisIsMyLife: First day of school

The first day of school is totally awesome! The 20th day of school is totally not!

Leah Rumack

10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

Parenting is hard enough as it is. Don't sweat the small stuff—follow these hacks for easy solutions to every day baby problems.

Today's Parent

Summer Olympics: Parent style!

Summer Olympics: Parent style!

Stan Byrne

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Books will tell you it's an older baby phenomenon, but young babies can show signs of separation anxiety, too.

Holly Bennett

Why you should give up trying to raise the perfect kids

Why you should give up trying to raise the perfect kids

Author Alison Gopnik on the problems with parenting today—and how to embrace the mess.

Meagan Campbell

The five Cs: The secret to mastering your to-do list

The five Cs: The secret to mastering your to-do list

Productivity consultant, Susan Pons, lists five simple (the five Cs) ways to check everything off your list without losing your marbles.

Nadine Silverthorne

How to organize your kid's school papers

How to organize your kid's school papers

Here are some ways to help figure out which report cards and drawings to hold on to, and how to keep them organized.

Nadine Silverthorne

How do you manage child care when you don’t work nine-to-five hours?

How do you manage child care when you don’t work nine-to-five hours?

Four families share their creative child care solutions.

Claire Gagne

4 ways to have more fun with your partner

4 ways to have more fun with your partner

Need to inject some levity into your relationship? Reconnect with your special someone with these great (and fun!) tips.

Tamar Satov

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

How to Raise a Self-Sufficient Kid

From pouring his own drink to tying his shoe, little tasks set kids on the path toward being self-sufficient.

Rhea Seymour

What you need to know about nanny shares

What you need to know about nanny shares

A nanny share is perfect for families looking for affordable, but still personalized, shared child care.

Lea Zeltserman

How to hire a nanny

How to hire a nanny

If your child-care needs aren’t nine to five, or you have more than one kid, a nanny (live-in or live-out) might make sense for your family.

Jessica Leeder

Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that as technology grows, so do portrayals of violence, and it’s having an impact on our kids.

Jill Buchner

7 Ways To Deal With A Defiant Kid

7 Ways To Deal With A Defiant Kid

Got a defiant kid on your hands? Here’s how to deal.

Jackie Gillard