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5 cozy ways to stay warm without power

5 cozy ways to stay warm without power

We asked our readers for their best ideas for keeping their family cozy and warm without power.

Today's Parent

This Coke ad about starting a family will make you smile

This Coke ad about starting a family will make you smile

A new Coke ad paints a realistic picture of starting a family and parenting that will make you smile (and maybe tear up a bit).

Nadine Silverthorne

Simple changes to improve your family's health

Simple changes to improve your family's health

We asked three experts for lifestyle changes we can all manage.

Cathie Kryczka

Video: Xmas Jammies Christmas card

Video: Xmas Jammies Christmas card

Watch this hilarious video Christmas card, as the Holderness family extolls the virtues of their "Xmas Jammies."

Jessica Fishbein

When your kids say they love you

When your kids say they love you

Anchel Krishna shares how a simple phrase from her daughter turned into one of those oh-so-sweet parenting moments.

Anchel Krishna

Mama Scrooge: No presents, please

Mama Scrooge: No presents, please

Sarah Lazarovic opens up about being the holiday killjoy in her anti-consumerist home.

Sarah Lazarovic

Why I let my kid get Botox

Why I let my kid get Botox

Anchel Krishna's daughter recently received Botox treatment in the hopes that it will relieve symptoms of her cerebral palsy.

Anchel Krishna

On wheelchairs and snow

On wheelchairs and snow

After Toronto experienced its first snowfall last week, Anchel Krishna is looking for tips on how to get kids with special needs to play in the snow.

Anchel Krishna

Why sippy cups make me sad

Why sippy cups make me sad

Sometimes it’s the little things that remind Anchel Krishna of the challenges that come with parenting a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Bullying: What colour is your child's courage?

Bullying: What colour is your child's courage?

In honour of Bullying Awareness Week, we take a look at how you can help your child embrace his or her particular brand of bravery.

Liza Finlay

How to teach your child to be charitable

How to teach your child to be charitable

Anchel Krishna's family makes it a priority to give back to the community — despite the extra financial costs of raising a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

5 surprising parenting strategies that actually work

5 surprising parenting strategies that actually work

These surprisingly successful parenting strategies show that it can be good to go against the grain.

Liza Finlay

Batkid: Five-year-old cancer patient saves San Francisco

Batkid: Five-year-old cancer patient saves San Francisco

Incredible photos of Miles, aka Batkid, and his special Make-a-Wish day.

Jenny Charlesworth

From grandma to mom: Parenting your grandchild

From grandma to mom: Parenting your grandchild

At 61 years old, Betty Cornelius had to fight for custody of her son’s daughter. Read her heartbreaking and courageous story.

Chatelaine

Why sick days can be good for the soul

Why sick days can be good for the soul

Anchel Krishna is thankful that a day of rest turned into a fantastic opportunity for one-on-one time with her daughter.

Anchel Krishna

How to teach your kids money-saving skills

How to teach your kids money-saving skills

Saving and spending wisely are vital skills to teach our kids, but many of us aren’t great in these areas ourselves. Here are some smart strategies for starting the conversation.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

Letting go of your kids' old clothes

Letting go of your kids' old clothes

Athena Tsavliris is having a hard time parting ways with her kids' too-tiny outfits.

Athena Tsavliris

How to turn your child into a capable task-master

How to turn your child into a capable task-master

Making their beds? Packing their school bags? No problem! Our productivity consultant shares six tasks kids can truly master.

Clare Kumar

Working mom: Why I'm OK with leaving my toddler

Working mom: Why I'm OK with leaving my toddler

Anchel Krishna heads to a conference for work — and she explains why she’s OK leaving Syona for a few days.

Anchel Krishna

How to start giving your child an allowance

How to start giving your child an allowance

Susan Spicer