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Should I be worried that my preschooler only wants to eat carbs?

Should I be worried that my preschooler only wants to eat carbs?

Preschoolers gravitate toward starchy foods. The good news is it's just a phase, but here’s how to make sure they get the balanced meals they need.

Sarah Remmer

10 Hacks to Make Puke Cleanup Easier to Stomach

10 Hacks to Make Puke Cleanup Easier to Stomach

There’s nothing grosser than cleaning up your kid’s vomit, but prep yourself with these hacks to make the task a little less disgusting.

Katie Dupuis

5 fun indoor games for kids

5 fun indoor games for kids

When you're stuck inside with the kids, everyone starts to go a bit stir-crazy! But don't because we've got easy ways to keep the kids busy indoors.

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When my five-year-old son started to cry, I wanted to jump for joy

When my five-year-old son started to cry, I wanted to jump for joy

As parents, we often encourage our boys to “toughen up” without even knowing we are doing so. But recent research says “emodiversity” is important.

Leah McLaren

25 best things to buy at Ikea for kids

25 best things to buy at Ikea for kids

Ikea is king when it comes to trendy and affordable home decor. They're no slouch in the kids' department, either. Here are the best things to buy for kids.

Mandy Milks

How to make a dragon marionette

How to make a dragon marionette

STOP! Don't throw out those toilet paper rolls. Instead use them to make a fire-breathing dragon puppet.

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5 mindfulness activities for kids (no meditation required)

5 mindfulness activities for kids (no meditation required)

Your kid could benefit from a mindfulness practice, but what are the chances they'll sit still for an hour? Try these techniques instead.

Jill Buchner

What to do when your oldest kid parents their siblings

What to do when your oldest kid parents their siblings

The power struggle is real. Here’s what to do when a sibling tries to take charge.

Diane Peters

Why do kids think the Tide Pod Challenge is such a hot idea?

Why do kids think the Tide Pod Challenge is such a hot idea?

Teens and tweens are especially prone to Internet dares. Here’s what parents can do.

Wendy Haaf

Kids' hair how-tos: Easy updo

Kids' hair how-tos: Easy updo

Heading to a party? Or a kindergarten graduation? This easy updo is perfect for all your kid's special occasions.

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The real reasons why cavities form

The real reasons why cavities form

Your kids brush, and they go to the dentist—how can they have cavities?

Katie Dupuis

20 burning questions all parents have for Treehouse

20 burning questions all parents have for Treehouse

Maria Tallarico

If you live in this province, you could qualify for free childcare

If you live in this province, you could qualify for free childcare

One Canadian province is offering free childcare for parents whose annual income is under $37,500 in an effort to break the cycle of generational poverty

Kevin John Siazon

How to deal with your preschooler's copycat behaviour

How to deal with your preschooler's copycat behaviour

Lisa van de Geyn

17 Genius DIY Birthday Party Ideas

Birthday parties

17 Genius DIY Birthday Party Ideas

Birthday parties are crazy. Let us take the stress and expense out of the decorations, cake and loot bags with these clever hacks and totally doable DIYs.

Amy Valm

Devastated father invites bullies to his daughter's funeral

Devastated father invites bullies to his daughter's funeral

Dolly Everett was cyberbullied before she took her own life. Her family appeals for a major shift in how kids use social media.

Valerie Howes

Sorry, parents, Apple can’t keep kids from getting addicted to phones

Sorry, parents, Apple can’t keep kids from getting addicted to phones

There's no easy fix to our addiction to phones, tech experts warn. It still remains up to parents to monitor screen time.

Michael Oliveira, The Canadian Press

Kids’ hair how-tos: Topsy twist ponytail

Kids’ hair how-tos: Topsy twist ponytail

Does your little one have thick hair that always seems to be in her face? Tame it with this topsy twist ponytail.

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This product could be a life saver for kids with a peanut allergy

This product could be a life saver for kids with a peanut allergy

The Nima Peanut Sensor, which launched this week at CES, helps parents make sure kids with a peanut allergy can have a safe meal.

Kim Shiffman

Even Apple investors are concerned about your kids‘ screen time

Even Apple investors are concerned about your kids‘ screen time

Two prominent Apple shareholders sent a letter to the company expressing concern that too much screen time is having negative consequences for kids.

Today's Parent