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Kid Talk: If you could be anyone in the world for a day, who would you be?

Kid Talk: If you could be anyone in the world for a day, who would you be?

I mean who wouldn’t want to be a unicorn for a day?

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Kid Talk: The very first thing I remember

Kid Talk: The very first thing I remember

From being a pirate(!) to the moment they met their mom, kids reveal just how good their memories are.

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51 easy DIY Halloween costumes

51 easy DIY Halloween costumes

It's never been so easy to make handmade costumes. Grab a few items from around your house and get ready to turn your kid into a cupcake, cow and more.

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Ask Dr. Dina: When your kid has the stomach flu, how long should you wait before giving them food or drink?

Ask Dr. Dina: When your kid has the stomach flu, how long should you wait before giving them food or drink?

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

Ask Dr. Dina: Do you recommend medicating ADHD?

Ask Dr. Dina: Do you recommend medicating ADHD?

Dr. Dina Kulik

100+ frightfully fun Halloween costumes, treats and more

100+ frightfully fun Halloween costumes, treats and more

Alyssa Ashton

5 genius Halloween hacks

5 genius Halloween hacks

From making sure cars can see your trick-or-treaters to carving pumpkins like a pro, take some of the fright out of Halloween with these helpful hacks.

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Not fitting in at school: How to help your kid

Not fitting in at school: How to help your kid

Preteens start to recognize there’s a pecking order to the social scene—and where they are fitting in to it.

Jeni Marinucci

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

So when should you start teaching your kid about money? As soon as they're old enough not to eat it! Here are some ways to teach your toddler about money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

13 fun pumpkin decorating ideas

13 fun pumpkin decorating ideas

These pumpkin decorating ideas require no carving—just some basic craft supplies.

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How to throw a monster party

Birthday parties

How to throw a monster party

Little ghouls and boys will gobble up the sprinkle doughnuts at this monster party, but make sure the decor and activities are spooky, too.

Amy Valm

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

6 surprising brain-builders for preschoolers

6 surprising brain-builders for preschoolers

Want your kid to develop good learning skills? Try one of these easy and fun activities.

John Hoffman

10 simple ways to teach your school-age kid about money

10 simple ways to teach your school-age kid about money

It's time to toss the piggy bank and open a bank account instead. Here are some fun ways your kid can learn more about making and saving money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

10 birthday books we love

10 birthday books we love

We’ve rounded up the best children’s books about birthdays.

Sarah Steele

4 ways to know if you should send your sick kid to school

4 ways to know if you should send your sick kid to school

Is an ear infection, croup, sore throat, or other common childhood illness serious enough to warrant skipping school? Here's how to know.

Cathryn Tobin, MD

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

Gather up your goblins and scare up your skeletons—it's fright night! Every great Halloween party needs three things: spooky-cute costumes, ghoulish food and haunted decor.

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New study: preschoolers who stay up late are more likely to be overweight as teens

New study: preschoolers who stay up late are more likely to be overweight as teens

It’s easier said than done, but science says that early bedtimes are best for kids.

Alanna McGinn

How we saved our son from OCD

How we saved our son from OCD

After my father died in 2012, my son was so shattered that he transformed from a regular, bright, happy-go-lucky, soccer-loving 10-year-old into a near-stranger.

Laurie Gough