From methods of piercing to healing, plus treating the inevitable infection, here's what you need to know before letting your kid pierce her lobes.

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The debate: Would you pierce your baby’s ears?

Why I don’t want my daughter to pierce her ears

Strong is the New Pretty: Small step in the right direction

Steps and Stages

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

Ice cream and frozen pops are perfect summer treats, but their messy ones, too.

How to catch kids' melting ice cream

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Food

Take the fun off-line and throw this fab emoji birthday bash!

How to throw an emoji party

a:1:{i:0;s:1225:"Let’s face it: emojis make texting a whole lot cheerier. 
An array of expressive faces to punctuate sentences adds a little extra personality to the texts that fly among tweens. And what better way to feed their love of these itty-bitty digital faces than by hosting a birthday bash where kids can really get in touch with their emoji-onal side? 
Decorate by sticking emoji decals on your walls, and create a giant emoji for Pin The Face On The Emoji. You’ll need a hula hoop, yellow tablecloth, bristol board, scissors, a stapler and double-sided tape. Hold the cloth taut around the hoop and staple it in place. Cut out the features from bristol board, place tape on the back of each and set aside. As your guests roll in, give everyone’s thumbs a rest from texting and have fun designing emoji necklaces. Then break out the blindfold and give each guest a shot at 
pinning features on the big emoji—sure to induce ROFL.
For lunch, serve up mini emoji pizzas, using toppings to create the faces. (Tip: Pepper slices make great eyebrows.) For snacks, draw expressions on mini Gouda cheese wheels using black food-colouring pens, and serve them up alongside your sandwich-cookie lollipop treats. Have a GR8 time! ";}

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Cowabunga: How to throw a Ninja Turtles party 

Games

From birthday party decorations and kid-friendly finger foods to the coolest kids party ideas, learn how to throw the best kids' birthday parties ever. 

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Birthday parties

Host a fantastic party with these fun DIY ideas and free printables.

Throw a summer birthday party!

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How to make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

Birthday party ideas

Bring a taste of the tropics to your winter fete with this sweet and sunny fruit.

How to throw a pineapple party

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We've got the clues to help you solve this elementary planning puzzle.

Birthday party ideas: Detective theme

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Indoor Activities

These five easy "let's get messy" games, crafts and activities will help expose your toddler to new textures and materials.

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

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Crafts

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Decorating for your literary-themed birthday bash? Use these free book quote printables to brighten up your space!

Use these book quote printables for your party!

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Your little bookworm will be smitten with this literary-themed book party.

Throw a book party!

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These scrumptious sammies are the perfect snack to make for your book-themed party!

Make some grilled cheese sandwich books

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Throwing a book-themed birthday party and need the perfect invitation? What could be better suited than a library card invitation?

Book party printable invitation

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Peanut butter for babies and a pill to block anaphylactic reactions—the latest research on serious food allergies is good news for families.

New hope for kids with serious food allergies

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School bans eggs, dairy and nuts due to one student’s allergies

How to prepare your child for allergy testing

New study on food allergy triggers in babies

Should you test your child for allergies?

Allergies

Whether your little one is a fan of the Jedi Masters or the Evil Empire, we've rounded up 11 great picks for every type of Star Wars fan.

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

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The Family Channel premieres LEGO: The Yoda Chronicles

This married couple shares their opposing views on whether you should kiss your kids on the lips.

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4 tips to help new fathers bond with their babies

Parenting

What this parenting editor has learned after a decade of being a mom.

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When different parenting styles affects your friendship

Giving birth

Enchanted horses are making a major comeback, and these unicorn products are sure to put smiles on wee faces.

8 magical unicorn products

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Toddler

Some kids have big reactions to even the smallest problems, which can be scary for both of you. Here's how to help a child who has a very bad temper.

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Kids' behaviour: 10 things to forgive them for (and why)

How to deal with aggressive toddler behaviour

Tantrums

Where to turn when your child's pearly whites take a beating.

What to do in a dental emergency

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How to prepare for your child's first dental visit

How to promote your child's dental health

Why I feel guilty about my kids' bad teeth

What to do when your child has a dental emergency

Oral health

Kids health

Your child’ doesn't like to join in on activities? Help her get comfortable in a crowd.

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How to help kids with performance anxiety

Behaviour

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

Get your little ones excited about saving money with these cute piggy banks for kids.

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How to teach your kids money-saving skills

Why it pays to be open with your kids about finances

When is it time to give your child an allowance?

Easy activities to teach your kids money smarts

Money

Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Little Kids

Ear piercing: What you need to know

How to catch kids’ melting ice cream

How to throw an emoji party

Throw a summer bash!

How to throw a pineapple party

Birthday party ideas: Detective theme

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

Use these book quote printables for your bash

Throw a book party!

Make some grilled cheese sandwich books

Book party printable invitation

New hope for kids with serious food allergies

Star Wars: 11 out-of-this-galaxy gifts

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

10 lessons from 10 years of parenting

8 magical unicorn products

When your child has a very bad temper

What to do in a dental emergency

Social anxiety: How to help kids who won't join in

9 adorable piggy banks for kids