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How the heck do parents co-sleep?

How the heck do parents co-sleep?

Wondering if co-sleep is for you? After sharing her bed with her daughter, this parent is in desperate need of more coffee.

Kristy Woudstra

Extreme temper tantrums may signal mood disorder

Extreme temper tantrums may signal mood disorder

Extreme tantrums are a symptom of a new mood disorder. Here’s how to tell normal behaviour apart from more serious signs of mental illness.

Denise Balkissoon

July 2013 birthday wishes

July 2013 birthday wishes

We’ll help you celebrate your child’s special day. Email your personal message to letters@todaysparent.com. We’ll print as many as we can and the rest will be posted here on Todaysparent.com.

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Best beach toys for kids

Best beach toys for kids

Party by the surf with these adorable summer toys.

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The debate: Should you let your daughter wear a bikini?

The debate: Should you let your daughter wear a bikini?

Two parents face off on the topic of kids and bikinis.

Erin Petersen

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

Are your kids embarrassed by your hugs?

What to do when your self-conscious, embarrassed kid starts shunning public displays of all that icky love stuff.

Kristy Woudstra

Kids' room decor: 7 cute night lights

Kids' room decor: 7 cute night lights

Set the mood for sweet slumber with these whimsical finds.

Sadiya Dendar

How to handle kids' nightmares

How to handle kids' nightmares

Sleep expert Joseph De Koninck answers all your questions about nightmares and night terrors.

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How to help your kids get ready for camp

How to help your kids get ready for camp

First summer away? Here's how to get your kids ready for sleepover champ.

Randi Chapnik Myers

Do your kids look like you?

Do your kids look like you?

Mother admits she's jealous that her kid looks like his dad

Rebecca Eckler

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Considering Canada's great outdoors, choosing the best places to camp wasn't easy. See what you think of our favourite camping spots.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

The Debate: Should You Use a Leash To Control Your Toddler?

The Debate: Should You Use a Leash To Control Your Toddler?

Should you use a toddler leash to keep your child safe? Two moms face-off on the subject.

Nadine Silverthorne

15 great things about being a parent

15 great things about being a parent

Parenting (well) is the toughest job in the world. These heart-melting moments make it all worthwhile.

Cassandre Cadieux

How to kidnap-proof your kids

How to kidnap-proof your kids

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Children and cellphones: Rules that work

Children and cellphones: Rules that work

Emma Waverman

Kids health: Tear-free treatments

Kids health: Tear-free treatments

Coughs, colds, cuts and bumps are part of being a kid, so we asked parents what their secrets are for tear-free treatments.

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When kids want to choose their own outfits

When kids want to choose their own outfits

Some preschoolers are pickier about their outfits than they are about their dinner.

Lisa van de Geyn

Best summer fairs and festivals

Best summer fairs and festivals

Looking for family fun this summer? We've scoured the country to find the best summer fairs and festivals from coast to coast.

Janice Quirt

20 birthday gifts under $20

Birthday parties

20 birthday gifts under $20

Check out these fun birthday gifts for $20 or less — guaranteed to keep kids entertained for the next year.

Kaavya Sivakumaran

Your kids' wackiest outfits!

Your kids' wackiest outfits!

We asked readers to submit photos of their kids' wackiest outfits. Check out some of our favourites.

Today's Parent staff