Now moms can truly express their parenting experience with 250 new emojis.

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Hello, green poop emoji! Emoticons for parents are here

Apple is adding more diverse emojis this fall, and they’re pretty awesome

Welcome to Motherhood, Girrrl—the mom rap

Mom apps

Blogs

These baffling bumps are notorious for appearing without warning and, sometimes, without explanation. Here’s the lowdown.

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An age-by-age guide to skin rashes and conditions

How to know if your kid has a food allergy or food intolerance

4 things to consider before getting a family pet 

Cold and flu

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

Kids

Think there is no chance you could get fired on maternity leave? Tammy Sutherland discovered that such ignorance does not equal bliss.

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Should you quit your job to be a stay-at-home mom?

Careers

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.

Family

Four families share their creative child care solutions.

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Home daycares versus larger daycare centres: pros and cons

15 questions to ask on your daycare tour (printable)

Babysitting 101: Finding and keeping a super-sitter

Parenting

Need to inject some levity into your relationship? Reconnect with your special someone with these great (and fun!) tips.

4 ways to have more fun with your partner

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Top relationship pet peeves (and prescriptions)

Marriage

The Lulla doll breathes, its heart beats and it apparently makes your kid fall (and stay) asleep. Sign us up!

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See Bratz dolls transformed into extraordinary women!

There will be blood: A doll that gets her period is NBD

Barbie just got the best makeover and we’re loving it

Toys

Just because it’s homemade doesn’t mean it's safe for little kids.

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Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

Crafts

Kids health

You don't need to turn the oven on to make these scrumptious no-bake desserts.

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Summer desserts: 9 sweet treats to beat the heat

Nutrition

Recipes

These yummy dessert recipes are so simple, we bet you'll want to make them over and over again.

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12 chocolate recipes to cure that craving

The Places You'll Feed! is a parody moms everywhere can relate to.

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What nobody ever told me about breastfeeding

The best breastfeeding advice I ever got...

7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

Books

Parenthood is hard and sh*t just got real.

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Rookie dad is hilariously grossed out while changing a diaper

Dad creates hilarious Dubsmash videos to keep working mom from missing baby

The adorable expressions babies make when going poo

baby

Whether you've got lemons or something more reminiscent of empty banana peels, this mom totally feels your pain.

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5 ways your breasts change after pregnancy

#HeyBeautiful: Celebrating the beauty of the post-baby body

Thank you, Alyssa Milano! The actress gets real about her post-baby body

You’ve got to read this 9-year-old’s hilarious, dramatic letter to her mom

Pregnancy

Make the most of in-season fruits and vegetables with these quick, easy and healthy recipes for your family. Chicken skewers, pasta, smoothies and more!

Summer produce: 11 healthy recipes kids will love

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July 2014

The Betty Crocker cake mix has been recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination.

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More recalls due to listeria risk: Neilson, President’s Choice, Kashi and more

Listeria risk prompts recall of certain Spitz, Quaker, and CLIF Bar products

Recall: Quaker Canada recalls Quaker Harvest Brand quinoa granola bars

Recalls for Canadian families

Stay informed about potential safety issues with products you use daily. Our product recall category provides timely alerts and essential information on recalled items to help you make informed decisions and prioritize safety for yourself and your family.

Recalls

They're still not great habits, but it turns out thumb-sucking and nail-biting can protect kids from allergies.

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Whats in your newborns gut influences asthma 

Allergies

I've always loved my body and never thought I'd consider plastic surgery. But three babies later...

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Maternal health

We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

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These twins gave birth on the same day at the same time

New mom

Cooling off by heading to wading pools and splash pads? Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind.

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Teach kids swimming with five fun and easy games

7 family-friendly outdoor pools in Ottawa

The American Association of Pediatrics says the nasal flu mist vaccine doesn't work and the flu shot should be used instead.

Turns out the nasal mist flu vaccine might not work

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Quiz: How much do you know about the flu shot?

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

From what to put in your first-aid kit to treatments you can take care of at home, here's what you need to know when your little one says "Ouch!"

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Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Baby CPR: This video could save your kid’s life

app-baby

The new emojis every mom needs

What to do if your kid gets hives

What to do if you're fired on maternity leave

How do you manage child care when you don’t work nine-to-five hours?

4 ways to have more fun with your partner

Every sleep-deprived parent needs this doll

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

12 tasty no-bake desserts

11 easy dessert recipes

What it would be like if Dr. Seuss wrote about breastfeeding

The blowout photo every parent can relate to

This mom hilariously demonstrates the life cycle of breasts—with fruit

Summer produce: 11 healthy recipes kids will love

Recall: Betty Crocker Rainbow Bit cake mix

Study says thumb-sucking and nail-biting can benefit kids

I’m a feminist, but having kids changed the way I feel about plastic surgery

The most real postpartum photo ever

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Forget the nasal mist flu vaccine—it doesn't work

First-aid basics for parents