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Quick fixes: How to use a pool noodle (on dry land)

Quick fixes: How to use a pool noodle (on dry land)

Need a fun activity? Try these fun pool noodle hacks.

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Why working women should ease up on the mommy guilt

Why working women should ease up on the mommy guilt

Sometimes it feels like whatever you do, it’s never enough. But data confirms the fact we should give up on the mommy guilt. Working mothers today spend more active time with their kids than stay-at-home mothers did in 1975.

Katie Dupuis

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

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

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

Kalli Anderson

First-aid basics for parents

First-aid basics for parents

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!"

Corinna Vangerwen

Pharrell Williams' new song will get your kids excited to read

Pharrell Williams' new song will get your kids excited to read

Pharrell Williams and Sesame Street teach kids how fun reading can be with a new song.

Davina Sinnatamby

How to stop tantrums—before they start

How to stop tantrums—before they start

York professor Stuart Shanker argues that self-regulation gives kids the tools to cope with the stresses of life. Which means, we could stop tantrums!

Katie Dupuis

Hot diggity: Sneak peek of Lego Friends' new amusement park series!

Hot diggity: Sneak peek of Lego Friends' new amusement park series!

Hot dogs, roller coasters, photo booths—we're so ready for this new Lego Friends series!

Emily Rivas

Ask Dr. Dina: What's the best way to soothe a sunburn?

Ask Dr. Dina: What's the best way to soothe a sunburn?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik shares the best way to treat your kid's sunburn.

Dr. Dina Kulik

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 reasons why you're always late

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 reasons why you're always late

Ten out of 10 would recommend you give your daycare worker a different (read: more believable) reason for why you're always late.

Leah Rumack

Don’t blame Elsa: It’s time to stop the princess shaming

Don’t blame Elsa: It’s time to stop the princess shaming

A new study says that Disney princesses lead to gender behaviour and body image issues, but are Elsa and her band of tiny-waisted friends really to blame?

Christina Vardanis

How to clean the house in 10 minutes or less

How to clean the house in 10 minutes or less

Fail-proof tips for faking a clean house in a hurry.

Cathie Kryczka

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I be worried about secondary drowning?

Ask Dr. Dina: Should I be worried about secondary drowning?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik demystifies secondary drowning and lists the signs to watch out for.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Prepare yourself because this movie is going to be the new Frozen

Prepare yourself because this movie is going to be the new Frozen

Moana, Disney's first Polynesian princess, sets sail on the adventure of a lifetime.

Emily Rivas

Recall: Dollar Tree Canada recalls doctor playsets

Recall: Dollar Tree Canada recalls doctor playsets

Over 31,000 doctor playsets have been recalled due to a potential choking hazard.

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Are your kids getting enough sleep?

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

How much sleep is enough for your kids? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's new guidelines might surprise you.

Emily Rivas

10 quick weeknight dinners

10 quick weeknight dinners

You don't have to sacrifice good dinners just because your weeknights are busy. Try one of these quick weeknight dinners.

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14 first-aid kit essentials

14 first-aid kit essentials

Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to adult up and create a first-aid kit. But what exactly should you put in it?

Corinna Vangerwen

20 summer shoes that mom can run around in

20 summer shoes that mom can run around in

Whether you're chasing your tot at the playground or racing down the aisle to catch him at the store, these shoes are both comfy and stylish.

Erin Finlayson

13 fun road trip toys

13 fun road trip toys

Keep the kids entertained (and yourself sane) with these handy road trip toys.

Amy Valm

Dear Biological Clock: Would you please shut the hell up?

Dear Biological Clock: Would you please shut the hell up?

Katie's biological clock thinks it's time for another baby, but she's not giving in.

Katie Dupuis