You can't deny science! And a new study reveals that parents do have a favourite kid.

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What to do when your child prefers one parent over the other

Is it natural for parents to have a favourite child?

Parenting styles

Blogs

These birthday party snacks are sure to win over your little one's friends. And they're peanut-free too.

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11 super-fun birthday party ideas and activities for school-agers

14 easy birthday party ideas for preschoolers

Birthday party ideas

Recipes

If a heavy flat-screen falls on your kid the results could be fatal.

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How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Doctors warn against sliding with toddlers

Wandering toddler tragedy: It could have been me

Safety

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

In any given kitchen, a bunch of bananas sits slowly browning. Rescue them with these six fun banana recipes.

6 easy banana recipes

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5 easy and delicious last-minute dinner recipes

easy meals

Dealing with a picky eater? Jennifer PInarski can relate and is here to share some wisdom on how to deal when your kid will only eat white foods.

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7 healthy dinners even picky eaters will love

Science says picky eaters aren’t a thing—parents everywhere scoff

Food

Many things around your home can become choking hazards. Here's how to identify them and reduce their danger.

Top 10 choking hazards

Kids

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

Kids health

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Family travel

Your kid has an earache? Try this simple and natural trick using materials you likely have on hand.

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How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

When her kid was upset that she’d been called ugly at school, Katie Dupuis knew exactly what she should have said. Here’s why she said something totally different.

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An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

Grouchy? Don't hide it from your kids or you'll feel worse

How to handle mean girls in the schoolyard

Behaviour

Cooking dried beans is cheaper than cracking a can and yields tender, tasty results. Plus, it’s way easier than you think.

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10 homemade recipes that are better than store-bought

Budget

When you’re upset, hiding emotions from your kids may not always be the best approach.

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29 toddler discipline tactics that work (and don't work)

Is yelling at your kids as bad as spanking?

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

Parenting

Love 'em or loathe 'em, we've got a bunch of new ways to fill goodie bags!

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Cowabunga: How to throw a Ninja Turtles party

Kids’ birthday cake ideas: Marshmallow martians

Crafts

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. 

Birthday parties

Keep your wallet well-padded with these websites that will save you money.

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6 ways to save money at the grocery store

15 ways to save money on just about everything

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

Money

No need to buy an expensive play kitchen—just make one like this mom did.

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

Meet American Girl’s first-ever Civil Rights-era doll

Adele’s son dressed up as Frozen’s Anna at Disneyland and we love it

These DIY beauty products feed dry, dull, winter-weary skin with homemade formulas that are almost good enough to eat.

5 easy DIY beauty products you can make at home

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Easy nighttime skincare routines for busy moms

7 tips and products for a quick morning makeup routine

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

Style

Over 23,000 products are being recalled across Canada.

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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

America's sweetheart, Jennifer Garner, just wants you to f**king sleep.

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Jennifer Garner talks co-parenting with Ben Affleck—and the nanny scandal

Jennifer Garner: Raising kick-ass karate daughters

12 celebrity parents who get crafty with their kids

Celebrity look-alikes: Mom and daughter edition

Books

A healthy gut—and a healthy kid—depends on good bacteria. Here are a few ways to build it up.

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Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

American Girl celebrates its 30th anniversary with their first-ever Civil Rights-era doll.

Meet American Girl's first-ever Civil Rights-era doll, Melody

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American Girl dolls: Love ’em or loathe ’em?

Mom makes American Boy doll for son’s birthday

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

What happens when girls are free to imagine they can be anything

Education

Looking for fast and easy lunch recipes? Your kids will love opening their lunch boxes to these easy and delicious meals.

14 easy and delicious lunch recipes

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8 lunch recipes for kids who hate sandwiches

app-preschool

Time to fess up! Science says parents do have a favourite kid

10 peanut-free birthday party snacks

Why you need to protect your child from TVs (It's not the reason you think!)

6 easy banana recipes

4 stages of dealing with a picky eater

Top choking hazards for kids

9 fun Disney secrets to share with your kids

How to ease an earache

Forget the parenting experts—go with your gut!

6 easy steps to cooking dried beans

Grouchy? Don’t hide it from your kids or you’ll feel worse

14 goodie bags with a twist

6 websites that will save you money

Mom makes the most awesome play kitchen—out of cardboard boxes

5 easy DIY beauty products to make at home

Dollarama recalls Wooden Easy-Grab Puzzles due to choking hazard

Jennifer Garner tells kids to "Go the F*ck to Sleep"

5 tips for building good gut bacteria in kids

Meet American Girl's first-ever Civil Rights-era doll

14 Easy And Delicious Lunch Recipes