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Recalls for Canadian families

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Family

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Recalls

Your little ones will enjoy decorating the Christmas tree with these fun kid-friendly ideas.

5 Christmas trees kids will love

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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

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Stocking stuffers aren't just for kids. There's something for everyone in this roundup of tiny treasures.

26 cool stocking stuffers for the whole family

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Gifts

Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Toys

You know you're a mom when a nice, relaxing pap smear is the highlight of your day.

#ThisIsMyLife: Things that count as "me time" for moms

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#ThisIsMyLife: 6 parenting studies we wish they would do

Humour

Parenting

From tea sets to teddy bears, little ones will love these awesome gifts for kids.

17 awesome holiday gifts for kids

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Holiday

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

Style

A backpack, flask, mini keyboard and more gifts for him that he won't get for himself.

23 thoughtful gifts for him

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These gifts for her are perfect for moms, sisters, daughters and best friends.

21 gifts for her

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"In our weaker moments (after a long day of work, there is no other kind), we just put a pot on the stove and bust open the powder packet."

Confession: I've resorted to feeding my picky eater mac and cheese

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Picky eaters: 3 experts weigh in on your FAQs

7 recipes your picky eater might actually eat

Parenting styles

After 8 child deaths and 150 reported injuries, IKEA has recalled over 20 million chests of drawers.

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Little Disney fans will be tempted to let go of their Frozen days to make room for this fun and adventurous flick.

Why your kid might love Disney's Moana even more than Frozen

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What Finding Dory can teach us about exceptional kids 

11 lessons I learned from Disney Pixar’s Inside Out

9 fun Disney secrets to share with your kids

Entertainment

Blogs

Stock your kitchen with a few key store-bought items and these simple dinners will be a cinch to pull off.

11 simple dinner shortcuts

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7 recipes your picky eater might actually eat 

easy meals

Recipes

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New study: Antibiotic use during pregnancy may affect baby’s gut health

Antibiotic resistance: What parents need to know

The working parents’ guide to dealing with sick kids

Are over-the-counter medications safe during pregnancy?

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

Kids health

Kids

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

Don’t feel guilty about all those PAW Patrol episodes. New screen-time recommendations encourage parents to consider the whole family’s media use.

Kid’s screen time: It’s okay, you don’t need to burn all your gadgets

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6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids’ screen time

Study: Our kids are addicted to screens—and it’s our fault

Screen-free kids have better social skills: Study

GenX parenting and the screen-time debate

Is using a tablet to keep your kid occupied lazy parenting?

Screen time

Your child's first trip to the dentist to get that filling can be a scary experience. Here are some quick tips to help them conquer that fear.

How to prepare for your child’s first dental visit

Why you should get a second opinion at the dentist

Kids teeth

With HPV on the rise among women in their 30s and 40s, it's not just your kid who you should consider getting vaccinated. Here are five things you need to know about the HPV vaccine.

Why women should consider getting the HPV vaccine

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Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Cervical cancer: The Pap test controversy

Worried about vaccines? Your top questions answered

Maternal health

Family health

Fill little tummies and get your kids ready for sleep with these tasty bedtime snacks.

10 healthy bedtime snacks kids love

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Sleep

Where does one begin when teaching kids about consent? This kid-friendly video is a great place to start.

This mom's cute video is the perfect way to teach kids about consent

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How I talk to my kids about the Ghomeshi trial

Why you should talk to your daughter about oral sex 

Education

It's not easy, but when it comes to talking to your kids about maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to talk about what foods or activities they can add in, rather than what they shouldn’t eat or do.

A heavy discussion: How to talk to your kids about their weight

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5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

3 things to know about ECHO’s report on childhood obesity

6 hearty-but-healthy recipes for weeknight dinners

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RECALL: Sobeys' Compliments brand broccoli slaw due to listeria risk

5 Christmas trees kids will love

RECALL: Sabra brand hummus due to listeria risk

26 cool stocking stuffers for the whole family

#ThisIsMyLife: Things that count as "me time" for moms

17 awesome holiday gifts for kids

23 thoughtful gifts for him

21 gifts for her

RECALL: Kidde NightHawk Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Confession: I've resorted to feeding my picky eater mac and cheese

UPDATED RECALL: Ikea recalls over 100 models of chests of drawers after eight child deaths

Why your kid might love Disney's Moana even more than Frozen

11 simple dinner shortcuts

Ask Dr. Dina: Should you finish the entire bottle of antibiotics?

Kid’s screen time: It’s okay, you don’t need to burn all your gadgets

How to Prepare Your Kid for Their First Filling

Why women should consider getting the HPV vaccine

15 healthy bedtime snacks kids love

This mom's cute video is the perfect way to teach kids about consent

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight