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4 ways to comfort your kid after an injury

4 ways to comfort your kid after an injury

From a scraped knee at the soccer field to a bee sting at the playground, here's how to help your kid handle the hurt.

Corinna Vangerwen

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

Do you enforce movie-rating age guidelines?

Do you enforce movie-rating age guidelines?

Can your little one handle a PG-13 movie? Two parents discuss whether or not kids should be allowed to watch age-inappropriate flicks.

Jeff Hay

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

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

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.

Today's Parent

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

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

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

Check your fridge and cupboards: Neilson, President’s Choice and Kashi are among the brands affected in the latest recalls due to listeria contamination.

Today's Parent

8 handy on-the-go snack recipes

8 handy on-the-go snack recipes

These snack recipes are perfect to make for when you're out and about and you hear "I'm hungry!" from the stroller or the backseat.

Amy Valm

16 cool Father's Day gifts you haven't thought of

These Father's Day gifts are perfect for the guy who says he needs nothing.

Erin Finlayson