These recipes all do double duty, so you can make dinners and school lunches all at once.

10 dinners that also make yummy school lunches

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Chicken-and-Veggie Kebabs with Parmesan Potatoes

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Is your kid battling a case of the worries? Create a calming jar. Simply turning it over and watching the glitter gently fall will help her relax.

DIY calming jar

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How to make a mini city out of paper rolls

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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.

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Your "Recently Watched" tab may be filled with PAW Patrol and Sofia the First, but once the kids go to bed it's your turn to binge-watch.

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Looking for some breakfast for dinner recipes? We have 10 delicious recipes that are easy to make.

Breakfast for dinner: 10 ways to switch up your nightly routine

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Breakfast recipes: 7 yummy ideas that beat toast

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Rogers Smart Home Monitoring

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Skinfix Gentle Eczema Balm

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Lysol Foam Magic Antibacterial No-Touch Hand Wash System

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What are the best deals at Costco? Calculator in hand, financial author, blogger and speaker Kerry K. Taylor sleuthed the savings.

8 best deals at Costco for families

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The do’s and don’ts of safe formula feeding

15 ways to save money on just about everything

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

11 tips to save time and money at the grocery store

Money

Many kids who are told they have penicillin allergies after developing a rash when they take the drug aren't actually allergic.

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5 most common kid skin rashes and sensitivities (and how to soothe them)

6 common medication mistakes parents make with kids

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Antibiotic resistance: What parents need to know

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

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Kids health

“It must be so nice to sleep in” and “You must have so much free time!” Um, no. Here's a list of things you should never say to work-from-home parents.

11 things you should never say to a work-from-home parent

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"I love working at home with my kids!" (said no mother ever)

Stay-at-home vs. working moms: Can't we share without being attacked?

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

Parenting

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

Looking to keep your kid’s skills up throughout summer break? These apps will hone their math, reading, spelling and STEM skills.

7 apps to avoid the summer slide

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Dodge Grand Caravans from 2011 and 2012 are being recalled in the US and Canada due to faulty air bags in the driver’s seat of the minivans.

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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.

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Too much of this, too little of that—we’ve rounded up the most common nutritional dilemmas parents face every day.

5 food traps you’re falling into with your kids

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Picky eaters: 3 experts weigh in on your FAQs

7 signs you should seek help for your picky eater 

10 reasons to not panic about your picky eater 

Ultima Foods has recalled iögo yogurt products due to the potential presence of pieces of plastic.

RECALL: Ultima Foods recalls iögo yogurt products

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Recalls for Canadian families

Dehydration can put a damper on hot summer days. Here’s how to recognize the signs of dehydration in kids.

How to keep your kid hydrated this summer

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Staying hydrated: How much water should you drink during pregnancy?

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Take swimming to the next level with these fun pool toys.

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5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

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Because, really, who doesn't love bacon? There's something for every occasion, meal and palate with these bacon-y recipes.

13 best bacon recipes

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Stumped on what to make for dinner? Look no further than these 10/10 crowd-pleasing chicken recipes.

16 tasty chicken recipes

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Pair these kid-friendly dips with crackers or cut up veggies.

12 kid-friendly dips

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10 Dinners that Also Make Yummy School Lunches