Facts on the virus, vaccines and what symptoms to look out for.

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

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Ask Dr. Dina: When should I take my child to the ER?

7 things parents need to know about measles

Healthy family

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

This is convenience food at its most wholesome. Check out our favourite meals from the new Best of Bridge Cookbook: The Family Slow Cooker.

5 super-simple slow cooker recipes

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easy meals

Recipes

Give them the birthday party of their dreams on a realistic budget.

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Birthday party ideas

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. 

Family

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.

Birthday parties

Why is it that everyone thinks you need to hear their opinion on your parenting?

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The debate: Do you discipline other people’s kids at the playground?

An open letter to the people judging this single mom

Public shaming is bad parenting—so, stop it!

Discipline

Parenting

These simple techniques will help your child self&#x2d;regulate when they are over&#x2d; or understimulated.

How to teach your kid to self&#x2d;regulate

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How to get your toddler out the door quicker

Registering for after-school programs is taking over my life!

Self-regulation

Banish rainy day boredom with a cardboard craft. These dollhouse apartments are fun to build and decorate.

How to make a cardboard dollhouse

Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Don't throw away that cardboard box! Make a sturdy and portable art easel for your mini Monet.

How to make a portable art easel

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Author Beth Kobliner shares her best tips for teaching kids about money from her latest book, Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not).

Teaching kids about money: 6 tips to try

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How to teach your kids money-saving skills

15 ways to save money on just about everything 

6 ways to save money at the grocery store 

Easy activities to teach your kids money smarts

6 discipline fallbacks and how to fix them

Family finance

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

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This teen called 911 when her parents “forced her” on a cottage vacation

The importance of having a family emergency plan

My toddler’s first trip to the emergency room

Safety

I was a stay-at-home mom to four kids, and yes, I needed to hire help.

A love letter to my nanny

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Why is "help" a four-letter word for moms?

Child care

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5 ways to prevent your kids from seeing inappropriate YouTube videos

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

YouTube Canada reveals their top educational family videos of 2015

Do you know what your tween is doing online?

Apps

Here's how to recognize and treat frostbite — and how to prevent it in future.

Frostbite: Signs, symptoms and treatment

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How to get your toddler to wear winter clothes

Family health

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

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Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Kids’ sports in Canada: All new stats for parents

7 things to know before coaching your kid’s team

Some kids can find nose-blowing difficult. How can you help your little one master the skill?

How to teach your child to blow her nose

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Quick fixes

Flushed cheeks, hot forehead, shivers—your kid has a fever. Now what? Dr. Dina Kulik has all the answers.

What causes a fever in kids and how can I treat it?

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How to know when your kid is too sick for school

I thought my baby had a fever. It was cancer

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

fever

These clever hacks will almost take the drudgery out of doing the wash. (Hey, we said almost.)

3 clever hacks to make laundry easier

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8 genius laundry hacks that actually work

app-baby

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

Be shopping-cart smart with these easy ways to save money at the grocery store.

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5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

15 ways to save money on just about everything

Money

On dropped babies, the shame of needing help, and the lion’s den of internet comments.

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

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

New mom

Blogs

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10 totally attainable parenting goals for the new year

Screw New Year’s resolutions: Why I’m giving up on big promises this year

Food

Looking to cut corners in your family budget? Here’s how to save money on (almost) everything.

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

app-toddler

7 things parents need to know about mumps in children

5 super-simple slow cooker recipes

Throw a birthday party on a budget

5 annoying things that strangers say to moms

How to teach your kid to self-regulate

How to make a cardboard dollhouse

How to make a portable art easel

6 ways to make your kid a money genius

How to teach your kid to call 911

A love letter to my nanny

Best YouTube Channels for Kids of All Ages

Frostbite: Signs, symptoms and treatment

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

How to teach your child to blow her nose

Ask Dr. Dina: What causes a fever and how can I treat it?

3 clever laundry hacks every parent should try

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

Why is “help” a four-letter word for moms?

2017’s biggest parenting trends

15 Ways To Save Money On Just About Everything