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Work-life balance doesn’t really exist

Work-life balance doesn’t really exist

Katie Dupuis used to think work-life balance was about efficiency; now she knows it’s about triage.

Katie Dupuis

Forget kids—parents need to stop bullying each other

Forget kids—parents need to stop bullying each other

"Often we don’t act like parents who are all on the same team; instead, we divide ourselves into little cliques and take shots at each other on social media."

Ian Mendes

Prince George's adorable (and fashionable) weekend

Prince George's adorable (and fashionable) weekend

From the palace to the polo field, we've got the scoop on Prince George's weekend.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

How to make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

Use saltine crackers to create these scrumptious ice cream sandwiches that are perfect for hot summer days.

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Kids need risky outdoor play—here's why

Kids need risky outdoor play—here's why

The new ParticipACTION Report Card gives Canadian kids a failing grade for physical activity.

Jennifer Pinarski

9 things parents should know about food dyes

9 things parents should know about food dyes

An update on artificial food dye and its impact on kids' health and behaviour—and tips for spotting it in common foods.

Joelene Huber

Weekly meals: 7 nutritious dinner recipes

Weekly meals: 7 nutritious dinner recipes

Plan a healthy week of meals with these yummy, kid-friendly dinner recipes (plus get the grocery list to match)!

Claudia Bianchi

Science confirms it: Motherhood changes your brain

Science confirms it: Motherhood changes your brain

It’s about time research caught up with what we mothers already knew to be true—pregnancy changes women's brains.

Emma Waverman

The Working Parents' Guide to Dealing with Sick Kids

The Working Parents' Guide to Dealing with Sick Kids

Allison Young

What to do if your child is choking

What to do if your child is choking

It’s one of your worst fears—especially if you don’t know what to do. Here’s what every parent needs to know about choking.

Claire Gagne

Walk Off The Earth singer kicked off plane due to fussy toddler

Walk Off The Earth singer kicked off plane due to fussy toddler

Canadian musician Sarah Blackwood says she was kicked off a United Airlines flight because her son was crying loudly.

Emily Rivas

The biggest sunscreen myths debunked

The biggest sunscreen myths debunked

We’re separating fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen.

Karen Robock

Why I’m fine with my toddler’s pacifier

Why I’m fine with my toddler’s pacifier

Katie Dupuis

How to play with masking tape

How to play with masking tape

Looking for cabin fever relievers? A simple roll of masking tape can provide hours of easy entertainment.

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The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

After her toddler contributed to the family's data plan overage, one mom realizes it's time to address the screen-time issue in her house.

Katie Dupuis

No sick days for mom!

No sick days for mom!

Katie Dupuis had a sciatica attack this week but was surprised to find she powered through where Sophie was concerned.

Katie Dupuis

Family dinner: A minute-by-minute account

Family dinner: A minute-by-minute account

A family dinner is all multitasking and mayhem with a toddler and kindergartener at the table.

Tammy Sutherland

Does milk really do your kid’s body good?

Does milk really do your kid’s body good?

Drinking lots of milk may not benefit children—or anyone else.

Anne Kingston

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

These five easy "let's get messy" games, crafts and activities will help expose your toddler to new textures and materials.

Andrea Mulder-Slater

11 stamps you can make with household items

11 stamps you can make with household items

Add some funky patterns to your little ones’ basic T-shirts and pants using everyday household materials.

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