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12 tasty no-bake desserts

12 tasty no-bake desserts

You don't need to turn the oven on to make these scrumptious no-bake desserts.

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11 easy dessert recipes

11 easy dessert recipes

These yummy dessert recipes are so simple, we bet you'll want to make them over and over again.

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Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that as technology grows, so do portrayals of violence, and it’s having an impact on our kids.

Jill Buchner

You've got to read this 9-year-old's hilarious, dramatic letter to her mom

You've got to read this 9-year-old's hilarious, dramatic letter to her mom

She'd rather be sold on eBay than clean her room.

Emily Rivas

Summer produce: 11 healthy recipes kids will love

Summer produce: 11 healthy recipes kids will love

Make the most of in-season fruits and vegetables with these quick, easy and healthy recipes for your family. Chicken skewers, pasta, smoothies and more!

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Recall: Betty Crocker Rainbow Bit cake mix

Recall: Betty Crocker Rainbow Bit cake mix

The Betty Crocker cake mix has been recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination.

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Ask Dr. Dina: How do I remove a tick?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I remove a tick?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik gives step-by-step instructions on how to remove a tick, plus tips on how to protect your kids from them.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

Google's new project teaches kids how to code

Google's new project teaches kids how to code

Google is making coding fun for kids.

Amy Valm

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

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

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.

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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