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?

Family finance

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.

Family

How much is too much? Here's how to stop spoiling kids at Christmas without turning into The Grinch.

How to avoid spoiling kids at Christmas

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5 great gifts for baby’s first Christmas

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Fear of Santa: It’s OK to skip the photo op 

Holiday

Parenting

These make-ahead cookie recipes are a sweet way to prepare for the holiday season.

6 make-ahead holiday cookie recipes

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4 delicious allergy-sensitive holiday treats

3 holiday foods pregnant women should avoid (and three you can enjoy)

Recipes

Being spiritual isn’t limited to only religion. Incorporating spirituality into your kid’s lives can highly benefit them.

How to raise spiritual kids

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Dear public schools: Not everyone is Christian

Mindfullness for kids: Learning emotional regulation in school

Why is my tween suddenly interested in faith? 

Plenty of holiday parties are grown-ups only, but this kid-friendly plan will have everyone rocking around the Christmas tree.

How to throw a holiday party for kids

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13 fun indoor birthday party themes for kids

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. 

Birthday parties

'Tis the season for stressing out, but it doesn't have to be. These holiday hacks will help you actually make it the most wonderful time of the year.

12 holiday hacks to get you through to January

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10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

Netflix is offering a free downloading service on tons of titles, making watching movies and shows on the go a cinch. Here's how to use it.

How to use Netflix's new downloading service

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

Is using a tablet to keep your kid occupied lazy parenting?

Screen-free kids have better social skills: Study

Entertainment

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

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Trying to get pregnant is exhausting: A guy’s perspective

Age-by-age guide to talking to kids about sex

Choreplay: Should you reward your husband with sex?

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Recalls for Canadian families

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.

Recalls

Stocking stuffers aren't just for kids. There's something for everyone in this roundup of tiny treasures.

26 cool stocking stuffers for the whole family

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Gifts

Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Toys

From tea sets to teddy bears, little ones will love these awesome gifts for kids.

17 awesome holiday gifts for kids

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We cover everything from makeup, fashion, and skincare to funky room decor ideas for kids.

Style

A backpack, flask, mini keyboard and more gifts for him that he won't get for himself.

23 thoughtful gifts for him

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These gifts for her are perfect for moms, sisters, daughters and best friends.

21 gifts for her

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After 8 child deaths and 150 reported injuries, IKEA has recalled over 20 million chests of drawers.

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Stock your kitchen with a few key store-bought items and these simple dinners will be a cinch to pull off.

11 simple dinner shortcuts

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7 recipes your picky eater might actually eat 

easy meals

Don’t feel guilty about all those PAW Patrol episodes. New screen-time recommendations encourage parents to consider the whole family’s media use.

Kid’s screen time: It’s okay, you don’t need to burn all your gadgets

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

Study: Our kids are addicted to screens—and it’s our fault

GenX parenting and the screen-time debate

Screen time

With HPV on the rise among women in their 30s and 40s, it's not just your kid who you should consider getting vaccinated. Here are five things you need to know about the HPV vaccine.

Why women should consider getting the HPV vaccine

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Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends?

Cervical cancer: The Pap test controversy

Worried about vaccines? Your top questions answered

Maternal health

Family health

Fill little tummies and get your kids ready for sleep with these tasty bedtime snacks.

10 healthy bedtime snacks kids love

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Sleep

It's not easy, but when it comes to talking to your kids about maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to talk about what foods or activities they can add in, rather than what they shouldn’t eat or do.

A heavy discussion: How to talk to your kids about their weight

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5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

3 things to know about ECHO’s report on childhood obesity

6 hearty-but-healthy recipes for weeknight dinners

Nutrition

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

app-tween and teen

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What’s the secret to a happy sex life in a long-term relationship?

RECALL: Sobeys' Compliments brand broccoli slaw due to listeria risk

26 cool stocking stuffers for the whole family

17 awesome holiday gifts for kids

23 thoughtful gifts for him

21 gifts for her

RECALL: Kidde NightHawk Combo Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

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