April 2015

How to avoid passing food hang-ups onto your kids

How to avoid passing food hang-ups onto your kids

We all want to raise healthy eaters, but is your diet affecting your kids' attitudes towards food? Here's how to avoid passing on your food hang ups.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

My son has autism, but I refuse to let it limit our family

My son has autism, but I refuse to let it limit our family

How our family copes with the realities of my son’s autism, where the victories are small and the challenges ever-changing.

Lisa Kadane

Which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy?

Which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy?

Whether you have a headache or a cough, here's what you need to know about taking Tylenol, Advil, and other over-the-counter medications during pregnancy.

Lola Augustine Brown

15 ways to save money on just about everything

15 ways to save money on just about everything

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

Amy Valm

Why won't my baby sleep?

Why won't my baby sleep?

You want your little one to sleep, but she just won't settle. Instead of resorting to panic, read these tips on baby sleep.

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Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Helping your kid deal with a best friend breakup

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it's a best friend. Here's how to help when your child and her BFF part ways.

Dana Dougherty Reinke

Your top 10 most googled parenting questions

Your top 10 most googled parenting questions

We asked the folks at Google what parenting questions new parents most often type in the search box—and we’ve got the answers once and for all.

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How do I take a pacifier away?

How do I take a pacifier away?

Your toddler's pacifier helps them feel safe and calm, but it may be time for them to move on. Here's how to take a pacifier away.

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How do I stop my baby from crying?

How do I stop my baby from crying?

Want to feel like a superhero? Soothe your crying baby!

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Why do babies cry?

Why do babies cry?

Got a fussy baby? There are a bunch of reasons why your little one may be upset. Here are the ones to watch out for, plus ways you can soothe her.

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How do I breastfeed?

How do I breastfeed?

It all starts with the latch. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to breastfeed your baby.

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When is it time to stop breastfeeding?

When is it time to stop breastfeeding?

Deciding when to stop breastfeeding is a personal decision for you and your baby.

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How do I change a diaper?

How do I change a diaper?

Here's how to change a diaper like a pro.

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How do I baby-proof?

Baby development

How do I baby-proof?

You want to keep your little one safe, but where do you even start? This handy guide will help you quickly and easily baby-proof your home.

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How do I potty train?

How do I potty train?

Is it time to potty train your child? We can help!

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My daughter is at risk because she's Aboriginal and female

My daughter is at risk because she's Aboriginal and female

Aboriginal mom Dawn Harvard faces the harsh truth that she can’t promise to keep her 10-year-old daughter safe.

Dawn Harvard

How your breastfeeding diet affects your baby

How your breastfeeding diet affects your baby

Experts say that your breastfeeding diet probably doesn't affect your baby, but some moms have found eliminating certain foods relieves baby's discomfort.

Jenn Cox

#ThisIsMyLife: Potty humour

#ThisIsMyLife: Potty humour

The perils of navigating the public washroom with a toddler.

Leah Rumack

Is playing with toy guns normal?

Is playing with toy guns normal?

Many parents are mystified—and a little horrified—by their kids’ obsession with gunplay. Is this a normal type of play, or are we raising kids who think violence is OK?

Shawna Cohen

How to load your dishwasher (properly!)

How to load your dishwasher (properly!)

It's time to learn the right way to load your dishwasher.

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