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What it's like to become a dad—warning: grab tissues before watching this

What it's like to become a dad—warning: grab tissues before watching this

A cartoonist perfectly captures what it's like to become a dad.

Alyssa Ashton

Some UK parents want to ban infant ear piercing

Some UK parents want to ban infant ear piercing

"If people want to get up in arms over something and petition the government, then affordable daycare, cheaper diapers and proper postpartum care would top my list."

Emma Waverman

How coffee tables and chairs can help your baby learn to walk

How coffee tables and chairs can help your baby learn to walk

Let your baby scoot around furniture and play with ride-on toys. A new study says it helps them learn to walk sooner.

Jennifer Pinarski

Down syndrome isn't what she IS—it's what she HAS

Down syndrome isn't what she IS—it's what she HAS

One mom is sick of the insensitive comments people make about her daughter, who has Down syndrome.

Alyssa Ashton

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

According to new research, babies who can settle themselves back to sleep are more likely to sleep through the night.

Jennifer Pinarski

6 best outdoor pools in Atlantic Canada

6 best outdoor pools in Atlantic Canada

Splash into summer at some of the best swimming pools across Atlantic Canada!

Jessica Spera

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

More babies are using smartphones (but not in my house!)

More babies are using smartphones (but not in my house!)

New research shows that babies are using smartphones and tablets at an alarming rate. Jennifer Pinarski weighs in.

Jennifer Pinarski

Books for new moms that don’t exist (but probably should!)

Books for new moms that don’t exist (but probably should!)

"Sex after baby? Obviously, the first six chapters would be blank pages."

Emma Waverman

Postpartum body: Ashlee Wells Jackson found beauty in grief

Postpartum body: Ashlee Wells Jackson found beauty in grief

Today's Parent teamed up with photographer Ashlee Wells Jackson of the 4th Trimester Bodies Project to celebrate the postpartum body. This is her story.

Cara Smusiak

A love letter to my postpartum body

A love letter to my postpartum body

After a less-than-ideal delivery, managing editor Katie Dupuis wasn’t happy with her body. Four months later, she’s changed her tune.

Katie Dupuis

IKEA Canada recalls SULTAN crib mattresses

IKEA Canada recalls SULTAN crib mattresses

IKEA Canada recalls one of its crib mattresses after concerns it poses a danger to babies.

TP staff

New hope for kids with serious food allergies

New hope for kids with serious food allergies

Peanut butter for babies and a pill to block anaphylactic reactions—the latest research on serious food allergies is good news for families.

Wendy Haaf

8 adorable outfits for Royal Baby No. 2

8 adorable outfits for Royal Baby No. 2

If this new baby is anything like Prince George, he or she will be very fashionable. Here are some cute duds we could see Royal Baby No. 2 wear.

Alyssa Ashton

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

Do you kiss your kids on the lips?

This married couple shares their opposing views on whether you should kiss your kids on the lips.

Tammy Sutherland

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.

Today's Parent

I'm not ashamed of my infertility

I'm not ashamed of my infertility

Wendy Litner’s dream of getting pregnant the old-fashioned way is long gone, but she's not struggling in silence. She shares her infertility story.

Wendy Litner

Welcome to Motherhood, Girrrl—the mom rap

Welcome to Motherhood, Girrrl—the mom rap

The Welcome to Motherhood rap reveals everything you can expect those first few months with a new baby.

Alyssa Ashton

Success Kid wants to save his dad

Success Kid wants to save his dad

You’ve seen his determined old man expression and can-do raised fist. Now the baby whose image is behind the Success Kid needs your help.

Kate Rae

#MustFollow: 24 most awesome parents on social media

#MustFollow: 24 most awesome parents on social media

Whether you're looking for a little advice or inspiration, fun or commiseration, our favourite mom and dad social media superstars have you covered.

Cara Smusiak