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There’s a new way to get a crying baby to sleep

There’s a new way to get a crying baby to sleep

Could getting a fussy infant to sleep really be this simple? A new study's "walk then sit" method says all it takes is a little stroll and a little sitting.

Delaney Seiferling

Adults on planes don’t need goodie bags when there’s a baby on board

Adults on planes don’t need goodie bags when there’s a baby on board

No parent should have to apologize for bringing their baby to a public space—especially not by appeasing grown adults with goodie bags full of candy.

Lidia Likhodi

What to do if your three-year-old cries all the time

What to do if your three-year-old cries all the time

Louise Gleeson

7 ways to turn off the TV or Netflix without causing a meltdown

7 ways to turn off the TV or Netflix without causing a meltdown

The best part about your kid's screen time is that it's a short break for you. The worst part is the meltdown when you turn it off. Here's how to avoid it.

The Child Institute

Letting your baby nap in your arms isn’t a bad habit

Letting your baby nap in your arms isn’t a bad habit

After hours of crying, feeding or fussing, the blessed relief of a sleeping baby in an exhausted parent’s arms isn't something anyone wants to mess with.

Claire Lawrence

What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

They can look the same, but their causes are wildly different—as are the best ways to handle them. Here's how to tell what's what.

Lisa Kadane

Chamomile tea for babies: Is it safe and does it work?

Chamomile tea for babies: Is it safe and does it work?

People say that chamomile tea can help babies with gas, colic and difficulty sleeping. Here’s what the medical community thinks.

Cameron French

Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why

Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why

Babies in Canada seriously do cry more than infants around the word. These are some not-so-serious reasons why that might be the case.

Jill Buchner

What is all the fuss about the Wonder Weeks?

Baby development

What is all the fuss about the Wonder Weeks?

The Wonder Weeks is one of the most popular books and apps for tracking baby’s cranky phases and mental “leaps” forward, but how does it work?

Lisa van de Geyn

Is my baby crying because she's sick?

Is my baby crying because she's sick?

You've ruled out the obvious issues and your baby is still crying. Here are the signs to look for to determine if your little one could be sick.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Your baby: 10 months old

Your baby: 10 months old

Standing, talking and figuring things out. And how about that adoring love? There is nothing as devoted as a 10-month-old.

Today's Parent

Why do kids cry so much? The science behind sobbing

Toddler behaviour

Why do kids cry so much? The science behind sobbing

For parents whose hearts break a little every time the sad tears start flowing, it can be helpful to understand how tears work.

Courtney Shea

This 4-year-old sobs when dad says she can't see her fave band...Slayer

This 4-year-old sobs when dad says she can't see her fave band...Slayer

All she wanted was to rock out to some heavy thrash metal at the iconic '80s band's farewell tour. This may be her only chance.

Kevin John Siazon

25 moments from ‘This Is Us’ that had us ugly crying

25 moments from ‘This Is Us’ that had us ugly crying

If you aren't wiping your tears and snot on your sleeve after watching This Is Us, you're doing it wrong.

Valerie Howes

When my five-year-old son started to cry, I wanted to jump for joy

When my five-year-old son started to cry, I wanted to jump for joy

As parents, we often encourage our boys to “toughen up” without even knowing we are doing so. But recent research says “emodiversity” is important.

Leah McLaren

Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby

Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby

Late afternoon and early evening can be especially tough—for both you and baby. Here are three things you can try to get your through the witching hour.

Kathryn Hayward

Finally! Science has found something to help colicky babies

Finally! Science has found something to help colicky babies

New research has found that giving a colicky baby a certain probiotic strain can actually reduce the time they spend crying.

Jill Buchner

8 unusual but strangely effective ways to stop your baby from crying

8 unusual but strangely effective ways to stop your baby from crying

From spiritual chanting to enlisting the help of household pets, we've collected some unique ways to get your little angel to calm the heck down.

Kelsey Miki

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!

Today's Parent

Temper tantrums

Toddler behaviour

Temper tantrums

Ruwa Sabbagh

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