It's tax time, which means it's time to read our easy guide to the 2015 family tax credits.

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6 financial tips for families with special needs

6 ways the federal budget affects families

4 awesome Canadian blogs about saving money

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

You can't deny science! And a new study reveals that parents do have a favourite kid.

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What to do when your child prefers one parent over the other

Is it natural for parents to have a favourite child?

Parenting styles

Blogs

You've got to check out this touching moment between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and one of his littlest fans.

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The trailer for The Lego Batman Movie is here

8 times Justin Trudeau was absolutely adorable with kids

Sorry Justin and Sophie, but Hadrien is the coolest Trudeau

Cute toddler can name every member of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet

If a heavy flat-screen falls on your kid the results could be fatal.

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How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Doctors warn against sliding with toddlers

Wandering toddler tragedy: It could have been me

Safety

How to get your big kids to care about their hygiene.

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8 ways to make getting clean fun for toddlers

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

How to promote your child’s dental health

Steps and Stages

Parenting

The results are in for the 2016 Product of the Year Canada awards. We’ve rounded up our favourite family-friendly picks from this year’s winners.

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Product of the Year Canada awards 2015: Family-friendly picks

Get ready for some serious fun at one of these amazing Edmonton playgrounds.

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Canadian playgrounds: 18 great outdoor parks

Outdoor activities

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

It’s hard enough to give yourself eye drops, never mind a squirmy kid. Try this:

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3 common eye problems: What you need to know

If your is kid hitting the diamond this spring, Ian Mendes has some dos and don’ts. Not for the kids—for parents.

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What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

An open letter to those who want to ban tobogganing

Signing up for Parks and Rec programs without wanting to die

These cute kids' books about adoption help explain how families can be made in all kinds of ways.

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Disney’s Doc McStuffins will feature adoption storyline

Adoption

Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads.  Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

Books

Five ways you can support your friend that you may not have thought of.

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Can’t buy me love: Divorce-guilt spending

I want everyone to be smiling: Girl pleads for divorced parents to be friends

An age-by-age guide for talking to kids about divorce

Single parents

This photographer captures the beautiful story of Baby Lily and her family.

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Pregnancy loss and miscarriage support groups and events

Due to the potential presence of pieces of glass, Nestlé Canada Inc. is recalling two of their Delissio brand pizzas.

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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

Your kid has an earache? Try this simple and natural trick using materials you likely have on hand.

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How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

Kids

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

Kids health

When it comes to frugal tips and tricks, it pays to consult the pros. Here are the best blogs about saving money.

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15 ways to save money on just about everything

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

Today's Parent readers share true tales of awkward situations with their babysitters.

Most embarrassing babysitter moments

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Babysitting

When you’re upset, hiding emotions from your kids may not always be the best approach.

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29 toddler discipline tactics that work (and don't work)

Is yelling at your kids as bad as spanking?

Parenting through severe postpartum depression

6 discipline fallbacks… and how to fix them!

The kids have never seen car seats and find our culture's love of dogs hilarious. The parents are overwhelmed but ready for the challenge.

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#WelcometoCanada: Kids welcome their new Syrian friends with open arms

10 reasons it was awesome to be a parent in 2015

Check out the best that our capital has to offer by swinging, climbing and sliding at one of these Ottawa playgrounds.

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There's a sweet new addition coming to the Doc McStuffins clan.

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Family

Save money! 2015 family tax credits guide

Time to fess up! Science says parents do have a favourite kid

Little girl hugs it out with Justin Trudeau

Why you need to protect your child from TVs (It's not the reason you think!)

What to do if your big kid's hygiene kind of sucks

Product of the Year Canada awards 2016: Family-friendly picks

8 Edmonton playgrounds you need to check out

How to give your kid eye drops

Kid about to start baseball? Here are some tips—for you

17 cute kids' books about adoption

How to be a good friend to a recently single Mom (or Dad!)

Sweetest photos of a baby who lived for only 2 days

Recall: Delissio frozen pizzas recalled due to potential presence of pieces of glass

How to ease an earache

4 awesome Canadian blogs about saving money

Your most embarrassing babysitter moments

Grouchy? Don’t hide it from your kids or you’ll feel worse

A Syrian refugee family's first days in Canada

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

Disney's Doc McStuffins will feature adoption storyline