February 2016

I swore off sex after I had kids

I swore off sex after I had kids

There was a time when I would throw up a little in my mouth when my husband touched me. Slowly but surely, we brought sexy back.

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Age-by-age guide to getting your kid to talk to you

Age-by-age guide to getting your kid to talk to you

We don’t need to be our kids’ best friends, but it's nice to hear about their day. Here's what to do when it comes to getting your kid to talk to you.

Claire Gagne

How to get your preschooler to help with chores

How to get your preschooler to help with chores

Motivate your stubborn (or oblivious) preschooler to help with chores around the house.

Erin Phelan

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

How can your kid know exactly which buttons to press for maximum effect? Before you lose your temper, here are 10 things to try.

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9 warm and cozy casserole recipes

9 warm and cozy casserole recipes

It’s time for meals that are the food equivalent of a woolly sweater and warm socks: enjoy one of these cozy casserole recipes tonight.

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7 common labour myths—and the truths behind them

7 common labour myths—and the truths behind them

Will your water really break in a dramatic burst? Do wider hips mean labour will be easier? We reveal the truth behind the most common labour myths.

Bonnie Schiedel

Still horny after all these kids

Still horny after all these kids

Jessica Goode* can't wait to get into her husband's pants—once their three kids are asleep, of course.

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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

Can I let my baby sleep in the car seat or stroller?

Can I let my baby sleep in the car seat or stroller?

Is there a downside to letting your newborn snooze in the stroller or car seat? Experts reveal if you should let your baby nap on the go.

Jennifer Goldberg

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Toddler behaviour

How to handle your toddler's "carry me" phase

Is your little one constantly asking you to pick them up? Here's how to deal with the carry me phase.

Bonnie Schiedel

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 things NOT to say to a woman in labour

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 things NOT to say to a woman in labour

Stop talking. Please, just stop.

Leah Rumack

4 myths about sex after baby

4 myths about sex after baby

Is sex after baby always painful? Is it always disappointing? Get the truth so you can get it on.

Kate Rae

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

3 tips for avoiding bad playdates

What do you do when your kids’ friends don’t respect your house rules?

Laura Grande

Confession: My home birth sucked

Confession: My home birth sucked

During her home birth, this mom expected to feel coached, supported and reassured. But, mostly, she felt alone and scared.

Jen Cutts

Recycled craft: How to make a disco microphone

Recycled craft: How to make a disco microphone

Disco divas can sing their little hearts out with these glittery microphones. All you need is some glitter, paint and empty toilet paper rolls.

Amy Valm

How to make a unicorn horn headpiece

How to make a unicorn horn headpiece

It’s time to get prancy! This easy craft is pure magic.

Amy Valm

Foreskin 101: How to deal with your baby boy's business

Foreskin 101: How to deal with your baby boy's business

Congratulations! You’ve got a baby boy—with foreskin. From how to wash it to when does foreskin retract, we’ve got answers to your questions about an uncircumcised penis.

Lisa Kadane

7 changes you can make to be a better parent right now

7 changes you can make to be a better parent right now

Good enough parent is the new perfectionist parent. Here are a few easy changes that will make you a better parent right this instance.

Katrina Onstad

Easy nighttime skincare routines for busy moms

Easy nighttime skincare routines for busy moms

Charmaine Cooper, education manager for Dermalogica Canada, has three nighttime skincare routines, whether you have five minutes, 10 or 15.

Erin Finlayson

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

Try this simple three-step trick!

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