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Puberty

Family

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 health

Life with little kids needs to be triaged—If you want to “have it all,” pick a few of your most important things, focus on those and let the rest go.

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

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Thank you to the woman in Shoppers Drug Mart

Nostalgia is a frenemy when you’re a parent

I thought I’d be a good disciplinarian, but then I had kids

After a weekend with sick kids, I’m nostalgic for my pre-baby life

Parenting

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Motherhood

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We dreaded the sleep deprivation and the tantrums, but we knew we didn’t want to say goodbye to the baby years quite yet.

It took me five years to feel ready for a third kid—but I’m glad we did it

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New baby

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I wanted my kids to be closer in age, but multiple miscarriages changed my plans

I wanted my kids to be closer in age, but three miscarriages changed my plans

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Infertility

Find out what you need to know about trying to conceive: everything from tips on getting pregnant to the early symptoms and signs of pregnancy.

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

Trying to conceive

Loving on a new puppy while we're hunkering down at home has been a source of pure joy, and a welcome distraction from the news outside our door.

Is it a good idea to get a puppy in the middle of a global pandemic?

"The infusion of happiness I felt was instant—there is no drug as pure and harmless as unconditional puppy love."

We got a pandemic puppy—and it was the best decision ever

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Family pets

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

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Mental health

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Miscarriage

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Giving birth

This simple act helps researchers learn more about breastmilk antibodies and makes me feel like I'm doing something that matters.

Donating my vaccinated breastmilk gave me hope during lockdown

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Science

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Breastfeeding

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Real talk about what it’s like to lose your postnatal virginity only a month after baby, from The Rebel Mama’s Handbook for (Cool) Moms

I had sex 4 weeks after giving birth

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WATCH BABY GROW!

Everything you need to know about caring for your postpartum body, from managing depression and anxiety to what changes will happen in your body.

Postpartum care

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Summer

"It makes us feel good as parents, knowing we’re giving them something valuable, along with memories they’ll carry forever."

I hated camping until I experienced it through my kids’ eyes

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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 a bit out of the norm, but I think a lot of couples secretly yearn for our arrangement.

My husband and I got a sleep divorce—and it's helped our marriage

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Sleep

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Gender

With more money and confidence, a rising number of women are waiting until after 40 to have babies. Here, three older moms share their stories.

With more money and confidence, a rising number of women are letting their biological clocks tick a little longer. Here, three older moms share their stories.

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Losing interest in reading? Here are eight clever and creative ways to make your toddler trade in their tablet for books.

How I got my toddler back on books

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Books

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

As a kid, I was jealous of my non&#x2d;Indigenous peers whose families had the luxury of not being touched by this traumatic history.

Residential schools tried to erase my family—but we wouldn’t let them

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first person

My 8-year-old is tall and beautiful, but her self-worth is shrinking

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Can I Be A Great Mom and Not Lose Myself in the Process?

My kid called me ‘Mad Mommy’ again—and she was right

It took me five years to feel ready for a third kid—but I’m glad we did it

I wanted my kids to be closer in age, but three miscarriages changed my plans

We got a pandemic puppy—and it was the best decision ever

7 ways pandemic parenting felt like postpartum all over again

My instincts during my unplanned home birth were a total surprise

Donating my vaccinated breastmilk gave me hope during lockdown

I didn't expect to have such mixed feelings after having my last baby

I had sex 4 weeks after giving birth

My family actually loved our pandemic summer last year

I hated camping until I experienced it through my kids’ eyes

My husband and I got a sleep divorce—and it's helped our marriage

I never saw myself as a mother—then I realized I wanted to be a dad

More Canadian Women Are Having Babies In Their 40s—With Zero Regrets

We used my son's stick collection as kindling and he totally lost it

How I got my toddler back on books after she got a taste of screen time

Residential Schools Tried To Erase My Family—But We Wouldn't Let Them