New research says women should cut out canned tuna completely during pregnancy, while other health organizations say it’s fine in moderation.

Is canned tuna during pregnancy safe?

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Maternal health

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.

Pregnancy

Here’s what we’re packing in our picnics this summer – 9 of the best (and super easy) picnic recipes ever.

Summer picnic recipes

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Outdoor activities

Recipes

Common sense—not fear mongering—will help families properly teach their kids about the pros and cons of sugar.

Anti&#x2d;sugar: Fear&#x2d;mongering

Behaviour

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

Save some coin with these cost-effective meals, equalling to about $7 in total. 

Cost-effective meals: One day living below the poverty line

Family finance

The 2014 Product of the Year Canada award winners were just announced. See our selection of family-friendly products from the full list.

Today's Parent favourite products of the year

Food

Bread isn't the only thing you can make with bananas. Check out these 11 delicious banana recipes for snacks and treats.

11 baking-with-banana recipes

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Six Heinz baby food products have been recalled due to risk of spoilage.

RECALL: Heinz baby food

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

Tracy Chappell thinks that calorie knowledge could have a ripple effect—and has an idea for the next step in the right direction.

Will calorie counts change your fast-food habits?

Healthy family

Don't know what to make tonight? No problem! Here are some quick dinner recipes to help ease weeknight stress.

6 last&#x2d;minute dinner recipes

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Here's the low-down on what to consider when your animal-loving children become vegetarian kids.

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

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

Ian Mendes admits that it's time to give McDonald's credit for improvements made to kids' Happy Meals.

Time to (grudgingly) give McDonald’s some credit

Nutrition

Blogs

Should daycares and governments tell parents what their children can eat? Jennifer Pinarksi doesn't think so.

Manitoba mom fined over daycare's bizarre lunch rules

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Getting sick of eating the same old breakfast? These recipes will shake things up.

Tired of finicky eaters and food fights? Here’s help for happier, healthier mealtimes.

4 ways to help your fussy eater

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When your toddler learns to say "no," ensuring good nutrition gets that much more challenging. Learn the best ways to get your picky eater try new foods. 

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Picky eaters

The US FDA moves to ban trans fats. Nutritionist Theresa Albert on how you can get a head start at home.

Why government trans fat bans won’t help you

Susan Goldberg thinks the occasional white lie about the ingredients in her kids' food isn't such a big deal.

Why I lie to my kids about the ingredients in their food

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Who says healthy eating has to be by the book?

10 surprising ways to get kids eating healthy

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Family health

With fresh, local fruit every where, it's time to break out the pie recipes!

From classic to creative, we've got you covered no matter what your burger preferences. 

Summer's best burgers

Your step-by-step guide to canning and preserving.

Food

Is it safe to eat canned tuna during pregnancy?

9 portable summer picnic recipes

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