While a quick nap from point A to B is probably OK, the car seat is definitely not a place babies should regularly be sleeping.

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

Sleep

Baby

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

Baby health

Weed, pot, marijuana—call it what you want, but don't wait until high school to discuss it with your kids. Start when they're school-agers. Here's how.

How to talk to your kids about cannabis

School-age

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

For mothers juggling a job, childcare and housework, getting a healthy meal on the table each night is virtually impossible.

Time to cook is a luxury many families just don't have

Food

Family health

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.

A pelvic floor physiotherapist shows us the truth about what vulvas and vaginas are supposed to look (and smell) like in this viral Facebook post.

Moms, you can stop apologizing for your vaginas now

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Beauty

Blogs

Opinion

When you're struggling to breastfeed your baby, hearing things like, "Women have been breastfeeding since the dawn of time!" is just not helpful.

10 of the cruelest things anyone can say to a mom struggling to breastfeed

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Breastfeeding

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

Parents, we're powerless against big food companies. But as a collective voice, we can stand together for the rights of our kids and speak up. 

The ban on marketing junk food to kids might not happen after all

obesity

The recalled Rock ‘n Play sleeper has now been linked to 59 deaths in the U.S. So how come it hasn’t been banned in Canada?

Rock ‘n Play recall: Why is it still available in Canada?

The popular Rock ‘n Play sleeper was recalled in the US after 32 babies died in the reclined device. How come it hasn’t been banned in Canada, and why do some parents still swear by it?

Why is a product blamed for infant deaths in the United States still available in Canada?

Baby safety

It’s normal for toddlers to bump  into things and take a tumble,  but when should you worry about  their lack of coordination?

Should you be worried about your clumsy toddler?

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Toddler safety

Your toddler's language and motor skills are growing rapidly month to month. Here’s what milestones to expect with your toddler. 

Toddler

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

Toddler development

How to cope during the transition phase of labour

Labour and delivery

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

Giving birth

PCOS is the most common hormonal problem in women, and a leading cause of infertility, but what’s causing it has always been a mystery.

Researchers may have found the true cause of PCOS

Infertility

Women's health

The Internet says chugging grape juice can ward off a stomach bug. Could this be your new secret mom trick? We did some digging to find out if it works.

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How to know when your kid is too sick for school

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

The working parents’ guide to dealing with sick kids

health

Kids

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

health service viral

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

How to talk to your kids about cannabis

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Another study suggests pregnant women should say no to marijuana