January 2014

Why moms love that new baby smell

Why moms love that new baby smell

To new mamas, their newborn really does seem good enough to eat.

Robyn Braun

Frostbite: Signs, symptoms and treatment

Frostbite: Signs, symptoms and treatment

Here's how to recognize and treat frostbite — and how to prevent it in future.

Erin Pooley

Kids and sarcasm: Coping with cheeky communication

Kids and sarcasm: Coping with cheeky communication

Sarcasm may seem rude, but teaching kids how to take it, and dish it out, is important. Here's the lowdown on dealing with kids and sarcasm.

Jeni Marinucci

Toddler tips: From potty training to public bathrooms

Toddler tips: From potty training to public bathrooms

Facing public bathrooms with your toddler is a brand new world.

Erin Phelan

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Wondering if the medications you’re taking are safe for your breastfeeding baby? Take a deep breath—we have good news.

Karen Robock

10 things you didn't know your dishwasher could do

10 things you didn't know your dishwasher could do

Think your dishwasher can only clean dishes? Think again. Here are 10 ways your dishwasher can make (nearly) everything in your home sparkle.

Sara Lynn Cauchon

How to prepare for your child's first dental visit

How to prepare for your child's first dental visit

How to get this lifelong relationship off on the right foot.

Cori Howard

Potty training: Find the best strategy for you

Potty training: Find the best strategy for you

We walk you through four toilet-training strategies with help from Marvin Gans, associate professor of paediatrics at the University of Toronto.

Karen Robock

Postcard from The Norwegian Breakaway

Postcard from The Norwegian Breakaway

Deputy editor Leah Rumack and her family set sail with a cruising program for the tiniest of tourists.

Leah Rumack

Roughhousing: Aggressive or constructive behaviour?

Roughhousing: Aggressive or constructive behaviour?

Are you ready to rumble? If your answer is no, you may be doing your kid a disservice according to a slew of research on roughousing.

Carol Toller

Motor skills quiz: Is your child on track?

Motor skills quiz: Is your child on track?

Find out which fine and gross motor skills your child should have mastered.

Today's Parent

Motor skills: What’s normal and what’s not?

Motor skills: What’s normal and what’s not?

You know those kids who struggle with tying shoelaces, holding utensils or riding a bike? There may be a motor skills issue at play.

Erin Pooley

How to talk to your preschooler about death

How to talk to your preschooler about death

Questions about dying are normal for kids this age. Learn how to address their morbid curiosity.

Melissa Carter

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

Raising vegetarian kids: What you should know

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

Lisa Kadane

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

Getting little ones bundled up can be a hassle. Try some of these reader suggestions to help get you out the door.

Today's Parent

Confession: I haven't exercised in nine years

Confession: I haven't exercised in nine years

Father of two Ian Mendes is still struggling with his baby weight.

Ian Mendes

Free printable pirate party invitations

Free printable pirate party invitations

Get ready to host your own swashbuckling soiree! Download our free printable pirate party invitations and decorations.

Today's Parent

What you need to know about kids and oral hygiene

What you need to know about kids and oral hygiene

Instilling healthy oral hygiene habits for kids of every age is harder than you think. To mark Oral Health Month, we surveyed the most vital information.

Lisa Kadane

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