January 2016

The most genius hack to get babies to take medication

The most genius hack to get babies to take medication

Need a way to help the medicine go down? We've got a simple solution.

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12 little ways to make your kid's day

12 little ways to make your kid's day

We asked parenting educator and psychotherapist Andrea Loewen Nair for easy things parents can do to ensure their kids feel heard, important and loved.

Kim Shiffman

4 tips for finding the best nursing bra for you

4 tips for finding the best nursing bra for you

The right nursing bra is key to keeping your lactating boobs comfortable and healthy. Here's how to find the best nursing bra for you.

Kara Aaserud

Tips to survive flying with a toddler

Toddler behaviour

Tips to survive flying with a toddler

Flying with a toddler can be turbulent. These tips will help you make it to your destination with fewer tears shed.

Laura Grande

1 easy bolognese recipe, 3 yummy ways

1 easy bolognese recipe, 3 yummy ways

Make this classic bolognese recipe and you've got three easy dinners in the bag.

Chatelaine

How to know if French immersion is right for your kid

How to know if French immersion is right for your kid

Educators say learning French expands minds. But some parents say French just wasn’t right for their kids. Here’s how to suss out what’s best for yours.

Brandie Weikle

Natural cures for common pregnancy symptoms

Natural cures for common pregnancy symptoms

A slew of uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms can be eased with some simple DIY tricks.

Erin Phelan

6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids' screen time

6 simple ways to get a handle on your kids' screen time

Losing the fight over screen time? Here are six practical ways to limit your kid's time in front of the phone or tablet.

Bryan Borzykowski

What you need to know before your kid gets braces

What you need to know before your kid gets braces

Here’s what to expect if your kid is referred to an orthodontist.

Astrid van den Broek

13 tips for cleaning baby poop

13 tips for cleaning baby poop

Changing diapers is one thing, but cleaning baby poop that escapes the diaper is another kind of mess altogether. Read on for the dos and don'ts of doo-doo cleanup.

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How much fibre does your kid really need?

How much fibre does your kid really need?

We've got age-by-age formulas with simple foods to make it easy to stuff your kid with good-for-her fibre.

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5 tips for surviving public toilets with your kid

5 tips for surviving public toilets with your kid

The loud flushes, the crowd, the tall sinks—it can all be stressful to a preschooler. Maybe for you, too. Here's how to navigate public toilets with your little one.

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How to treat baby diarrhea

How to treat baby diarrhea

Baby poo can be wildly unpredictable. So how do you know when it's abnormal and how do you deal? Read on for our guide to baby diarrhea.

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You've got to be sh*tting me—the best poop stories

You've got to be sh*tting me—the best poop stories

Six valiant parents from the Elbows Deep Brigade share their best poop stories.

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4 signs of baby constipation

4 signs of baby constipation

Worried about baby constipation? Here are some sure signs she's backed up.

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4 ways to treat diaper rash

4 ways to treat diaper rash

Diaper rash is seriously irritating—for you and baby. Here's how to treat it and help prevent another sore baby bum in the future.

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Baby poop: Guide to texture, smell and frequency

Baby poop: Guide to texture, smell and frequency

From newborn to solid-food-eater: What to expect from each baby poop milestone.

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An open letter to those who want to ban tobogganing

An open letter to those who want to ban tobogganing

Some Canadian municipalities want to ban tobogganing. Ian Mendes thinks it’s a slippery slope.

Ian Mendes

What life is like for parents with a disability

What life is like for parents with a disability

Four parents share what it’s like to raise a family when you have a disability.

Lisa Bendall

Table of contents: January 2016

Table of contents: January 2016

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