March 2014

You're not weird if you hate being pregnant

You're not weird if you hate being pregnant

No glow? No worries! Disliking this “magical time” is actually more common than you think. Here's what you need to know if you hate being pregnant.

Elizabeth Bromstein

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

"Oh, they're just going through a growth spurt!" We've heard it over and over, but are baby growth spurts really responsible for all those changes?

Karen Robock

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

If you’re a new parent, prepare for an onslaught of unsolicited, not-so-helpful comments from others. Here are our tips on handling unwanted baby advice.

Stacey Stein

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

Media exposure becomes harder to control once your kids hit school-age. Here's how to handle it when even kids' movies scare your little one.

Diane Peters

How to get rid of hiccups

How to get rid of hiccups

A spoonful of sugar (or peanut butter) might just be the trick to make those hiccups go away!

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When you catch your kid masturbating (awk-ward!)

When you catch your kid masturbating (awk-ward!)

Don’t freak out if you discover that your child is masturbating—it's a normal, healthy part of growing up.

Today's Parent

All the best maple syrup farms and festivals in Canada

All the best maple syrup farms and festivals in Canada

Satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with a quintessentially Canadian outing.

Emily Sadler

Controlling the chaos: Tips to a clutter-free home

Controlling the chaos: Tips to a clutter-free home

Smart tricks and easy tips to conquer the mess and create a clutter-free home.

Clare Kumar

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend is all the rage right now! Dream of sunshine with these awesome new cowboy- and cowgirl-inspired finds for your family.

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When you and your kids have opposing interests

When you and your kids have opposing interests

Ian Mendes is out in left field when it comes to finding common ground with his kids.

Ian Mendes

Synesthesia: Why some people taste, feel and see things differently

Synesthesia: Why some people taste, feel and see things differently

Some kids experience a cross-wiring of the senses that causes them to feel, see and taste things in unique ways.

Lisa Kadane

Best time-saving apps for parents

Best time-saving apps for parents

Solve your to-do list dilemmas with these top apps for parents.

Jennifer Kwan

Makeup tutorial: Spring pastels

Makeup tutorial: Spring pastels

Get a fresh look for spring with this simple makeup tutorial.

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Spring 2014 fashion trends for kids: Perfect pastels

Spring 2014 fashion trends for kids: Perfect pastels

Get ready for the warmer weather with our handy shopping guide for spring 2014 fashion trends for kids. It's all about pastels!

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Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Saddle up and ride off into the fun with this good ol' down-home shindig.

Laura Grande

True confessions of a disorganized mom

True confessions of a disorganized mom

Haley Overland wonders if sucking at scheduling makes her suck as a mom.

Haley Overland

Western birthday party printable: Wanted Poster

Birthday parties

Western birthday party printable: Wanted Poster

These Wanted Poster printables make for a sweet take-home souvenir from your western birthday party.

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Are baby showers still an important tradition?

Are baby showers still an important tradition?

This month's debate: Two moms face off on the topic of baby showers. Are they still important?

Jowita Bydlowska