May 2014

Do you have baby name regret?

Do you have baby name regret?

The baby name decision is a biggie, which is why some parents waver, even after delivery. Don't suffer from baby name regret — you can still make a change.

Louise Gleeson

Craft: DIY papier-mâché balloon bowl

Craft: DIY papier-mâché balloon bowl

Keep the kids busy by making this DIY balloon bowl craft. With such a clever storage idea, they might be even excited to put their toys away.

Today's Parent

Two moms, with love: An emotional Mother's Day

Two moms, with love: An emotional Mother's Day

For Susan Goldberg and her partner, Rachel, Mother’s Day is a mixed bag of emotions.

Susan Goldberg

Mother's Day gift ideas: Our 2014 favourites

Mother's Day gift ideas: Our 2014 favourites

We scoured the stores for the best, brightest and most beautiful on-trend Mother's Day gift ideas of 2014 for you. Click on to see what we found.

Today's Parent

Guide for dads: How to avoid ruining Mother's Day

Guide for dads: How to avoid ruining Mother's Day

Ian Mendes offers up 10 tips to keep dads from blowing it on Mother's Day.

Ian Mendes

Mommy makeover: Bright new look for the busy mom

Mommy makeover: Bright new look for the busy mom

For Mother’s Day, we gave deserving moms a fresh new look. This gorgeous wardrobe update and makeover will brighten any busy working mom's life. Brought to you by Ecco.

Karen Robock

Mommy makeover: Back to work after baby

Mommy makeover: Back to work after baby

In honour of Mother’s Day, we gave deserving moms a fresh look from head to toe. This is the makeover story of a new mom heading back to work—complete with tips for you.

Karen Robock

All about comfort objects

All about comfort objects

Blankies and favourite stuffies help little ones learn to self-soothe. But can kids become too dependent?

Erin Pooley

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Flutter your way over to a magical fête, and enjoy treats amid the flowers.

Emily Piccinin

How to help kids solve their own problems

How to help kids solve their own problems

When to step in to help your kids solve a problem, and when to step back.

Kate Winn

7 family dinners to puree into baby food

7 family dinners to puree into baby food

Guess what? Doctors now say you can feed your baby the same things you eat as a family. Here are 7 family dinners that make perfect baby food purees.

Eshun Mott

Fear of dogs: How to support your child

Fear of dogs: How to support your child

Is your child have a fear of dogs? Here are tips to ease their anxiety.

Holly Bennett

Single and pregnant

Single and pregnant

What to expect when you’re going through pregnancy, prenatal care and childbirth without a partner.

Kalli Anderson

Would you have a home birth?

Would you have a home birth?

In this month’s debate, two moms discuss whether they prefer a home or hospital birth.

Janet Smith

How to create a reverse French manicure

How to create a reverse French manicure

Here's how easy it is to do your own reverse French manicure at home.

Leah Rumack