October 2014

What to do when your kid is scared of Halloween

What to do when your kid is scared of Halloween

Are all the monsters at your door on Hallow's Eve too much for your little one? Here's how to deal with a scaredy cat.

Lisa van de Geyn

Cottage Thanksgiving: 8 rustic recipes

Cottage Thanksgiving: 8 rustic recipes

Take one last trip to the cottage this year and revel in the relaxed atmosphere while you cook up a leisurely Thanksgiving feast.

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Should I be worried that my preschooler only wants to eat carbs?

Should I be worried that my preschooler only wants to eat carbs?

Preschoolers gravitate toward starchy foods. The good news is it's just a phase, but here’s how to make sure they get the balanced meals they need.

Sarah Remmer

How to get rid of super lice

How to get rid of super lice

The new generation of super lice are much harder to kill. But there's hope! Here's how to get rid of those creepy critters.

Sydney Loney

How to raise a smart baby

How to raise a smart baby

Your child may or may not be a tiny genius, but you can help boost your baby's brain development with these easy tips and activities.

Alex Mlynek

Screens Before Bed: Is Your Kid Losing Sleep?

Screens Before Bed: Is Your Kid Losing Sleep?

Studies show that using technology before bed can have a big effect on your tween’s sleep schedule and overall health.

Rosemary Counter

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Here's how parents can protect their newborn from germs without going totally overboard.

Lisa Kadane

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

Gather up your goblins and scare up your skeletons—it's fright night! Every great Halloween party needs three things: spooky-cute costumes, ghoulish food and haunted decor.

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How to throw a hockey-themed party

Birthday parties

How to throw a hockey-themed party

Oh, the good ol’ hockey game. It sure is the best game you can name.

Emily Piccinin

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Everything a hockey parent needs to know about kids’ concussions and playing it safe.

Randi Chapnik Myers

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

This mom's son is obsessed with all things hockey, so she's trying to love it.

Leah Rumack

7 DIY Halloween costumes for kids

7 DIY Halloween costumes for kids

Scare up some fun with these adorable DIY Halloween costumes for kids.

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How to get your kids to listen

How to get your kids to listen

Best strategies for how to get your kids to listen.

Susan Goldberg

How to help kids tie skates

How to help kids tie skates

Struggling to tie skates for your little one? Try these four simple steps to make the task easier.

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Technology in the classroom: Is it a good thing?

Technology in the classroom: Is it a good thing?

School boards are racing to put technology in the classroom, but is there solid proof that it produces better outcomes for students?

Shawna Cohen

How to make a figure skating bun

How to make a figure skating bun

Follow these simple steps to create the perfect figure skating bun for your daughter.

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What happens when your labour is induced

What happens when your labour is induced

What to expect if you need to be induced.

Karen Robock

Adult acne: Makeup tips and products that work

Adult acne: Makeup tips and products that work

How to battle blemishes, including what's safe to use for pregnancy acne. Plus our favourite blemish products!

Janet Ho

Signs of dyslexia

Signs of dyslexia

Some reluctant readers could actually be showing signs of dyslexia.

Holly Bennett

Debate: Would you consider home-schooling your kids?

Debate: Would you consider home-schooling your kids?

Two moms face off on the controversial subject of home-schooling. Where do you stand?

Angie Gauthier