Exposing babies to dogs and cats may offer protection against food allergies as they grow, new research suggests.

Exposing Babies to Dogs and Cats

Allergies

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Baby

Grieving a pet as a family is so hard, but I let my kids know that grief is normal and it will take time to process the death of our beloved dog.

I let my kids know that grief is normal and it takes time to process the death of a family pet.

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Kids and grief

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Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family life

Loving on a new puppy while we're hunkering down at home has been a source of pure joy, and a welcome distraction from the news outside our door.

Is it a good idea to get a puppy in the middle of a global pandemic?

"The infusion of happiness I felt was instant—there is no drug as pure and harmless as unconditional puppy love."

We got a pandemic puppy—and it was the best decision ever

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Family pets

One of the hardest parts about having kids was losing quality time with my spry and sensitive Jack Russell Terrier, Brooklyn.

I love my newborn—but I miss my dog

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Blogs

Opinion

I have a strong aversion to rodents. But my daughter wanted a pet hamster, and so Dolly joined our family.

What a rodent taught me about love—yes, love

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Parenting

Codi Lynn of Creative Wife and Joyful Worker wants families to know that getting a family dog isn't exactly as easy as it looks in the movies.

5 things to consider before getting a family dog

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Parents of Influence

Welcome to Parents of Influence, where we team up with leading brands to put products in the hands of parent influencers. They’ll share their thoughts as they test products at home and with their families.

Getting a family dog

Renee Leblanc can't imagine life without their family dog, Daisy, but before committing to being a dog owner, she had to weigh the pros and cons.

3 questions to ask yourself before getting a family dog

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Jamie Scrimgeour wouldn't trade her golden retriever for anything now; but there are definitely things she wishes she'd known before getting a family dog.

3 things I wish I knew before getting a family dog

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Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Scrub Tub Playset is fun and entertaining, letting kids get really creative with how they colour and play with the pets.

Review: Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Scrub Tub

Preschool

Product Reviews

We test and review the kid and baby products so you don't have to. Check out our list of Today's Parent Approved products before you buy.

Pets

New Study Says Infants Exposed to Pets May Develop Fewer Food Allergies

These three simple things helped my kids grieve after our pet died