Did that bandage leave behind a dirty, sticky mess? Here's a fast trick.

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Kids need risky outdoor play—here’s why

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Kids health

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Keep those straps up with this quick fix!

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How to clean the house in 10 minutes or less

Kids clothing

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

How to get rid of hiccups

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How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

March 2014

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

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.

Activities

Your kid has an earache? Try this simple and natural trick using materials you likely have on hand.

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If you need to soothe your baby during a shot, physical contact is key.

Help soothe your baby during a shot

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Worried about vaccines? Your top questions answered

How to help kids overcome fear of needles

Vaccines

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby

Somehow your kid has swiped your permanent marker and graffitied your living room wall. We have a simple solution.

How to remove permanent marker

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Organization: 10 helpful tips to transform your home

Behaviour

Parenting

This simple, gentle solution will make diaper changes a whole lot easier. Here's how to clean meconium.

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Diapers

The perfect solution for kids who always seem to misplace their winter accessories.

How to keep kids from losing mittens and toques

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Don't let winter get in the way of you and your favourite boots! Here's how to remove those stubborn salt stains.

How to remove salt stains from leather boots

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Fashion

Wet boots can take ages to dry. Here's a low-cost way to speed the process along.

How to dry winter boots faster

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Quick fixes

'Tis the season for nosebleeds. Learn how to stop one in three easy steps!

How to stop a nosebleed

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Now that the cold weather is upon us, here's how your family can build your very own backyard rink in four easy steps.

How to build a backyard rink

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Sports

Teach your little ones how to tie shoelaces in three easy steps.

Teach your kids to tie shoelaces

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September 2014

Here's an easy trick to make your very own icepack with items found around the house.

How to make your own lunch-box ice pack

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From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

Fit more into your little one's suitcase with this hack.

How can one small person need so much stuff? Here's the trick to packing kids' clothes so you can fit more into her suitcase.

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Family travel

Cleaning out a pumpkin can be fun—but very goopy—family activity. Here's a simple solution.

How to dig out pumpkin seeds

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Halloween

Here's a quick fix for those uncomfortable new shoes!

How to stretch out those tight new shoes

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Kids’ shoes: Best sneakers for the playground

Swimming is so much better when your hair is chlorine-free. Follow these tips to avoid chlorine-damaged hair.

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Teach kids swimming with five fun and easy games

All the best indoor water parks in Canada

Swim lessons: The one thing I force my kids to do

Follow these steps to help heal a painful blister.

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10 common rashes (photos): Symptoms and treatment

Quick fixes

How to remove bandage residue

How to hold up sundress straps

How to get rid of hiccups

How to ease an earache

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

Help soothe your baby during a shot

How to remove permanent marker

How to clean meconium

How to keep kids from losing mittens and toques

How to remove salt stains from leather boots

How to dry winter boots faster

How to stop a nosebleed

How to build a backyard rink

Teach your kids to tie shoelaces

How to make your own lunch-box ice pack

The trick to packing kids' clothes

How to dig out pumpkin seeds

How to stretch out tight new shoes

How to prevent chlorine-damaged hair

How to treat a blister