September 2015

12 books about transgender kids

12 books about transgender kids

These books about transgender kids are a great resource for those kids, their families, educators, or people who simply want to educate themselves on the topic.

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6 Ways to Help a Sore Loser

6 Ways to Help a Sore Loser

Got a sore loser on your hands? Here are some great tips to turn your kid into a good sport.

Julie M. Green

Why being gifted isn't always a gift

Why being gifted isn't always a gift

While the term suggests an advantage, being exceptionally bright, for some, can feel like a burden. Here’s how to handle gifted kids with care.

Julie M. Green

When should a kid learn about consent?

When should a kid learn about consent?

Teaching kids how to give, receive and understand consent is crucial. It’s about way more than just “no means no,” and the conversation should start far sooner than you might expect.

Sarah Liss

What gestational diabetes is and how to manage it

What gestational diabetes is and how to manage it

Gestational diabetes is common—and often comes with no warning signs. While counting carbs isn’t fun, the disease can be managed for a healthy pregnancy.

Shandley McMurray

My kid is so ready for kindergarten—and I'm so not

My kid is so ready for kindergarten—and I'm so not

I hope that starting kindergarten will help my baby grow up (but just not too quickly, please!).

Katie Dupuis

The best back-to-school supplies

The best back-to-school supplies

These awesome school supplies are bound to inspire some serious learning!

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What to do when your oldest kid parents their siblings

What to do when your oldest kid parents their siblings

The power struggle is real. Here’s what to do when a sibling tries to take charge.

Diane Peters

3 ways to make bedtime easier

Toddler behaviour

3 ways to make bedtime easier

If you have an overtired, tantrum-prone kid on your hands, try these tips to make bedtime easier.

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25 doable ways to volunteer at your kid's school

25 doable ways to volunteer at your kid's school

Even the most schedule-challenged parent can pitch in with these 25 painless ways to volunteer.

Astrid van den Broek

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

Be shopping-cart smart with these easy ways to save money at the grocery store.

Kate Rae

#ThisIsMyLife: First day of school

#ThisIsMyLife: First day of school

The first day of school is totally awesome! The 20th day of school is totally not!

Leah Rumack

10 Healthy School Lunch Ideas

10 Healthy School Lunch Ideas

From sandwiches to nutritious smoothies, we've got 10 healthy lunch ideas that the kids will gobble up.

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5 biggest school snack questions answered

5 biggest school snack questions answered

What's a healthy alternative to nuts? How much of each nutrient does your kid need to get through the day? Find the answers to all your school snack questions here!

Aileen Brabazon

4 tips to manage labour and delivery fears

4 tips to manage labour and delivery fears

It’s normal to be afraid of giving birth. Here’s how to calm your mind.

Alex Mlynek

Kids' hair: 5 quick and easy braids

Kids' hair: 5 quick and easy braids

Tame her tresses and get out the door in a hurry with these easy 5-minute braids.

Alyssa Ashton

How to talk to girls: 8 ways to improve your daughter's self-esteem

How to talk to girls: 8 ways to improve your daughter's self-esteem

We want to raise daughters who will run the world, but could the words we use be accidentally sending the wrong message?

Kathryn Hayward

How to make your own lunch-box ice pack

How to make your own lunch-box ice pack

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

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How to stretch out tight new shoes

How to stretch out tight new shoes

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

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5 quick kids' hair fixes

5 quick kids' hair fixes

These quick and easy kids' hair fixes will save your sanity.

Alyssa Ashton

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