September 2016

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Katie Dupuis

How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps

How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps

Nadine Silverthorne seeks professional help to get her family back in ship-scheduled-shape. Here's how you can get your family organized, too.

Nadine Silverthorne

What you need to know about getting pregnant after 35

What you need to know about getting pregnant after 35

Geriatric pregnancy, or advanced maternal age, means having a baby when you're 35 or older. Here's what you need to know about the risks involved.

Kara Aaserud

DIY calming jar

DIY calming jar

Is your kid battling a case of the worries? Create a calming jar. Simply turning it over and watching the glitter gently fall will help her relax.

Alyssa Ashton

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

We spoke to the country’s best kindergarten teachers to find out the most effective tactics and strategies they use to manage behaviour.

Kara Aaserud

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

Toddler development

What to do when your toddler soaks through the diaper every night

Toddler waking up with a leaky diaper and pee-soaked bed? Ugh. From using overnight diapers to limiting liquids, these tricks can help.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to read food labels like a pro

How to read food labels like a pro

Some nights, dinner needs to be fast. Like frozen food from a box to the oven fast (no judgement). Make the best shopping choices with these tips.

Aileen Brabazon

5 ways to get your preschooler to stop running away from you

5 ways to get your preschooler to stop running away from you

If she makes a run for it here's what you can do about it.

Corinna Vangerwen

The debate: Do you make separate meals for your kids and for yourself?

The debate: Do you make separate meals for your kids and for yourself?

Two parents debate whether you should cater to your picky eater.

Leah Rumack

How to get through a wait at the doctor's office

How to get through a wait at the doctor's office

Silence sighs of boredom with this simple trick. It'll make the wait at the doctor's office fun for parents, too.

Amy Valm

Why I told everyone on Facebook about my baby's birth defect

Why I told everyone on Facebook about my baby's birth defect

I finally decided to share about my son’s birth defect on social media. Amid all the idealized images in my feeds, it wasn't easy.

Jacqueline Lisk

How to make slip-on shoes

How to make slip-on shoes

Forget laces, these DIY slip-on shoes are easy to make and will help your little one get their shoes on and off in no time.

Amy Valm

What to do if your kid won't use the school bathroom

What to do if your kid won't use the school bathroom

Rough toilet paper, fear of asking the teacher and #FOMO can lead some kids to avoid the school bathroom—and that’s not good.

Bonnie Schiedel

Your back-to-school kids' health questions answered

Your back-to-school kids' health questions answered

Mom, paediatrician and emergency room doctor Dina Kulik answers your questions on sleep, anxiety, immunity and more.

Dr. Dina Kulik

3 tips for getting kids back to their school-time sleep schedule

3 tips for getting kids back to their school-time sleep schedule

If you don’t want mornings to be a nightmare come September, you need to get a jump on bedtime. Here’s how to reinstate a rock-solid sleep schedule.

Kathryn Hayward

Back-to-school clothes: 51 pieces your kid will love

Back-to-school clothes: 51 pieces your kid will love

This September, your kid will dress to impress in any of these cute outfit combinations.

Erin Finlayson

Back-to-school fashion: On-trend jackets we love

Back-to-school fashion: On-trend jackets we love

From snazzy letterman jackets to bright windbreakers, we've got back-to-school fashion covered.

Erin Finlayson

Behind the scenes of our September cover

Behind the scenes of our September cover

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how set designer Caitlin Doherty created a fun back-to-school scene with Play-Doh for our September 2016 cover.

Today's Parent

Kids' shoes: Awesome sneakers for the playground

Kids' shoes: Awesome sneakers for the playground

These colourful and fun kids shoes are sure to be a hit on the school yard.

Erin Finlayson

The five Cs: The secret to mastering your to-do list

The five Cs: The secret to mastering your to-do list

Productivity consultant, Susan Pons, lists five simple (the five Cs) ways to check everything off your list without losing your marbles.

Nadine Silverthorne

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