Steps and Stages

Breastfeeding and pumping primer

Breastfeeding and pumping primer

Expressing breastmilk with a pump is a skill that can take some time to learn.

Alex Mlynek

How to cope with toddler possessiveness

Toddler behaviour

How to cope with toddler possessiveness

Toddler possessiveness is a normal (but very frustrating!) stage in development.

Susan Spicer

How to get your toddler out the door quicker

Toddler behaviour

How to get your toddler out the door quicker

Getting toddlers ready for outing can be frustrating. Save yourself half the battle with these helpful tips.

Teresa Pitman

When to cut your baby's umbilical cord

When to cut your baby's umbilical cord

Many experts now recommend delaying when you cut the umbilical cord, but it’s not a straightforward decision. Here's what you should consider.

Jennifer Goldberg

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

Swaddling can help your newborn sleep longer and cry less—two things parents definitely want. Here's how swaddle your baby safely.

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Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Does it seem like there are a lot of doctor's appointments for your new baby? All those checkups let the doctor get to know your baby.

Susan Spicer

When your baby starts climbing

Baby development

When your baby starts climbing

Your little one is on the move! Now what? When your baby starts climbing, here's how to keep her safe.

Teresa Pitman

6 documents every baby needs

6 documents every baby needs

New babies require lots of documentation. Here’s what new parents in Canada need to know.

Liz Bruckner

Babyproofing: Should you do it?

Baby development

Babyproofing: Should you do it?

Is babyproofing your home as necessary as the parenting police make it out to be?

Carolyn Morris

The truth about swaddling

The truth about swaddling

Is swaddling good for your baby? Expert opinions are ever-changing. We sort through the research.

Lisa van de Geyn

When can kids stay home alone?

When can kids stay home alone?

How old is old enough to ditch the daycare costs and let your child stay home alone.

Susan Goldberg

The benefits of baby sign language

Baby development

The benefits of baby sign language

Babies as young as six months can master sign language as a way to communicate with their parents.

Erin Phelan

What to do if you're dreading your own baby shower

What to do if you're dreading your own baby shower

Baby showers are overwhelming, so it's normal to feel a bit apprehensive about having one. Here are some tips to help make sure your baby shower is fun.

Alex Mlynek

Reluctant Readers: How Comic Books Can Help

Reluctant Readers: How Comic Books Can Help

Not all kids love to read. But experts reveal how comic books can help reluctant readers find the joy in reading.

Susan Spicer

Ear piercing: What you need to know

Ear piercing: What you need to know

From methods of piercing to healing, plus treating the inevitable infection, here's what you need to know before letting your kid pierce her lobes.

A. Myers

Your kid's first steps towards independence

Your kid's first steps towards independence

Steve Brearton

Your baby: 3.5 months old

Your baby: 3.5 months old

Rash treatments, how to clean an uncircumcised penis and baby activity ideas. Learn all about life with your 3.5-month-old.

Elana Schachter

Your baby: 4.5 months old

Your baby: 4.5 months old

Tips on picking a daycare, homemade toys and how to get a diaper on a wiggly baby. Learn all about life with your 4.5-month-old.

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Your toddler: 25 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 25 months old

Language skills, playing with Dad and child safety. Learn all about life with your 25-month-old.

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Your baby: 5.5 months old

Your baby: 5.5 months old

Stranger anxiety, how to tell if your baby is sick or teething and the great babies-and-TV debate. Learn all about life with your baby at 5.5 months old.

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