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The thing about lunches is your kids have to eat them every day. Which means you need ideas to keep things lively. Behold, our fave school lunch ideas.

Help Me Sara

Setting limits on screen time

Sara Dimerman - July 7, 2019

Screen time can be difficult to enforce, especially when we're obsessed with screens ourselves. Here's how to set limits for your family.

Baby

Is there a ‘normal’ weight for babies?

Julie M. Green - January 9, 2020

It’s not that simple, says Dr. Dina Kulik, a mom, pediatrician and Emergency Medicine Physician at The Hospital for Sick Children.

Expecting

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

ParentsCanada - December 17, 2018

Eighty percent of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (or NVP), so here are some ways to deal with your morning sickness.

Expecting

Why do I have bright red cheeks during pregnancy?

Dr. Marla Shapiro - September 15, 2018

There are a lot of reasons why you might experience red, rosy cheeks during your pregnancy.

Baby Health

What you can and can’t do while pregnant

Erin Dym - April 29, 2019

The laundry list of pregnancy no-nos can be confusing. We asked a family physician to sift through the myths and realities when it comes to normal daily aspects of life.

Expecting

How to deal with sleep problems during pregnancy

Kayla Wemp - February 17, 2019

A baby bump can make a good night’s sleep seem impossible. Read on for tips to help you get a proper rest.

Baby

Do you need to buy your baby’s domain name?

Lisa Evans - January 7, 2020

In the future, your wee babe may appreciate that you saved his domain when it comes to staking claim in an email address. Ashton and Mila did it—should you, too?

Baby

Is baby talk good for babies?

Lisa Evans - September 8, 2019

Are you holding your “wittle babeeeee” back by being too cutesy? We asked an expert.

Baby

7 tips to make it through your baby’s first cold

Molly Kett - January 12, 2019

Treating a baby’s first cold can be stressful. Here's how to identify it and ways to help bring relief.

Baby

Let’s stop shaming new parents and support them instead

Heather Reynolds - September 19, 2018

Sometimes well-intentioned comments can come off a little harsh. Here's how to be helpful and not shame new parents. Haters, back off.

Toddler

Momsense

Tips to feeding your kids fruits and veggies

Lianne Castelino & Andrea Howick - August 15, 2019

We know how much kids are supposed to get each day, but in many cases, it's easier said than done.

Baby

Is running a home daycare worth it?

Lisa Evans - April 9, 2019

With the cost of daycare only going up, if you have the credentials, opening your own home daycare can be tempting. Here's some helpful tips to help you decide if it's the right route for you.

Health

How to curb your child’s nose picking

Erin Dym - November 25, 2019

It's gross, but it's also kids being kids. If your child is a nose picker, don’t punish; just hand over a tissue.

Preschool Behaviour

The importance of teaching resilience

ParentsCanada - October 9, 2018

We bend over backwards to give them every advantage in life. Well, that’s all well and good, Mom and Dad, but there’s something missing in that list of admirable character traits: resilience. And the question is, in this era of parenting, are we letting our kids fall down enough?

Preschool

Family Life

The benefits of sharing a bedroom

Astrid Van Den Broek - August 4, 2019

For many parents, each child having his or her own bedroom is ideal. But sometimes it’s not possible, nor even preferable. Don’t sweat it. There are lots of benefits to bunking together.

Baby

Try these tips to get your kids to sleep

Jane Doucet & Erin Dym - June 7, 2019

According to a study, consistent nighttime routine can help your child fall asleep faster, sleep better and experience fewer and shorter night wakings.

Magazine

End meltdowns with meditation and mindfulness

Sarah Niman - February 23, 2019

At home, parents can remove noisy distractions and devices, set up a quiet space to practise sitting and listen to their breathing together.

Preschool

4 ways to teach kids empathy

Liz Bruckner - October 14, 2018

When kids are unkind, we need to remember that they’re not intentionally trying to be hurtful. But as they grow, it's important to instil a sense of empathy. Here's how.

School Age

School

5 ways to get kids to talk about their...

Katie Dupuis, Editor-in-Chief - August 26, 2019

Tired of the one-word answers when you ask your kid to talk about their day? Try these five tips to get the conversation rolling.

School

Milestones to expect in the school years

Katerina HAKA-IKSE, MD, FRCP(C), FAAP - August 15, 2019

School age children usually have excellent memories and a capacity to absorb new information. Boys and girls develop differently from ages five to 10. Here's what to expect.

Family Life Education

4 tips for encouraging kids to write

Kate Winn - September 18, 2019

Penning letters and jotting down stories and plays are all ways to get your kids to practise writing. (And we bet they won’t even notice.)

Health

How Can I Make the Flu Shot Less Painful?

Dr. Christine Chambers - October 29, 2019

There are lots of proven ways for parents to improve the needle experience.

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