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Although sitting down and eating together may not happen overnight, here are five ways to help bring people back to the dinner table to establish more meaningful connections.

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5 ways to help you and your child cope while you’re away

Kristi York - August 6, 2019

Being away from your kid isn't easy. But it's important for parents to manage their pre-trip anxiety to make it easier on both of you.

Back to School - Food & Nutrition

11 school lunch ideas that aren’t sandwiches (OK, maybe one)

ParentsCanada - August 10, 2019

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

Back to School - Health & Safety

Help kids learn to cope with stress

Lisa Evans - August 4, 2019

Kids get anxious. Hard stop. But news flash: cortisol (some, anyway) isn’t only inevitable, it’s good for everyone. It’s all about healthy ways to deal.

Expecting

Pregnancy and swollen feet

Dr. Jeffrey Cowan, Chiropodist - July 16, 2019

While it’s not a lasting problem, it can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to wear shoes.

Expecting

Becoming a single parent by choice

ParentsCanada - October 27, 2018

Sometimes you have to stop waiting for the right person to come along and just do the damn thing. That's exactly the case for blogger Alyssa Garrison who decided to take matters into her own hands and become a single parent straight out of the gate.

Expecting

The Rundown on C-sections

ParentsCanada staff - July 26, 2018

Here's everything you need to know about giving birth via a C-section.

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

10 ways to boost your child’s brain power through...

Molly Kett - August 4, 2019

Play is not only fun for your baby, but it’s good for brain development, too.

Baby

4 ways to help kids (and you) cope with needles

Ann Chandler - October 25, 2018

It’s always tough to see your little ones get shots at the doctor’s office, but we’ve got tips for helping with the discomfort.

Baby

An age-by-age guide to coping with separation anxiety

ParentsCanada - June 13, 2019

Separation anxiety is normal for babies and small children In the first two to three months. Here's how to deal as they grow older.

Expecting

6 tips for surviving your maternity leave

Anchel Krishna - April 6, 2019

Maternity leave might sound like a vacation, so you might be surprised when you go stir-crazy. Read on for tips on how to find support and thrive.

Toddler

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.

Family Life

How To Promote Positive Mental Health At Every Age

Abigail Cukier - January 17, 2019

We take our kids for regular physicals and make sure their vaccinations are up to date. How can we inoculate them against mental health problems, too?

Toddler

How to curb your fussy eater

Dilia Narduzzi - March 15, 2018

Got a picky eater on your hands? Registered dietitian Jill Wallace offers the tips to ensure mealtime goes off without a hitch.

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

Bringing kids to weddings (and other etiquette advice)

Nancy Fornasiero - July 15, 2019

Three wedding pros share their tried-and-true tips for nice nuptials.

Magazine

8 Ways To Make Your Child’s Old Toys Seem New Again

Kristi York - July 4, 2019

If your child is losing interest in her playthings, or you’re tired of finding abandoned toys all over the house, try these tips to regain a sense of order and keep things fresh at playtime.

Magazine

So your kid’s in a cast… now what?

ParentsCanada staff - July 5, 2019

Not only are fractures and breaks painful for little bones, but thinking of ways to keep your little one entertained for the next six weeks until the cast comes off can seem an impossible task. Here are a few ways we’ve discovered can make life with a cast tolerable for your kid—and you!

Family Life

Are We Going Overboard To Make Childhood Magical?

Antonia Whyatt - July 10, 2019

Birthday parties straight off of Pinterest. Over-the-top Halloween costumes. Fairy doors and fairy gardens. Elaborate responses from Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. These days, it’s basically a full-time job to build whimsy into our kids’ lives.

School Age

Family Life

Touchy Subject: Should You Pay Your Kids for Chores?

ParentsCanada - July 5, 2019

Sure, offering your kid money to vacuum, sweep or tidy their toys gives them more incentive. But should you? Two moms and an expert weigh in.

Preschool

What to do when your child won’t stop talking

Sara Curtis - July 1, 2019

When is your child expressing themselves too much?

Back to School - Learning

Navigating your child’s ADHD diagnosis

Lisa Olsen - June 30, 2019

It may be part of your family, but ADHD doesn’t need to define your child.

Help Me Sara

Got A Shy Child? Here’s How To Help

Sara Dimerman, Psychologist - February 28, 2019

If your child is uncomfortable socializing with the other children, she may be shy. Here's how to help her climb out of her shell.

5 Must-Have Skills For Kindergarten Success

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