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Back to School - School Life

How to help your child handle stage fright

Sara Dimerman - August 24, 2019

Kids often get nervous in front of crowds, but facing the fear can help.

Breakfast

Olive Oil and Maple Granola

ParentsCanada - September 22, 2019

If you can stir, you can make this granola. Oats and whatnot go in a bowl (stir), then go into the oven (stir, stir, stir). Granola!

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.

Expecting

Secondary infertility: When your family feels incomplete

Kelly Ryan - October 4, 2018

Your heart is set on having more than one child, but your body won’t cooperate. Welcome to the world of secondary infertility.

Expecting

Dealing with gender disappointment

Lisa Evans - October 5, 2019

Feeling sad that you’re expecting one gender when you’d hoped for the other? Experts say there are ways to manage your feelings.

Expecting

20 food-inspired baby names

ParentsCanada - September 30, 2019

You might have food on your brain, especially if you're having cravings. Check out these sweet inspired baby names for inspo.

Expecting

Can I Eat Sushi While Pregnant?

Dr. Vivien Brown, Family Doctor, Women’s Health Expert - March 4, 2019

There's so many things to avoid during pregnancy, but do you really need to quit sushi, too? We asked a doctor to weigh in.

Baby

Dealing with new-parent anxiety

Sara Dimerman - September 17, 2019

Wracked with new-parent anxiety? It's totally normal. Here are ways to deal with it.

Need It

Nursery Water – Reviewed By Parents Just Like You

ParentsCanada - October 7, 2019

This is what our parent testers thought of Nursery water!

Baby

How to babyproof your home

ParentsCanada - August 15, 2019

While it's not possible to make your home completely baby-proof, there are lots of things you can do to make it as safe as possible.

Baby

Is thumb sucking really that bad?

Amy Bielby - August 20, 2019

For many, the reaction to thumb sucking is that it should be nipped in the bud before it develops into a habit through the toddler and preschool years.

Toddler

Preschool

Is full-day kindergarten too much for four-year-olds?

ParentsCanada - September 19, 2019

For parents and children, full-day kindergarten means a consistent routine with less juggling for alternative child care, but is it right for kids, parents and teachers alike?

Family Life

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.

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.

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

Holidays & Celebrations

Should all classmates get invited to your kid’s birthday?

ParentsCanada staff - July 11, 2019

The whole class, or just a few friends? That is the birthday party dilemma. Two moms and an expert weigh in.

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!

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.

School Age

Family Life

Take An Educational Trip As A Family

Lisa Van De Geyn, Deputy Editor of ParentsCanada - August 16, 2019

Kids LOVE days away from the classroom with their teachers and fellow students—that goes without saying. But is a learning experience disguised as a vacation with parents and siblings in tow just as fun? Educational trips, or edutrips, are definitely cool, and there are plenty of reasons to plan one the next time you travel with your brood.

Back to School - School Life

How to communicate with your kid’s teacher

Sara Dimerman - September 19, 2019

Establish a productive relationship with your child’s teacher from day one.

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.)

Back to School - Health & Safety

Why you should increase how often you walk your kids to school

Janice Biehn - August 24, 2019

Increasing how often you walk your kids to school, even just a bit, makes a huge difference.

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