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A lot happens in your baby's first year. From weight gain to movements and the development of speech, here's a general timeline of when parents can expect each milestone will happen.

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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.

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The best thing about homemade popsicles is that they’re made with real ingredients — fruits, juices, yogurt and no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colours or flavours. Use your imagination — anything you can freeze, you can freeze on a stick.

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10 pretty floral baby names

Lisa Van De Geyn, Deputy Editor of ParentsCanada - July 3, 2019

We've got pretty floral baby names that might be a good pick (see what we did there?) for your sweet babe.

Expecting

10 things they never told you about pregnancy

by Dale Alleyne-Ho Hon. ECE, CCBE, LE - November 15, 2018

We’ve compiled our very own ‘tell-all’ list of some of the weird and sometimes unpleasant pregnancy symptoms to look forward to, and tricks to get through them.

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.

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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.

Baby

Safe sleep guidelines for infants

Dr. Nicky Cohen, Clinical Psychologist - April 1, 2019

As a new parent, your number one job is keeping your baby safe, and that starts with sleep.There are a lot of dos and don'ts, we asked a doctor to break it down.

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.

Baby

The benefits of exposing your baby to music

ParentsCanada - April 25, 2019

A musical environment plays an important role in nurturing brain development. Maybe even a future career.

Toddler

Baby

Do you post photos of your kids on social media?

ParentsCanada - April 1, 2019

It’s natural for parents to want to post content about their children over social media, but should you?Two moms and an expert weigh in.

Preschool

What to do when self-soothing behaviours become a problem

Diana Daunheimer - June 29, 2019

Fortunately, many habits, like thumb-sucking and nail-biting, diminish with time and self-awareness. But sometimes the bad habit can fester into something unsightly or even unsanitary. Here's how to help your kid curb it.

Ask Dr. Marla

Toddler: Constipation 101

ParentsCanada - February 28, 2019

Constipation is a pain in the rear, but it’s preventable and treatable. Here's what causes it and how to bring relief.

Health

Ask a dietitian: Is variety in children’s diets important?

Rosie Schwartz, RD - September 28, 2015

Are their nutritional needs are being met?

Preschool

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.

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

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.

Family Life

Are We Going Overboard To Make Childhood Magical?

Antonia Whyatt - December 10, 2018

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

Back to School - School Life

Dealing with mean girls

Astrid Van Den Broek - June 22, 2019

Here’s some Mean Girl Management 101 for you and your daughter.

Bullying

How to take charge if your child is being bullied

Andrea Howick & Lianne Castelino - April 8, 2019

Many of us have had the talk with our kids: be aware of bullying, report any incident right away, don’t be a bystander. But are we as prepared to deal with this problem with our own children, and as an extension, their schools, if it happens to our child?

Mental Health

Raising body-positive kids (in a not-so-body-positive world)

Kristin Kean - November 9, 2018

We spoke to four experts about how to best help kids learn to love themselves. (And if you could use a confidence boost, take a cue from these parents.)

Family Life

7 easy ways to nurture your child’s creativity (even if you’re not crafty)

Temmi Ungerman Sears - June 23, 2019

You don't have to be a crafty parent to encourage your kids to be artistic. We asked an art therapist for easy ways to be creative at home.

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