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Keeping Your Kids On A Leash With A Safety Rein

I remember the days when I was in nursery school and my dad would walk me to school.  I tended to wander off somewhere as a kid, whenever I went out ...

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What Happens When A 4-year-old Meets Home Automation"

by Joey Lombardi posted in Mom Stories It all started with lamps. My wife and I bought two lamps for our bedroom last year. They are nice, but they a ...

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What You Need To Know About Failure To Thrive

Photo: Sasha Emmons Riley* was a textbook healthy baby. He was content and easygoing, and throughout most of his first year, was trending between the ...

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Turning 38 {three Things Thursday 4/7}

A major goal this year is to engage this wonderful blogging community consistently. What better way than to link up with blog friends! Together, the t ...

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Meet the author: Yasmeen Ismail

The award-winning children’s illustrator and author talks new work, feminism and artistic heroes You?re back with a new title ? tell us more ab ...

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I’m a writer, but my autistic child can barely speak

Photo: Emily Schultz At 20 months old, my son, Henry, could spell ?elephant? with alphabet magnets. Now five, he can read Green Eggs and Ham or The Ve ...

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This adorable taco smash is nacho basic 1st birthday photo s

by Maggie Downs posted in Parenting Let?s taco 'bout the best themed photo session I?ve ever seen. Some parents do a cake smash for baby?s first bi ...

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Inflatable boob in London makes huge statement about public

by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting Last Sunday -- which happened to be Mother's Day in the UK -- a giant, inflatable boob with an impressively de ...

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Studies: DHA supplements don?t make babies smart

by Claudia Boyd-Barrett posted in Pregnancy Here?s the latest news on what probably won?t make your kid smarter: Taking DHA supplements while you?re ...

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High heels for babies: Fun and games or too freaky for words

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting Is dressing up your cutie in baby high heels all fun and games, or is crazy to put an adult-style shoe on a lit ...

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Photos: What it looks like to labor and give birth in 18 min

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Newborn photographer and mom-of-four Cara Hocking has a history of very fast and intense labors. She told Ba ...

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Embarrassingly easy weeknight dinner: One-pot Mexican spaghe

by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life File this one in your "busy weeknight" file because, if I'm being honest, this barely qualifies as an actua ...

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There's breast and there's bottle--but have you he

by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting When it comes to feeding babies, new parents typically fall into one of three categories: Breastfeeding, bott ...

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These 3 nursery decor trends are getting hot in 2017

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Products When I was pregnant with my first child I had so much fun researching nursery decor and putting together the p ...

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Easter Chicks Hatch at Beechwood Park School

A clutch of baby chicks recently took residence in the science department at Beechwood Park School, St Albans Easter is just around the corner (16th A ...

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8 hidden gems in Toronto for families

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7 rad radish recipes your kids may actually eat

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Will I regret skipping the pregnant belly cast and photo sho

by Brandi Riley posted in Pregnancy Is pregnancy memorabilia worth prioritizing" In about two weeks, I'll be coming to the end of my current pr ...

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I?m a special-needs mom too, but the lady attacking the TSA

by Whitney Barthel posted in Parenting When my husband sent me the story "Mom outraged over disputed TSA pat down of son with special needs&qu ...

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16 animal-inspired baby names that you'll actually want

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy Animal-inspired baby names have been around for so long it's a little misleading to call them a trend. This ...

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My kids' obsessions take up way too much space in my br

by Charlie Brooks posted in Parenting My son used to be obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. Now he doesn't recognize any character from that sho ...

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The 6 most dangerous things in your nursery

by Joyce Slaton posted in Products Your baby's nursery is a pretty safe place -- the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 1 ...

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The app which counsels young people via their phone

The new smartphone app from Childline, invented by four teenagers, is a world first The NSPCC’s Childline has launched an app that is the first ...

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My Little London: Caprice Bourret

The model, TV personality and mother of two shares all about family life in the capital with her three-year-old boys, Jett and Jax Where do you live ...

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Inspiring Girls in Agriculture

In her plea to raise awareness for women working in agriculture, Sixth Former, Anna Hunt inspired her fellow pupils by driving a tractor to school How ...

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Protein-Packed Whole Wheat Pancakes

Preparation time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Makes: 12 pancakes Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 ...

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Confession: I love my kid?s play kitchen way more than he do

Some parents obsess over baby milestones, anxiously awaiting the first tooth, first word or first step. But for me, the most exciting day was when my ...

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[Video] -Confused Baby Girl Doesn't Recognize Mom Wearing To

Our funny and cute baby Girl Lile didn't recognize her mom wearing woel on head :D It was so funny :D To make compilations we use Videos submitted by ...

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1 million pounds of chicken nuggets recalled after metal pie

by Michelle Stein posted in Products If your kids love chicken nuggets as much as mine do, it's time to check the freezer. That's because nearly 1 m ...

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Breastfeeding won?t make your kid smarter, study finds

by Claudia Boyd-Barrett posted in Parenting Breastfeeding your child likely won?t make him smarter or better behaved than his non-breastfed peers ov ...

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Why pregnancy dreams are seriously like acid trips

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Hey, want to try a new recreational drug that, well, yes, has a whole slew of annoying side effects, but that ...

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I can?t decide if I should get in shape or just have another

by Whitney Barthel posted in Parenting Want to know the worst feeling in the world" It?s this: stepping on the scale after a hard week of dieti ...

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6 safe sleep ideas for exhausted (and imperfect) parents

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting By Alison Jacobson Remember the days when you could sleep in and then spend some relaxing time with ...

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This mom's epic decluttering story will make pack rats

by Laura Falin posted in Life After my husband and I got married, he was going through some old things of mine and pulled out a dress. Him: "Why ...

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Isis and Alexa" 5 impossible-to-predict causes of baby

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting In 2013, a mythological girl's name was soaring in popularity. Then, abruptly, it crashed and parents worldwide ...

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Lead exposure could harm kids for decades

by Claudia Boyd-Barrett posted in Parenting Here?s a reminder about the importance of protecting your children from lead poisoning: a new study show ...

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Oven-Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

Preparation time: 5 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Makes: 10 servings Ingredients 540-mL can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 t ...

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Even Duchess Kate is sometimes bowled over by her mother dut

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Parenting Kate Middleton may be a member of the royal family, but that doesn't mean she gets free pass from the " ...

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Tell me your child's age, I'll tell you the phrase

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting During my first year as a parent I must have said "shhhhhh shush hush shush shhhhhhhhhush," a hundred ...

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Why I don't give a single damn about natural childbirth

by Tara Shafer posted in Pregnancy To put it right out there, I'm not invested in natural childbirth, and have something of an uncomfortable relation ...

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Do this: Take your children on a smelly walk for spring

by Maggie Downs posted in Parenting It's spring in Southern California, when leaving the house means getting slapped in the face with the sweet smel ...

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7 egg-cellent Easter sweets and treats

by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life Easter is just around the corner, and while the kids are dreaming of Easter baskets full of candy, I'm dreaming about ...

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Must-see photo: Baby born throwing rock on sign

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Maverick was a baby born "destined to be a rocker." Just check out this photo captured by Sabrina ...

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When fatherhood means punching seagulls right in the face

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting There are those who write about parenthood with rose-colored glass on, and then there's Matt Coyne. It's not th ...

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Are you ready for the question "How did that baby get i

by Laura Falin posted in Pregnancy Every once in a while, I see a news story about a politician or educator or someone recommending that kids be taug ...

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The baby box trend has taken off, are you on board"

by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting A third U.S. state has rolled out a statewide safe-sleep program that continues to gain momentum across the ...

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What does a doula do" These 11 photos will show you

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy This week is World Doula Week. In honor of these tireless pregnancy and birth supporters, birth photography s ...

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10 delicious nursery color palettes inspired by candy

by Joyce Slaton posted in Products When expectant parents begin putting together their baby's room, they often start with a color scheme or a design ...

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7 thoughts invading my brain as my baby turns 1 year old

by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting My youngest child will celebrate her first birthday in a couple of weeks. I see the date clearly circled on ou ...

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What's the best time of day to photograph your kids&quo

by Jennifer Borget posted in Life It?s getting late in the afternoon, their bellies are full from dinner, the sun is setting, the weather is cooling ...

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5 tips for taking away the tablet without triggering the tan

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting By Christine Elgersma, Common Sense Media "Just a sec," say nine out of 10 parents answeri ...

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3 easy online invitation sites

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[Video] -Best Funny Babies - Try Not To Laugh Challenge by B

In today's baby video compilation cute and funny babies will try to make us laughing. Please try not to laugh while watching this video to the end an ...

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Having a "girls" night out" Don't you da

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting Mayim Bialik has put out a call for everyone to stop referring to grown women as "girls." In a video ...

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25 first-time mom mistakes you definitely made

by Deidra Romero posted in Pregnancy Last weekend I went to a baby shower for one of my closest friends. She is about to give birth to her first chil ...

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Unbelievable photos: Dad delivers baby in front seat of the

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy What birth plan" There was no time for childbirth playlists or epidurals when it came time for Indiana ...

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8 cool things to do in London this Easter

There’s plenty of fun to be had around the capital throughout April, May and beyond. Make the most of the holidays and head to one of these loc ...

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The Role of a Housemistress on Mother’s Day

As families across the UK celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, Victoria Anglim, Housemistress at Ampleforth College, explains the imporant role ...

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Target's clever redesign will make you love it even mor

by Michelle Stein posted in Life It's no secret parents have a serious love affair with Target. But those of us with children will soon adore this m ...

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One daily serving of 100% juice is not an obesity risk, stud

by Claudia Boyd-Barrett posted in Parenting Letting your child have one 6-to-8 ounce serving of 100 percent fruit juice a day is unlikely to cause o ...

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Help! I'm afraid I'm pregnant with a boy

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy A question I'm asked nearly hourly now that I'm pregnant with my fourth child is "Are you going for the b ...

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5 slime recipe tips from an 11-year-old slime boss

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Products I know an 11-year-old who has her own slime recipe and is running her own slime business. Her classmates place ...

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This viral Facebook post gives a hug, and a high five, to AL

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Parenting Motherhood is tough enough without feeling as though we're under a microscope, assessed and judged at every ...

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Thirty Nine {and counting}

On Sunday I'll be thirty nine. THIRTY. NINE. Weird. I don't feel thirty nine. I don't remember aging. I still feel every bit of twenty nine, even thir ...

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Introducing La Coqueta X Muzungu Sisters

The luxury Spanish childrenswear label has teamed up with ethical brand Muzungu Sisters for an adorable artisan collection We’ve long been fans ...

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How to throw an awesome gender-reveal party

Photo: Erik Putz The lines have been drawn between Team Blue and Team Pink, so have everyone over for a fun party and the big reveal. Slicing into the ...

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10 tasty recipes with nuts and seeds

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Even Kate Middleton finds motherhood overwhelming

Kate Middleton’s life is basically a fairytale?I mean she lives in a palace and get to wear tiaras! But even princesses aren’t immune to t ...

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Breastfeeding moms, get ready for this awesome new emoji!

It seems like we have an emoji for everything, yet we still find ourselves saying “I wish there was an emoji for that.”  The newest set o ...

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[Video] -Best Funny Babies - Try Not to laugh challenge Babi

In today's baby video compilation cute and funny babies will try to make us laughing. Please try not to laugh while watching this video to the end an ...

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Tying my shoes, and other things I miss now that I'm 8

by Brandi Riley posted in Pregnancy You know the saying, "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone"" At 8 months pregnant, I can ...

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Our family of 6 lives in a 600-square-foot home: You do the

by Whitney Barthel posted in Life A couple of years ago, fellow blogger Sara McGinnis shared a story on how a family of 11 were living in an 1100 sq. ...

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Terrence Howard's "second batch" of kids lite

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting At the age of 48, it's safe to say Terrence Howard is being intentional about his parenting. The Empire actor, ...

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Perfect for showers and for Easter: Luscious lemon butter cr

by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life These are my new favorite lemon cookies IN THE WORLD. They are bakery-worthy. Beautiful to look at and so light and t ...

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Show off your child's name with customized nursery art

by Joyce Slaton posted in Products You worked for months to find the ideal name for your child. Now that you've found it, show it off with nursery ac ...

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Meet Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed babies born side by side

by Maggie Downs posted in Life "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo"" In the hospital room next door, that's where. In fair Bl ...

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My kids' new pets made me realize I'm a terrible p

by Charlie Brooks posted in Parenting Before this weekend, our family?s only pet has been a cat who doesn?t even bother to conceal his murderous des ...

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Outdoor Easter fun for children

Spring at Kew Gardens Rachael Funnell, editorial assistant at our sister title The English Garden, rounds up the best places across the country for an ...

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Product of the Year Canada awards 2017: Family-friendly pick

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11 recipes that your kid can eat with ketchup

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When fantasies about your perfect pregnancy meet gritty real

by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy Back in January, I wrote a post about all the things I would do if I was lucky enough to get pregnant again. L ...

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Spill it: What's the story behind your baby's name

by Maggie Downs posted in Life You never know when inspiration will strike. I?m talking about baby names, of course. When I was pregnant, my husband ...

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7 classic kids' movies that traumatized us for life

by Laura Falin posted in Life I loved going to the movies as a kid. My kids don't know how we suffered in our day, when we were limited to watching ...

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Pregnant after a loss: 5 tips for when you just don't w

by Tara Shafer posted in Pregnancy When a woman experiences pregnancy after losing a baby, one of the first questions that comes to mind is  when to ...

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Meet Julia, Sesame Street's first character with autism

by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang are about to welcome a new friend to thei ...

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Video: This is what the message "breastfeeding not welc

by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting When photographer Megan Soto asked moms local to her if they've ever felt shamed by family and friends for brea ...

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19 beautiful baby names for your rainbow baby

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy A "rainbow baby" is a child that is welcomed after a loss, a reference to the fact that spectacula ...

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22 completely demented reasons my toddler cried today

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Parenting My toddler cried about a million times today about the goofiest things. For fun I kept a record of the reaso ...

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6 cute "mom" shoes I could totally wear 24/7

by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life This is not a sponsored post. I purchased these shoes for myself and genuinely just love them. As much as I love heel ...

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Why grandparents and siblings are key for early autism diagn

by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting Early diagnosis plays an important role in the effectiveness of treatment for children with autism spectrum di ...

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Product Love: 2 in 1 Mattress protector and sheet + a giveaw

You know when you discover a new product and wonder: where have you been all my life"! I had that thought when I was introduced to HighFive Easy' ...

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Creating a magical bedroom for your child

Decorated well, children?s bedrooms can become magical kingdoms in which their imaginations can take flight In its April issue, our sister magazine T ...

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Cold Sesame Soba Noodle Dish

Preparation time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 270 g dry soba noodles (about 3 bundles) 2 small zucchini, sp ...

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9 crazy YouTube challenges kids are doing

The risk of your kid doing a stupid dare is no longer limited to peer pressure at school. Any child with access to social media can be exposed to the ...

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Canadian wins best teacher prize for the most amazing reason

Maggie MacDonnell had taught in Botswana, Tanzania and Congo, but had never seen anything like what she experienced in Salluit, Que., when she began t ...

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3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

Illustration: Sarah Rafter 1. If you?re worried your preschooler could fall off the high hotel room bed, roll up some towels and place them under the ...

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The most beautiful moments of motherhood aren't always

by Jennifer Borget posted in Life Recently I snapped a photo that wasn?t planned or even something I'd normally think to capture. But it wound up b ...

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The judgy thing parents need to stop saying to their kids

by Melissa Willets posted in Parenting A while ago, I overheard a mom at the park say this to her misbehaving child about throwing mulch in her dire ...

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10 easy last-minute ways to celebrate World Down Syndrome Da

by Whitney Barthel posted in Parenting Tuesday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. In the past, we have celebrated by doing things like having p ...

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No more excuses: Plant a children's garden just in time

by Laura Falin posted in Life I am currently wearing shorts. In Colorado. In March. This is crazy-early for us, and I apologize to everyone I'm trau ...

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Many parents don?t store medicine safely

by Claudia Boyd-Barrett posted in Parenting Are you storing your medicines, vitamins and supplements out of sight and out of reach of your children& ...

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13 places you should go with your kids (before they get old

by Joyce Slaton posted in Products Modern parents prefer experiences to things. Or as BabyCenter's global editor-in-chief Linda Murray put it when we ...

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Ryan Reynolds would rather do THIS than fly with his kids

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Parenting Ryan Reynolds is used to flying back and forth across the country and around the world. He's found out the ...

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These 5 states of mind have led me to my post-baby body

by Joanna Venditti posted in Life Discovering my new body after having babies has been a journey. This delightful, difficult, frustrating and triumph ...