Why is it my job to help my kid buy Christmas gifts for my e
Driving to school last week, I asked my 11-year-old whether she had thought about getting Christmas gifts for her dad and stepmom. As usual, no, she h ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
How to tackle double bedtime when you?re alone with a toddle
One of the most daunting moments in my four-plus years of parenting thus far was the first time I had to tackle bedtime alone, with both kids. I was l ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
Here?s why banning peanuts in schools might not be the best
Mary Young* knows all too well about the problems with food bans. Her five-year-old son, Noah, has an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts. He was accident ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
Pregnant and afraid: When expecting moms suffer at the hands
As Beth Hovis* lay pinned on her bed, her partner Roger?s* hands tightening around her neck, she had only one thought: He?s cutting off oxygen to the ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
6 things to never say to an overdue pregnant women
Being and overdue pregnant woman is super challenging. I should know?my baby arrived nine (nine!) days late, which obviously felt like an eternity, es ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
Why do toddlers want to read the same book over and over aga
How many times in a row can you read the same children?s book without wanting to tear out your hair" I?m not sure, but I think I?m pretty close to ans ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
Here’s what happens if you get pregnant on birth contr
When Alison Smerek found out she was pregnant with her first child 14 years ago, she?d been on the combined birth control pill (which contains both es ... 12-12-2018 21:51 |
Top 20 baby names in Ontario for 2018
Whether you’re looking for the perfect name for your little bun in the oven, or you want to know what names to skip over so your kid’s moniker is ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
What you need to know about managing your child?s asthma
When Meghan Rosen?s* daughter, Isla*, was an infant, she would start to wheeze whenever she had a cold. At night, her mom could hear the fluid in her ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
10 things to do with kids in Miami
It?s hard to go wrong with Miami. It?s sunshine, it?s palm trees, it?s Florida. When the deep winter freeze sets in, the largest city in South Florida ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
How to use your child’s inhaler properly
Using an inhaler is important for controlling your child’s asthma, but do you know how to administer it properly" Here’s what to keep in mind.
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Yes, I’m pregnant, but that doesn’t mean my body
I remember clearly the day a woman came in to drop something off at my office and told me she could tell my baby?s gender. She did so by grabbing my b ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
Yes, your smartphone habit is affecting your kid?here’
?Well, when can we go"? My three kids, ages six, nine and 12, stood before me with frustrated faces, as though they?d been waiting a long time for an ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
Five of the best toys at Ooh Noo
Delight your child with toys that are both stylish and longed-for with the gorgeous pieces from Ooh Noo
The charming children’s toys from retail ... 11-12-2018 21:48 |
Road trips to Florida were the best part of my childhood
The night before a two-day drive to Florida was a production in our house. While my two sisters and I were bursting with excitement, Mom and Dad were ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
How much exercise is healthy during pregnancy"
You know exercise is good for you, but you might not know it?s also important to your pregnancy. Sure, when you?re expecting it’s not the time to ta ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
7 fun sensory play ideas to encourage your child’s dev
From the moment our babies are born, they?re discovering the world through their senses, whether it?s by gazing at brightly coloured mobiles, grabbing ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
What the research actually says about taking antidepressants
Kelly McDermott* was trying to focus on the road while driving with her two young kids in the car, but four-year-old Annabelle* wouldn?t stop crying a ... 11-12-2018 21:55 |
11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids
Photo: Courtesy of CTC/William Au
1. Stroll through polar bear tunnels
Assiniboine Park Zoo?s award-winning ?Journey to Churchill? exhibit will dazzle ... 10-12-2018 21:45 |
Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby
My toddler was waiting to ride a carousel at the mall when a stranger approached us and asked a question that left me reeling.
?Your little girl is be ... 10-12-2018 21:45 |
The gift that made me believe in the magic of Christmas agai
Throughout my childhood, my mom took some creative liberties when it came to Christmas. Sure, other kids believed in Santa, but we were the only ones ... 08-12-2018 21:48 |
9 signs you?re one of those insufferable parents
Congratulations: You?ve taken an important first step! You read the headline and you?re here, wondering if you?ve violated any of the cardinal rules o ... 08-12-2018 21:48 |
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There’s a My Little Pony hotline to wish your kid a ha
Between Santa and the (kinda creepy) Elf on the Shelf, keeping the magic alive during the holidays can be a full time job for parents. However, if you ... 07-12-2018 21:48 |
Whatever, haters: I’m LOVING coming up with Elf on the
Hi, I?m Christine, and I?m an Elf on the Shelf convert.
After hearing about these mysterious elves for years, and somehow avoiding the seemingly annoy ... 07-12-2018 21:48 |
Everything you need to know about treating a child’s f
You know the signs: Your little one is acting lethargic and when you feel her forehead it?s hot to the touch. Fevers are common in kids, but the good ... 07-12-2018 21:48 |
What I learned after forcing my baby to sit on Santa?s lap
When my son was 11 months old, I found myself standing in a long line at the mall with my sister and our babies, waiting our turn to set our sweet boy ... 06-12-2018 21:47 |
What’s the best game console for kids"
If your kids are at the age where you’re considering buying a game console, now might be the right time. Whether you want the immersive virtual real ... 06-12-2018 21:47 |
Everything you need to know about your baby’s oral thr
Stacey Cham-Klein and her daughter, Olivia, shared many things in their first few months together: lots of cuddles, sleepless hours and, sorry to say, ... 06-12-2018 21:47 |
TSC Savings Card Contest
We?re giving away three $100 savings cards for TSC, Today?s Shopping Choice. Treat yourself to something special in the new year — from jewellery t ... 06-12-2018 21:47 |
Our 10 favourite nursing pillows
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Independent Schools of the Year 2018 Winners Are Announced
The Independent Schools of the Year 2018 winners are announced
The winners of Independent Schools of the Year 2018 have now been revealed! Our ...
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