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The ultimate guide to elevating your holiday roast
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Why I feel so good about my daughter?s holiday gifts this ye
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Last year, right around this time, my daughter was seven months old?which it turns out, is too young to really ?get? the holidays?lucky f...
07-12-2022 22:03
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The trendy toys your kids will love this holiday season
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Want to surprise your kids with gifts that will have them smiling ear to ear" Moose Toys offers innovative, award-winning toys for kids o...
02-12-2022 21:59
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I wasn?t sure I could plan a banquet for my baby two months
I always looked forward to motherhood. The thought of being a mom filled me with a sense of pride and joy. When I gave birth to my first baby girl, Li...
01-12-2022 22:01
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What experts want parents to know about the “tripledem
Coughs, congestion, sore throats, fevers?viruses seem to be everywhere right now, and it?s not just COVID. Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),...
29-11-2022 22:00
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I tried three types of lash treatments?here’s what hap
From the moment I put on my first watermelon-scented lip balm, I?ve loved wearing makeup. Starting in my teens and through my early thirties, I thorou...
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Where I found a kids? camera that?s worth the price
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My five-year-old daughter loves taking pictures, and I love seeing the world through her eyes. She?s captured some gorgeous sunsets on m...
22-11-2022 21:58
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31 gamer gifts for kids at all levels
Got a little gamer in the family?and no idea what to get them for the holidays" Fear not, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled some of the best gear...
22-11-2022 21:58
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This is the best toddler purchase I ever made
The toddler carrier hangs in the closet, not having been used for weeks, months. But I?m not quite ready to give it away. When my daughter came to me ...
18-11-2022 21:58
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We need to talk about postpartum psychosis
Tima?s* experience with motherhood was unlike anything she could have imagined. The Toronto-based new mom knew about the postpartum period and expecte...
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10 things I did with my first and stopped with my second
Like so many first-time moms, my first year postpartum was almost entirely focused on caring for my new baby, day and night. And while I enjoyed many ...
09-11-2022 22:00
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I peed my pants at the trampoline park
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You?ve had your baby and you?re figuring out new mom life. Parenting information, advice and stories abound for anything that might come...
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35 cool gifts for teens
If you have a teen, then you know that finding just the right gift can be nearly impossible. Here are a few ideas that (hopefully!) won’t make them ...
08-11-2022 22:00
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How to talk to young kids about war
It can feel scary to talk to young children about war. But as a global community, we need to help our children make sense of what they see in all the ...
07-11-2022 22:03
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Those “fortune tellers” we all used to make as k
Making ?fortune tellers??a folded paper game children hold on their fingers and thumbs and practice counting and ?telling fortunes? with?has been a ti...
04-11-2022 22:00
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10 best purchases I made as a mom of two
When I was due with my second child, I felt confident that I had every item I needed to successfully conquer the ups and downs of having another baby....
04-11-2022 22:00
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Have you seen the KidsFirst hashtag"
We?re all used to seeing photos of cute kids with their parents and pets on our social media feeds, but this week you may have noticed that some of th...
04-11-2022 22:00
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Everything to know about the new head lice guidelines (put d
If you?ve had a kid in school for long enough, you?re probably familiar with some version of this phrase: ?Your child may have come in contact with so...
03-11-2022 21:59
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The ultimate astrology gift guide
Struggling to find the perfect holiday gift for your little one" Consider taking advice from the zodiac.
Although human beings are multifaceted, your ...
03-11-2022 21:59
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6 stressful Christmas traditions you can just…stop doi
If we?ve learned anything from the last three years of pandemic parenting, it?s the difference between what actually matters?like family, work-life ba...
02-11-2022 22:05
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Best little kid toys of 2022
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01-11-2022 22:02
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45 holiday gifts that give back
‘Tis the season for giving and receiving. But isn’t it nice when you can find a holiday gift that does a little something extra" From providing me...
01-11-2022 22:02
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10 New books for kids of all ages
Reading is the gift that keeps on giving. From charming bedtime stories to thrilling page-turners, these new releases include tales that are heart...
01-11-2022 22:02
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The ultimate toy guide of 2022
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Best preschool toys of 2022
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The ultimate toy guide 2022
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Best big kid toys of 2022
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Many Canadian kids can start going to the dentist for FREE n
We all know that dental care is important for overall health, but it comes with a steep price tag that many Canadians can?t afford. Roughly one-third ...
01-11-2022 22:02
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Best classic toys of 2022
Oldies but goodies, some toys never go out of style. We?ve made the list and checked it twice; classic toys are always nice.
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01-11-2022 22:02
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Best baby and toddler toys of 2022
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01-11-2022 22:02
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The No. 1 piece of parenting advice from a mom who raised CE
Parenting is really freaking hard, so it’s no wonder that we’re always looking for tips and tricks to help us raise the best people we possibly ca...
31-10-2022 22:03
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What causes low milk supply"
If you?re thinking about quitting breastfeeding/chestfeeding because you aren?t making enough milk for your baby, you aren?t alone. Low milk supply is...
31-10-2022 22:03
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10 tips for your toddler’s first Halloween
Your toddler’s first Halloween is super exciting, but it can also be scary?both for your first-timer, who isn’t used to being out in the dark with...
29-10-2022 22:00
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If your kid is obsessed with Disney, this may be the perfect
So many parents grew up with Disney movies, and that love extends to the current generation of kids obsessed with Frozen, Encanto and Turning Red. The...
27-10-2022 21:59
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Adidas’ decision to drop Kanye is an important lesson
If you follow pop culture at all, you’ll know that this week, Adidas announced it was terminating its lucrative relationship with Ye, formerly known...
27-10-2022 21:59
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Why I quit being a baby sleep consultant
I knew nothing about baby sleep before I became a mom.
Throughout my pregnancy, I spent countless hours reading about the stuff I thought was most imp...
26-10-2022 21:59
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10 things I said I’d never do as a mom…then I be
Before becoming a mom, I had some pretty specific ideas on how I was going to raise my future kids (in my mind, there would be three of them: two girl...
26-10-2022 21:59
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3 costumes kids shouldn’t wear this year
Halloween! It’s a time for tricks, treats, and colourful, creative costumes. There are countless traditional costume options for your kids out there...
26-10-2022 21:59
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Schools are finally starting to install lactation pods and w
Breastfeeding openly in public isn’t considered too scandalous these days. Even Pope Francis encouraged moms to openly nurse in the chapel a few yea...
25-10-2022 22:07
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Fans think Taylor Swift revealed Blake Lively’s new ba
When Taylor Swift drops a new album, swifties drop everything to listen?and make a sport of finding the special Easter eggs that their beloved songstr...
24-10-2022 22:02
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15 products we’re loving this fall
Here?s a new crop of great baby, kid, and family products that have been popping up in our inboxes. Many of these items are part of an important trend...
24-10-2022 22:02
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Canadian parents are being told they drink way too much and
In the past couple years, amidst all the unknowns of pandemic life?on top of the regular stresses of parenting young kids (and the quite irregular str...
24-10-2022 22:02
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This Toronto mom is changing children?s entertainment with h
Former HIV/AIDs researcher turned media producer Vanessa Ford co-founded the women-led children?s entertainment company Kukua in 2018. Since then, she...
21-10-2022 22:01
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Yup, Meghan Markle is “that mom” and we can tota
Do you ever start singing a song to yourself and as you’re quietly rocking out, you realize it’s literally a Cocomelon jam about eating peas" Yeah...
21-10-2022 22:01
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Your kids will never look at ?trash pandas? the same way aft
If you live in the city or have ever visited, you?re more than familiar with its notorious raccoons. These furry fiends, dubbed ?trash pandas? by some...
19-10-2022 22:06
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Your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder:
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Getting an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis for your child can bring up a range of emotions. Whether you’re worried, overwhelmed or ...
17-10-2022 22:02
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This pregnant firefighter rescued a car crash victim while f
It’s hard enough to get out of bed when you’re nine months pregnant, let alone save a life. But firefighter Megan Warfield jumped into action to h...
15-10-2022 22:02
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Is it weird that my little kid is so into horror and blood&q
My son has always been a bit fear-averse. As a toddler, he would work himself into a lather when my husband pretended to be a monster and chased him a...
14-10-2022 22:03
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Easy ways to boost your kid’s language with games like
The following is excerpted from READING FOR OUR LIVES by Maya Payne Smart, reprinted with permission of the publisher, AVERY, an imprint of Penguin Pu...
14-10-2022 22:03
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Postpartum depression almost killed me. Here’s how I s
After my first was born in 2019, I experienced the typical “baby blues†that up to 80 percent of moms struggle with. I’d find myself randomly cr...
13-10-2022 22:02
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These 4 skills are way more important for kids than math or
We all want our children to do well in school. But as a Canadian neuroscientist and mom, I’m here to tell you that we need to look beyond the academ...
13-10-2022 22:02
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What it?s like growing up as the daughter of renowned sexper
When someone finds out I?m Sue Johanson?s daughter, their whole face lights up. Their whole body transforms and they?re like, Whaaat"! There is an ama...
12-10-2022 22:03
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This hospital hair salon is pampering NICU parents in the sw
Becoming a parent can be a big and scary adjustment even when labour and delivery go smoothly, and it?s made all the more difficult for parents of bab...
12-10-2022 22:03
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10 books to help kids understand divorce and separation
Divorce and separation can be just as challenging for kids as it is for their parents, but reading books about these topics is a good way to help norm...
11-10-2022 22:05
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How the Reggio Emilia approach helps first-graders grow
Created for The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) head to a local ravine. Last year they were joined by an Anishinaabe member of the BSS community, to exp...
11-10-2022 22:05
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This secret ingredient can boost your kid’s health (an
Since the day my daughter had her first bite of solid food, I?ve been fretting over her diet. I mashed organic peas, pureed heritage tomatoes, and fro...
07-10-2022 22:02
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How to tell your child about your mental illness
If you have a mental illness, or someone close to your child is struggling with their mental health, you may wonder if you should talk to your child a...
07-10-2022 22:02
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Watch Serena Williams’ 5yo hilariously mistake tampons
Ignorance is bliss. Multiply that by a kid’s boundless imagination and suddenly a postpartum maxi pad is an airplane sticker or a bed for dolls. Ser...
06-10-2022 22:00
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Will a ?Marie Curie? Halloween costume make your daughter a
An unavoidable quirk of modern parenting is the nonstop stream of research and ?findings? that make their way into our parent group chats and news fee...
06-10-2022 22:00
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A video of my toddler went viral on Insta and I’m gett
It was a typical Monday evening, sitting down to a swiftly cooked spaghetti dinner that now sat cold, as my toddler, who’d begged for spaghetti, no ...
06-10-2022 22:00
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We know you have vaccine fatigue, but this is not the year t
Let?s face it: after more than two-and-a-half years of pandemic living, a lot of Canadians are tired of hearing about vaccines, boosters and viruses i...
05-10-2022 22:02
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12 cool and sustainable period products to help manage your
The average woman has approximately 450 periods in their lifetime, which means they go through A LOT of (typically) single-use products. Not only is t...
04-10-2022 22:07
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9 gender reveal parties that ended in tragedy
Gender reveal parties have become an exciting milestone for many expecting parents, who use confetti-filled balloons or colourful cakes to find out an...
03-10-2022 22:01
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How to set up a Montessori nursery
Created for Lily & River?s Little Matchables set that explores shapes, colours, memorization and fine motor skills. For young children, Brown recomme...
03-10-2022 22:01
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Here’s what’s inside the first-ever McDonaldR
As a kid, the feeling of opening a Happy Meal box and discovering the week’s exclusive toy is simply magical. Once you’re a parent, you start livi...
30-09-2022 21:56
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As a rape survivor, I’m committed to teaching my baby
I’ve been actively teaching my little one about consent since she was five months old. Penny* may not be able to verbalise ?no? or ?stop? just yet, ...
30-09-2022 21:56
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Is there a better way to screen for cervical cancer"
For decades, the Pap smear has been the primary screening tool for cervical cancer in Canada, and anyone with a cervix who is over the age of 21 or wh...
29-09-2022 21:52
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Look out for these baby name trends in 2023
Bringing a new baby into the family is so exciting?but picking their name can be stressful! Not only do you and your partner have to agree on a monike...
28-09-2022 21:48
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See what’s in the new Today’s Parent x Peeka �
We have a cool announcement: Today?s Parent has partnered with the new online marketplace Peeka & Co. to bring parents our fave picks for toys and oth...
27-09-2022 22:00
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15 books that teach kids about residential schools
Residential schools for First Nations, Métis and Inuit kids were run by church organizations in partnership with the Canadian government from 1883 unt...
27-09-2022 22:00
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I came back from a year of mat leave 10 weeks pregnant?here&
I had two months left of my 12-month maternity leave when the faint blue ?+? sign appeared on my pregnancy test. Once the initial shock of realizing m...
26-09-2022 21:51
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How to talk to your kids about Hurricane Fiona
Like many Canadians, I?ve been crushed to see how Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on the Maritimes. The sight of washed-out bridges, demolished homes an...
26-09-2022 21:51
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Drew Barrymore says she can go ?years? without sex and we ge
It’s become less and less taboo for people to talk about what happens (or doesn’t!) between the sheets?and this is true for anyone, from the mom p...
23-09-2022 21:47
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7 things your family should know before your first Disney cr
If you’ve never been on a Disney cruise with your family, it can seem a bit daunting. There are so many things to consider and because cruises are s...
23-09-2022 21:47
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?Sad Beige Lady? hilariously skewers the millennial mom aest
If your idea of the perfect toy for your child is a handful of wooden pegs or a cloth sack full of cream-coloured scarves; if your baby?s first birthd...
23-09-2022 21:47
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Is your child small for their age" Here’s what to
Nathalie Kerr and her son James today
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20 toy advent calendars for kids
What’s even sweeter than chocolate" Toys! Make the 12 (or 24) days leading up to Christmas feel extra special with these tiny, gift-filled advent ca...
21-09-2022 21:51
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Every single piece from the Hilary Duff x Carter?s collectio
Hilary Duff is a celebrity mom we can alllll relate to?from the hilarious anecdotes she shares about her kiddos (her three-year-old recently told her ...
21-09-2022 21:51
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I wish people would stop asking me ?Is she your first"&
The playground is already busy at 8 a.m. on Saturday. It?s the only early morning activity in my otherwise quiet and sleepy residential neighbourhood....
21-09-2022 21:51
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This psychologist says it’s NBD if your kid isn’
September isn’t just when kids head back to school?it’s also when parents scramble to get their kids into extracurricular activities. For many fam...
20-09-2022 22:00
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All the photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at th
Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents today to say goodbye to their great-grandmother. The nine-year-old and his seven-year-old si...
19-09-2022 21:57
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These parents are using the Queen?s death to talk to their k
As a white settler parent, I believe that it?s my responsibility to talk to my daughter about race and colonialism, and I try to take every opportunit...
19-09-2022 21:57
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A love letter to my post-baby boobs
My breasts have eaten themselves alive. To be fair, they were meagre to begin with. Neither tantalizing melons nor soft pillows upon which a baby soun...
19-09-2022 21:57
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Chrissy Teigen just revealed that her 20-week miscarriage wa
Chrissy Teigen has always been transparent on social media and in the press about what’s going on her life. When asked about how being wealthy makes...
16-09-2022 21:50
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Fighting casual racism starts with our children
With the death of the Queen, there has been much interest in Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK. Like many, I have been deeply saddened by the acco...
16-09-2022 21:50
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Lyrics to Brahms Lullaby
Even if you didn?t know there were lyrics to Brahm?s lullaby?or just didn?t know the name of the song?you?ve definitely heard this recognizable melody...
16-09-2022 21:50
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Do You Know The Muffin Man lyrics
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Start singing the song ?Do you Know the Muffin Man"? and it?s bound to lead to more questions. Like: Who is the Muffin Man" And wh...
16-09-2022 21:50
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There?s a new way to get a crying baby to sleep
You?ve tried the shush, the swaddle, the soother and the stroller, and all the other various S?s to get your inconsolable newborn to settle down, but ...
15-09-2022 21:57
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Where should you buy your kid’s Orange Shirt Day shirt
This Friday, September 30 is our country?s second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It?s meant for people to ...
15-09-2022 21:57
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4 nursery decor trends that won’t get old before your
Nurseries aren’t just rooms with a crib and a glider anymore, they’ve become designed spaces and hashtags with millions of views. Luckily, decora...
15-09-2022 21:57
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It?s never too late to learn how to sext (if you want to)
I received my first dick pic on public transit, after dropping my kids off at school. I wasn?t even halfway through my latte. New to dating apps and d...
14-09-2022 21:53
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12 products new moms wish they’d put on their baby reg
Making a baby registry or a pre-baby shopping list is no easy feat. There?s the decoding of things like sleep sacks versus swaddles, the deep-diving o...
13-09-2022 21:49
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Should children attend funerals or is it too much for them&q
With Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if the royal children will attend. The question comes up in many familie...
13-09-2022 21:49
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Fun STEM activities to get your kids in the back-to-school s
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