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More than 137,000 kids have helped the company test and fine-tune toys through play Created for When you think of a toy manufacturer, what comes to mind? People in board rooms? Factories and conveyor belts? Perhaps designers working feverishly to come up with the next big toy sensation? At the Fisher-Price Play Lab in East

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Talking to your child about sex can be intimidating. Many parents wonder how to approach the topic or what to say when the time comes. However, it’s crucial that your child feels as comfortable as possible talking with you about sex. Dr. Sarah Garwood offers her advice for how to successfully discuss the birds and

Chances are, you know someone who has COVID right now. In fact, it may feel like everyone you know is testing positive.  We’re now in the sixth wave of COVID-19, and this one is promising to be just as disruptive as the others.  “Even if you’re feeling done with COVID, everything is going to be

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I would never be pregnant and give birth. I had to let go of what we thought life would be and open up to what could be. The following is excerpted with permission from Can’t Help Falling: A Long Road to Motherhood by Tarah Schwartz (Linda Leith Publishing, 2022). I was kicking off my shoes as I checked

From portable blackout curtains to a splurge-worthy face oil that will make your skin more radiant than ever, you’ll love these new products. Our inboxes are flooded with the latest and greatest in new parenting products every day. Here are some of our most recent faves. Ranging from baby care to self-care, you’ll be sure

With these tips from a former Hollywood talent manager, you might be raising the next Disney star! If your kid has an extensive repertoire of TikTok dances or puts their entire soul into their musical theatre classes, it’s possible you’ve envisioned the bright lights of Hollywood. Could your outgoing, charismatic kid make it as a

In October 2021, Robert Munsch spoke publicly for the first time about his dementia diagnosis. Munsch, the 76-year-old author of nearly 100 children’s books, told the CBC he was no longer able to write, drive or ride a bicycle. He had stopped visiting kids at their schools, something he’d done throughout his career, all across

Why should kids have all the fun? Here are some great April Fool’s Day gags that will get the whole family laughing. Make this April Fool’s Day one your family won’t forget when you “foolify” your gang’s morning routine. These time-tested gags are safe, easy to do and guaranteed to garner giggles from your troops.

At the start of the school year, Lonnie Starling was struggling with her eight-year-old son’s behaviour. Another kid at school was being mean to him, and he was acting out at home by throwing tantrums, pushing, shoving and kicking. The Calgary mom remembered that using positive reinforcement—that is, focusing on the positive things he was doing, rather

“What kind of milk do you want?” the young woman’s voice asked through the Starbucks drive-through intercom. I glanced at the list of substitutes on the menu. “I…don’t know,” I replied, choking back tears. “Let’s just go with regular milk, then?” the intercom voice softened. By the time I got to the window, I had

Learn how to play dreidel, the classic Hanukkah game, in four easy steps. Bonus: The reason we play dreidel in the first place! Playing dreidel is a traditional game for kids and adults to play at Hanukkah, an annual holiday celebrated by Jewish people in late November or December (but please, don’t call it Jewish

If you’re looking to pack their baskets with goodies that go beyond the basic chocolate bunnies and cream eggs, look no further than these sweet Easter gifts. 1. Sweet Springtime Lantern Photo: Lantern Lands $20, mastermindtoys.com 2. Unicorn Horn Sidewalk Chalk Photo: Twee $22, babycharlotte.com 3. Cottonball Rabbit Family Photo: Li’l Woodzeez $35, toysrus.ca 4. Sprinkled