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Capturing the chaos of raising kids — in photos
Photo series from New Jersey-based photographer Danielle Guenther has gone viral for its realistic look at parenting
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Dinovember brings out the best in one family
Every November night, toy dinosaurs at Mary Conquest's house come alive. Sometimes they play Scrabble.
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Top baby names for 2016 are powerful and gender neutral
Think gender neutral, European and confidence-boosting for 2016.
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Stay-at-home dads more common
Stay-at-home fathers accounted for 11 per cent of all Canadian families with a stay-at-home parent in 2014, according to Statistics Canada. That’s up from 2 per cent in 1976.
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Canada’s only Africentric school was launched amid calls to better support Black youth. Ten years on, has it fulfilled its promise?
Canada’s only Africentric school was launched amid calls to better support Black youth. Ten years on, has it fulfilled its promise? | The Star
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How to help kids suffering from the winter blues
Help children beat the winter blues by embracing the snow and the cold with them.
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One-on-one dates with your kids are crucial
Experts agree, kids feel validated and connected when given exclusive time with parents
The blue light many screens emit can prevent a good night’s rest. A tired kid may not perform as well as somebody who’s well-rested. Lowering Screen Time, Reduced Screen Time, Reduce Screen Time, Screen Time Limits By Age, Screen Time For Kids, Big Talk, Limiting Screen Time, Family Problems, Vision Problems
Is constant screen time impacting children’s eyes?
The blue light many screens emit can prevent a good night’s rest. A tired kid may not perform as well as somebody who’s well-rested.
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Five learning apps that make homework fun
Grade 8 student Asha Ibrahim, 13, left, does her homework online on the BrainRush website where students are timed on answering a question. Her cousin Hanan Hassan, 13, looks on.
Watch your child's behaviour, not just the thermometer, to determine if an emergency room visit is necessary. Bad Cough, Have A Happy Holiday, Feeling Numb, High Fever, Perfect Storm, Family Doctors, Kids Behavior, Emergency Room, Health And Wellness
When to take your child to the ER, and when to stay home
Watch your child's behaviour, not just the thermometer, to determine if an emergency room visit is necessary.
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9 gifts for the little kids on your holiday list
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How to manage that dizzying number of holiday tasks
Block off time in the calendar for shopping so you don’t have to squeeze it into your lunch breaks or take the kids along when they’re tired and cranky.
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Relationships key to kids' well-being, UBC study finds
Feeling connected to adults has been associated with promoting physical and mental health, boosting self-esteem, buffering stress and potentially reducing risky behaviour in adolescence.
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Your white couch doesn't have to be a white elephant
If you're going to buy a white couch, make sure you know how to maintain it, writes Brandie Weikle.
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Richard and Rana Florida’s long journey to baby Mila
Rana and Richard Florida welcome newborn daughter Mila.