Raising Children
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Pandemic papas: How these new dads are embracing fatherhood in 2020Global News spoke to men who are becoming fathers about what they plan to teach their children about this year, and what kind of parent they want to be.LifestyleJun 21, 2020
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Canadian employers content to avoid cost and headache of providing daycareDespite the rising number of women in the workforce and a federal government push to help even more join, few Canadian employers offer childcare in the workplace.LifestyleMay 28, 2018
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Searching for daycare is an ordeal — but economists say don’t blame the marketThe Canadian daycare market has a well-established surplus of demand, resulting in anxiety-inducing waitlists and monthly fees that can amount to more than a mortgage payment.CanadaMay 28, 2018
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One mom’s life lesson to her son about respect has parents applaudingWhen U.K. mom Zowiie Williams heard that her six-year-old son Callum had been disrespectful to a girl at school, she wasn’t ready to let that fly. But instead of punishing him, she used the moment as a teaching opportunity.LifestyleJun 15, 2017
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Where’s the village? Why parents should ask for more help raising kidsParents who try to do too much on their own may be putting their kids at risk for developing behavioural problems, anxiety and depression. Stressed-out mothers are also more vulnerable to postpartum depression.HealthJun 6, 2017
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The genius life hacks that working moms and dads use to get it all doneEver thought of spending three days to cook for three months?ConsumerMay 7, 2017
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Jill’s House: ‘I am not her friend, I am her mother’ the difficulties of parenting a 4-year-oldAs I write this, I am sitting outside my daughter’s gymnastics class, listening to the kids squeal and scream in delight.CanadaNov 10, 2016
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4 ways parents can help children reach their full potentialWhat parent doesn't want a super smart kid? Unfortunately not every child is born gifted. A psychologist offers tips to help set children up for success.LifestyleOct 10, 2016
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Canada Child Benefit: Everything you need to knowThe wait is over as the much-touted "new and improved" Canada Child Benefit launches Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.MoneyJul 19, 2016
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