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Wasted food costs the average Canadian household $1,100 a year. Here’s how 1 parent saves money and timeAlberta mom Dora Berry describes her tricks to cut down on food waste and save money.LifestyleAug 28, 2018
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Research suggests pressuring kids to eat food they don’t like doesn’t stop picky eatingRegistered dietitian Emily Mardell describes what's behind picky eating and how parents can navigate the phase.LifestyleAug 14, 2018
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Single mother by choice: ‘It’s the best decision I’ve ever made’In 2014, Nicky Smith was 35 years old and ready to start a family but didn't have a partner. That didn't stop the Calgary-raised teacher from becoming a mother to twins, Hugo and Zoe.LifestyleJul 3, 2018
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BLOG: What’s behind your toddler’s obsession?Why do toddlers obsess over certain objects, toys, cartoon characters or hobbies? We ask parenting author Blythe Lipman what's behind the phase.LifestyleJun 19, 2018
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3 things to do at work to buy more time at home: Advice from a productivity ninjaCanadians revel in our short summer season but some find themselves putting in overtime on their smartphones instead of quality time with their kids. We recruited a productivity ninja for tips to make parents more efficient during the day.LifestyleJun 14, 2018
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How the youngest members of the family benefit from a simple, sit-down supperBetween work schedules and extracurricular activities, mealtime can be crunch-time for a lot of families. But research shows sitting down for a meal together has remarkable benefits for the youngest members of the family.LifestyleMay 15, 2018
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iGen is motivated, realistic and safe but many teens unhappy: researcherAn in depth interview with San Diego State University professor of psychology Jean Twenge, who has researched how the iGen's mental health has suffered with the rise of the smartphone.FeaturesApr 11, 2018
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Traded: when hockey life and real life intersectCanadian families move all the time, but they often have a say of where and when. Well, not hockey families like the Letestus.LifestyleMar 6, 2018
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What dying children taught their doctor about livingOne South Africa paediatric palliative physician asked his terminally ill patients what mattered most in live. Here is what the kids said.FeaturesFeb 13, 2018
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Expert weighs in on raising independent, resilient girlsGender equity consultant, Cristina Stasia, has tips for parents of young children to counter cultural messages that go against raising independent and autonomous girls.BlogsFeb 8, 2018
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