Parenting Advice

• More than half of parents report burnout, U.S. study finds. What can be done?

  A new study has found that high expectations, both internal and external, can lead to unrealistic pressure to be a perfect parent.

  Canada

  May 8, 2024
  
• Movember charity launches website for dads: ‘No more dodge parenting advice’

  Movember Canada has launched a father-focused parenting website that features virtual tips and tricks to calm meltdowns and promote positive behaviour.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2021
  
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• TikTok #seizurechallenge is ‘very offensive,’ epilepsy organization says

  The trend asks TikTok users to feign a seizure to a song by rapper Juice WRLD, who died in December after having a seizure brought on by a drug overdose.

  Canada

  May 4, 2020
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• How to talk to your children about war without scaring them

  Honesty is the best policy when it comes to discussing tragedy with children, experts say.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 8, 2020
• Canada’s health-care system isn’t designed for parents with disabilities: experts

  "We know very few doctors, nurses, social workers, etc., have training around disability and pregnancy, specifically."

  Lifestyle

  Sep 22, 2019
• Your kid just caught you having sex — now what?

  You should never pretend sex didn't happen, experts say.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 16, 2019
• ‘It shouldn’t have happened’: Baby allegedly strangled to death by teething necklace

  Experts vehemently warn against the use of teething necklaces for babies, citing the dangers of strangulation and choking.

  Lifestyle

  May 10, 2019
• Monkey see, monkey do: Teaching your kid to love their body starts with you

  Canadian parents share the ways they are teaching their children about body positivity and self-love.

  Lifestyle

  May 2, 2019
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• Competitive sports can be life-changing. Is your child ready to take part?

  Things parents should consider before signing kids up for competitive sports.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 11, 2019
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• When should your child stop using a stroller?

  Snooki was at Disney World with her kids (aged 4 and 6) in strollers and it sparked debate.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 5, 2019