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Check out the May 2012 issue: raw stories, shocking confessions, candid advice about motherhood—and more!
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Creativity and imagination are still valuable traits in this goal-oriented world. Here's how to encourage your little daydreamer
Whether it's visits from the Tooth Fairy or visits to the dentist, here is what you need to know ...
Help your kids go back to school in style with the latest gadgets and must-have gear for 2011.
If your child is new to camp, or if you find yourself anxious about the commitment, starting with a day ...
Moving into a new home and a new neighbourhood is scary and exciting for your child; by addressing and validating ...
It's never too soon to teach your children about the importance of proper monetary value and management (and maybe you'll ...
Sending your child away to camp may seem monumental if you've never done it - never mind the homesickness and ...
Canada is a nation of givers. Every year, Canadians donate $10 billion to charitable organizations and spend 2.1 billion ...
Gerry McCallum knows how passionate people are about our national game. "Hockey is a different animal in Canada," says the ...
Stress, guilt and uncertainty are the norm for parents of children with developmental disabilities. But instead of doling out pity ...
How to find out if your child's reading level is lagging, and how you can help
Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Nap Solution (McGraw-Hill), helps settle bedtime disputes and waking culprits.
Although we start out with the best of intentions, it doesn't take long for routines to fall apart and for ...
You can't always get what you want. Here's how to explain that to your child
A family uses technology for communication with their cerebral palsy child.
How to determine if honesty is really the best policy with your children
Why I had to explain Hitler before I planned to
Five tips for raising children who are accepting of human differences
She expected the racial slurs would come eventually, but that didn't make it any easier. One mom shares her strategy ...
Way to help your child understand that winning isn't everything
It's not easy spotting eye problems in your child. Here's what to look for
Getting a pet is a big deal. Here's how to know if your child is ready
Whether wrestling with social stereotypes or managing our own expectations, CF explores our greatest hopes and biggest fears about raising ...
Contributing editor Tim Johnson looks at the role gender plays in education, and explores the age-old question
Why one mom hopes her daughter grows up with just the right mix of sugar and spice
Having both a boy and a girl in the house offers a surprising perspective on the vague notion of children ...
Are anti-male messages creating a hostile environment for our sons? One dad of three boys hopes not
How to make sense of your child's evolving friendships
What you need to know if your son prefers heels to high-tops
One dad-to-be weighs the pros, cons and consequences of sharing wine at the family table
Strategies to help your child rebound if they don't get what they want
Two parents share their stories about leaving Africa and their hopes for their children and for the children of their ...
Boys are icky. Girls have cooties. How to encourage coed play
These helpful tips will help you find the perfect new best friend for your child
Being a Dad isn't always easy, and there are some awkard questions along the way. Here are your answers.
Explaining your family's nude attitude to your preschooler
From single parenthood to juggling work and triplets, here are three women making motherhood work
It's old news that most girls, at some point in their lives, have self-esteem problems. And those girls can grow ...
Between the ages of seven and 12, your child may actually want to do the same things you want to ...
None of us expects to have a child with a lifelong developmental disorder. Barb Johns has three. Here is her ...
When wee ones are really wee and can’t quite express party-theme preferences, you’re in a unique position to plan a ...
Pressed flowers are a special keepsake (particularly when grown at home), and may inspire an interest in gardening. PROJECT TIME: ...
Introduce some classic prep - club jackets, button-down shirts and plaid into a polished and versatile weekend wardrobe
Read on for some fatherly advice from Jamie Oliver, Mike Weir and Pinball Clemons
The 'new' involved dad is old news now. So why does society cut working dads so little slack?
Negotiating with kids is a bit like negotiating with creative types. Just ask Jake Gold "“ we did
What you can do to help keep your children in class starts when they're still in diapers.
From cutting back on gifts to letting a little rain fall on their parades, here are surprising things you can ...
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