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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
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 ...
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 ...
To hell with age restrictions. Why my 11-year-old is on Facebook (but I do know her password).
"Sarah's dad said we were old enough to watch that movie." "Aunt Jen said she'd take me to get my ...
Stress, guilt and uncertainty are the norm for parents of children with developmental disabilities. But instead of doling out pity ...
When it comes to your preteen's idol worship, sometimes the lines between fantasy and reality can become blurred. But all ...
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 ...
Tips For Encouraging Your Child To Make Good Decisions When it Comes to Peers
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 ...
Seven steps to take when your child is exhibiting aggressive behaviour
How to help your preteen develop a healthy relationship with food
What to expect when your preteen reaches puberty earlier or later than her peers
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
Are anti-male messages creating a hostile environment for our sons? One dad of three boys hopes not
How to talk to your preteen about getting her first period
How to make sense of your child's evolving friendships
Your preteen already acting like a teenage grump? Relax - it's normal
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 ...
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.
From single parenthood to juggling work and triplets, here are three women making motherhood work
We asked girls with individual styles to sort through racks of clothes and pick their faves—here are the results ...
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 ...
Signs to look for and how to maintain this tricky growing stage
A tutor may be the answer to turning your child's school year around
Don't make any decisions about French immersion until you read this story
None of us expects to have a child with a lifelong developmental disorder. Barb Johns has three. Here is her ...
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
Learn how to best support your child through schoolyard politics with our list of dos and don'ts.
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 ...
Experts (including parents who have been there) offer advice for giving your teen the space they need.
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