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Bra Shopping With My Tween: Tips For Being A ‘Supportive’ Mom

Here are a few helpful tips for buying your daughters their first real bra, from a mom who has been there.

These Are The Questions Canadian Parents Need To Ask

Many school boards are being thrust into taking an all-or-nothing approach. Here are some questions you might want to be asking.

What You Need to Know About Your Kids’ Vision As They Get Ready for School Again

Regardless of whether your child will be attending school at home or in the classroom, vision plays an important role in their learning success.

Maskne: Why Now Is a Good Time to Establish a Good Skincare Routine

Many women are just starting a skincare routine during this pandemic. It is a perfect time now that our skin requires recalibrating due to wearing masks.

What the Experts Want You To Know As Things Start to Reopen

As things open up, it can be confusing to know what’s safe and how to best approach the situation for you and your family. Here’s some expert advice.

Time During Quarantine Has Taught Me The Beauty In Slowing Down

Some days pass by in a blur. Other days, however, seem to drag on slowly and feel so incredibly the same as the last that the clock seems to stand still.

What I Wish I Had Known Six Months Ago

You should hug your parents. A lot.

How to Differentiate Weekends from Weekdays And Make Them Memorable

What is TGIF or “working for the weekend” when every day of the week could be the same? It’s worthwhile to delineate these days, and here’s how.

Easy-to-Make Snacks Your Entire Family Will Love

Need some easy, delicious bites for the whole family without adding too much time to your already full to-do list? Done and done.

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6 Snack Foods That Are Surprisingly Better Frozen

Not every frozen treat is ice cream! Give these 6 ideas a try for a refreshing twist.

5 Unique Ways To Cook With Corn

Sweet, juicy and delicious; corn is a staple of summer. Here are 5 ideas to try.

I Want To Take Up Golf But I’m A Terrible Loser! (And Way Too Competitive)

You don’t want to be around me mini-golfing. If I missed a putt, I would curse as if I had just stubbed my toe.

Letting Go of the Daughter I’ll Never Have

He wasn’t even born yet, and people were disappointed with him. We weren’t. He is exactly the child we wanted.

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Cousins’ Camp: The Most Fun Alternative to Summer Camp

Desperate for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer? What about a camping staycation with their cousins? Read on to find out how to pull it off.

No School, No Camp. It’s Like I’m Taking Care of Toddlers All Over Again

I just don’t want to work that hard, to be frank. I shouldn’t have to do this again. I’ve already put in my time.

I’m Listening and Learning: What Not to Say to a Black Mom

For me, being called out was a blessing in disguise, because it prompted me to become more educated.

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5 Awesome Ways To Top Your Hot Dog

Save the boring ol’ mustard and ketchup for the kids. Take your hot dog from boring to fabulous with these 5 creative toppings.

What Stage 2 Means for Toronto Families

We are now officially in Stage 2 of Ontario’s COVID-19 re-opening framework. Here’s what that means for Toronto families.

My Kids Need To Go ‘Back To School’ This Fall – But I’m Anxious About What That Means

I’m hopeful about the fall, but I’m also realistic. Above all else, I’m a mom who wants to protect my kids’ physical and mental health.

What My 6-Year-Old Taught Me About Being Black in a White World

Long before Black children are exposed to the hatred or violence that has been highlighted in recent weeks, they face systemic “invisibility”.