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5 things university students want parents to relax about
A university student explains why you shouldn't worry about these tricky situations.
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Tips for keeping your family together during a divorce
Mutual respect between parents will help keep your children comfortable during a separation.
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How to save money on back-to-school clothes
Read up on how you can save money when you're back-to-school shopping for the kids.
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How to get the kids ready to go back to school
Read about the challenges one mother faces getting her kids ready for back-to-school.
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How to help your kids express their emotions
Kids can be overwhelmed by their emotions. Teach them how to express themselves appropriately with these tips.
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Are you being too hard on your kids?
Author Carl Honoré warns parents about raising kids who are overprogrammed, overachieving and exhausted. Read on for some great parenting tips.
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10 things your kids need for back to school
Get your kids organized for back to school with this list of 10 essential school supplies.
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How to cope when your child has OCD
My daughter steps to her own beat while living day to day with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here's what every parent ought to know.
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How over-parenting can harm your child's development
Steering your kids to the top through over-parenting isn't necessarily good for them. Read this excerpt to find out why from the book Under Pressure.
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Learning how to deal with your child's personality
From timid to spirited to easygoing, temperament and personality play a big role in your child's development. Learn how to support them as they grow.
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Not an only child anymore: Helping your child adjust to a new sibling
From being an only child to being a sibling, here are tips to help your kid adjust.
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Keeping kids active: Top fitness programs for kids
We give top marks to six school-based fitness programs aimed at keeping Canadian kids fit and active.
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16 gift ideas for Christmas toys for kids
Skip the searching through crowded malls with our go-to list of the best Christmas toys for kids that are guaranteed to please. Bonus: We’ve saved you time by finding an online retailer for each.
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How to raise your kids to be independent
Allowing your children to discover their independence makes for healthy and happy kids.
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The best Halloween costume ever
How a homemade costume can create lifelong memories.
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What makes a good parent? 8 opinions on good parenting
Canadian parents share their hard-won advice on child rearing and what it takes to be a good mom or dad.
