First-time parents may be surprised to find out that they can opt out of some common prenatal and postnatal interventions. Here's what experts recommend.

First-time parents may be surprised to find out that they can opt out of some common prenatal and postnatal interventions, like cervical checks in late pregnancy. Here's what the experts recommend.

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What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Giving birth

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You're not imagining it, toddlers are harder than newborns

You're not imagining it, toddlers are actually harder than newborns

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Screaming tantrums in public and the notorious terrible twos: Learn how to handle the many ups and downs of toddler behaviour while maintaining your sanity.

Toddler

Everything you need to know about your growing toddler, from picky eating to potty training, navigating bedtime to managing tantrums.

Toddler behaviour

As a born and raised planner, I had my life figured out pretty early on. But things quickly changed when I went to school with a baby.

Going to university with a newborn baby almost killed me

As a born and raised planner, I had my life figured out pretty early on. But things quickly changed when I got pregnant and I had to learn how to be a parent, too.

Going to university with a newborn almost broke me

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Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family life

Maybe I’m being too earnest, but as a new mom, there are so many stages I'm truly excited about. Please don’t rain on my parade with a "just you wait."

Maybe I’m being too earnest, but as a new mom, there are so many stages I'm truly excited about. Please don’t rain on my parade prematurely.

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From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Newborn

6 prenatal and postnatal procedures that are actually optional

This Toronto doc delivered a baby mid-flight and got the sweetest surprise from the mother

You're not imagining it, toddlers are actually harder than newborns

Going to university with a newborn almost broke me

I’m so sick of hearing “just you wait” from veteran parents