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If ever there was a time to get messy with your kids, it’s during the holidays. Tie on an apron, pull out your favourite recipes and get ready to bake up a storm. Holiday baking can sometimes feel like a chore—all that mixing, measuring and decorating. Bringing your kids into the mix can actually be

There are many migraine treatments beyond Advil and Tylenol, including supplements and wearable devices. Here’s what’s out there. Pain relievers When headaches strike, it’s best to treat them right away. For some migraine patients, over-the-counter medications are sufficient. Sian Spacey, director of the University of British Columbia Headache Clinic, suggests starting with an anti-inflammatory, like

Even at age four or five, Annie Lake* remembers being debilitated by headaches that came on quickly. “I’d be at the park and I would get really hot and sweaty. Then I’d get a besieging, painful headache,” she recalls. Now, at age 42, she’s finally got a bit of control over her excruciating headaches—but not

Now might be a perfect time to involve children in discussions about saving money and encourage them to practice making their own saving decisions. Planning for the holidays will look different this year in the face of COVID-19. Beyond gathering restrictions, many families have come up against economic hardship and other stressors related to the

A Canadian collaborative divorce lawyer with first-hand experience in anti-vax and pro-vax parental disputes explains how the situation is most likely to go down. It’s coming. And for parents, it’s not always going to be an easy conversation or an easy decision. Vaccines for COVID-19 are quickly emerging. In November, several pharmaceutical companies announced that

Parenting is the most meaningful project you have ever embarked on, raising another human being. You are a CEO. You are a powerful, strong leader. Treat yourself as such. Invest in yourself. ↓↓↓ Read More! ↓↓↓ Ask yourself, “If I were the CEO of a company, would I invest in myself?” Would you instill success

The most common migraine triggers can be hard to avoid when you’re a parent. Try these tips to stop a migraine before it starts. Hydrate often Drink lots of water. “Migraine patients need to have at least 1.5 to 2 litres a day—some people more,” says Christine Lay, medical director of Centre for Headache at

These special blankets, are designed to distribute the feeling of a deep-pressure touch evenly across the body, which can help little ones who may have difficulty sleeping. When your little one is upset, sometimes all they need is a big hug, and it turns out there’s a scientific reason why. Researchers have found that deep-pressure

In hindsight, there are a few things I probably should have done differently… By the time you have your third kid, you kind of think you’ve seen it all. But our third born introduced a few new quirks and personality traits we hadn’t seen before. On the bright side, he’s charming, curious and has a

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge The Parenting Junkie ends time out and instead uses a peaceful parenting approach known as time in. This video will help you forget time out and practice time in parenting instead. Time in is a peaceful parenting alternative to a time out. This is not to be confused

As the winter holidays grow nearer, many families are mourning the loss of traditional gatherings. We have been asked to stay home to avoid increased spread of COVID-19—no travel, no visitors and no in-person contact outside your household. That said, there’s increasing talk of parents pulling kids out of school early to isolate as a

The following is an excerpt from Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents by Olivia Scobie. Copyright © 2020 Olivia Scobie. Reprinted with the permission of Dundurn Press. Parents are well aware of the problematic nature of today’s parenting culture, and they’re usually able to identify the overwhelming messages as contradictory and

Confession: I’m one of them. So I called up a bunch of experts to see if my hesitancy is valid or unfounded. If you’re anything like me, the news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine brings up some contradictory emotions. I’m surprised they were able to come up with an effective vaccine so quickly. I’m hopeful

ARASHI’s Diary -Voyage-, Episodes 18-20 Twenty years after their debut, join the beloved members of Arashi on a new journey as they showcase their lives, talents and gifts to the world. Available in December Angela’s Christmas Wish A determined Angela makes a wish to reunite her family in time for Christmas, then launches a plan

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here’s what’s coming up in December 2020. Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup this month, and of course that means, more options for kids! There’s a ton of titles to

New content is coming to Disney+! The streaming service from Disney has announced which new TV shows and movies will be added to its lineup next month, and of course that means more options for the whole family. There are quite a few titles to look forward to in December, including the new Pixar film,

Dr. Shefali on Imperfect Moms (Is she a “Better” Mom?) The Parenting Junkie interviews Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent. Dr. Shefali Conscious Parenting has been a profound influence in my life and in my own mindful parenting journey. Dr. Shefali today talks about on being perfect moms, her biggest emotional triggers, mom

From the perfect pair of socks to some of the coolest tech devices, we’ve got the best stocking stuffers for the guy who’s impossible to buy for. The holidays aren’t supposed to be stressful, right? And yet finding the perfect stocking stuffers for men can be next to impossible. Lucky for you, we like to

More than just a pet, these guys are family. This year, spoil them right! Don’t forget about your furry friends this holiday season—let’s be real, spending time with them has been one of the only things getting us through the last few months! Spoil them with something adorable. Here are our favourite gifts for the

It’s fair to say that 2020 has been a year like no other. And while we can’t predict what the next year will bring, why not treat yourself—and your family—to something extra special under the tree this year. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our dream gifts worth splurging on. 1. Custom doll house Photo: Etsy