Should You Have a Grandparent Baby Shower?

Grandmother and grandfather serving cake at a grandparent baby shower

In this edition of Grandparenting Unfiltered, our columnist Kathy Buckworth makes the case for grandparent baby showers and gifts that actually make life easier for hands-on grandparents and, by extension, new parents too. What you’ll find in this article: Baby showers have been around for a long time. In fact, the ritual can be traced […]

How to baby proof your home

baby trying to reach the stove

While it’s not possible to make your home completely baby-proof, there are lots of things you can do to make it as safe as possible.

Tips For Treating Fevers

Tips To Treating Fevers - Parents Canada

My six-year-old daughter had a fever that would come down with Tylenol but then kept going back up after the medication wore off. What’s going on?

Newborn Basics

Baby Basics - Parents Canada

If you feel like you’re examining your kiddo 24/7, don’t worry. You’ll feel better when you realize that everything is “normal” when it comes to how your baby looks, moves, sounds, eats and sleeps.

Newborn Care How-To’s

Newborn Care How-To’s - Parents Canada

Congrats on your new baby. Many first-time parents haven’t had experience around infants, but they learn quickly by following some of these techniques.

Options for Treating Flat-Head Syndrome

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Nobody’s head is perfectly symmetrical, but what do you do if your baby’s head is flat on one side? Flat-head syndrome isn’t totally uncommon, here’s what you need to know.

14 Basic Safety Tips To Keep Your Child Protected

boy in tub with toys

Equipment, toys, cars…all of these (and more!) require that parents pay close attention to the safety of their kids. Having a basic knowledge of how to keep children protected in certain situations can provide excellent peace of mind to Moms and Dads.

What To Expect In Your Baby’s First Year

baby sleeping in a blanket

Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’re welcoming number two or three, it’s always nice to have great advice and important developmental information at hand. We broke down the stages of your babe’s first year.