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Sharon, Lois and Bram ... and Me
Sharon, Lois and Bram ... and Me
Mar 19, 2013
Erik introduces his daughter to his childhood idols, and she loves them as much as he does!
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10 great books for girls and boys
10 great books for girls and boys
Mar 8, 2013
Picked by editor Tamara, these books star strong girls, and are stories girls AND boys will love!
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Toys for girls and boys
Toys for girls and boys
Mar 5, 2013
Our pop culture dad blogger Erik wants his daughter to play with ALL toys, dolls and trucks alike.
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10 books about love and friendship
10 books about love and friendship
Feb 15, 2013
Blogger and book editor Tamara shares her picks for Canadian books about love and friendship!
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Notes on children's music
Notes on children's music
Feb 5, 2013
Music for kids. Music for adults. Erik finds the tunes pleasingly blur ... most of the time!
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Chef Dad does Taco Thursday!
Chef Dad does Taco Thursday!
Jan 30, 2013
Patrick's family loves taco night, made extra yummy with his son's guacamole recipe.
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Awkward conversations with my children
Awkward conversations with my children
Jan 29, 2013
When her kids asks questions, Debbie uses a "just the facts, ma'am" approach to answering.
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Play date idea: Homemade Shape Puzzles!
Play date idea: Homemade Shape Puzzles!
Jan 28, 2013
Jackie's puzzle activity keeps the kids happy and having fun. 
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Reading and writing in the kitchen
Reading and writing in the kitchen
Jan 24, 2013
Food isn't just for eating. Chef Dad says it can be for teaching, too!
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For the love of libraries!
For the love of libraries!
Jan 23, 2013
A library card. It's the most valuable thing in Erik's wallet. Why? His daughter LOVES to read.
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Get your kids excited about reading!
Get your kids excited about reading!
Jan 22, 2013
A great way to start is by celebrating Family Literacy Day on Sunday, January 27.
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Level Up? Parents vs. Video Games
Level Up? Parents vs. Video Games
Jan 21, 2013
If Kerry's kids misbehave, ALL devices go off. Tantrums ensue. How can her family cope?
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Keep It Real in the Kitchen: Burger Time!
Keep It Real in the Kitchen: Burger Time!
Jan 16, 2013
Chef Dad makes burgers ... with only two ingredients. And two kids! Easy, fast and delicious.
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New year, new routine!
New year, new routine!
Jan 15, 2013
Beverley hopes toddler + never-before-tried schedule = happier family. And more sleep!
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Play date idea: homemade paints
Play date idea: homemade paints
Jan 14, 2013
Jackie and the kids make paints from stuff found around the house. So many pretty colours!
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On Toddlers and Tech
On Toddlers and Tech
Jan 8, 2013
Once a techno-geek kid, Erik now tries to keep up with his toddler's delight in digital.
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Tangy Tomato Vinaigrette
Tangy Tomato Vinaigrette
Jan 4, 2013
Craving a salad after indulging in rich holiday foods? Chef Dad dishes up the dressing!
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It's winter. Go outside with the kids!
It's winter. Go outside with the kids!
Jan 2, 2013
James Mandigo of the Centre for Healthy Development at Brock U. tells us why and how.
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Quench your holiday thirst
Quench your holiday thirst
Dec 27, 2012
With creamy eggnog and a sparkling punch! Thanks, Chef Dad! We raise our glasses to you!
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Play date idea: Get outside!
Play date idea: Get outside!
Dec 26, 2012
Jackie and the kids explore nature to make suncatchers and ice moulds. So pretty!
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Appreciating the Holiday Season
Appreciating the Holiday Season
Dec 24, 2012
When kids don't appreciate what they have. 
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The Hindu-Christmas Tree
The Hindu-Christmas Tree
Dec 24, 2012
A multicultural Christmas celebration.
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Holiday Shopping for Kids' Comics
Holiday Shopping for Kids' Comics
Dec 18, 2012
Erik and his daughter hit the comic shop. Check out the top titles on their list!
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'Tis the season to be ... anxious?
'Tis the season to be ... anxious?
Dec 11, 2012
Bev, mother of a child with special needs, shares her plans for an anxiety-free holiday.
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Mall Santa Madness
Mall Santa Madness
Dec 6, 2012
Are Mall Santa photos the best way to make memories with your kids? Kerry fills us in. 
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Keep It Real in the Kitchen
Keep It Real in the Kitchen
Dec 5, 2012
Find out how Patrick went from Chef to Chef Daddy, and his thoughts on cooking with kids.
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My kid loves comics. Yours could, too!
My kid loves comics. Yours could, too!
Dec 3, 2012
A dad shares his comics passion with his preschool daughter.
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The Parent List
The Parent List
Sep 21, 2012
Read this week's collection of headlines, articles, recipes and inspiring news stories for parents from CBC.ca.
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The Parent List
The Parent List
Sep 14, 2012
Read this week's collection of headlines, articles, recipes and inspiring news stories for parents from CBC.ca.
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Dragons' Den Student Edition!
Dragons' Den Student Edition!
Sep 11, 2012
Dragons' Den is looking for student entrepreneurs!
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