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7 Comfort Food Recipes to Try This Week

If you live somewhere that was buried under a gazillion feet of snow this past weekend (looking at you, Ontario and Quebec), this is the recipe lineup for you. From rich, hearty soups that warm you up from the inside out, to creamy pastas and cheesy casseroles that satisfy your carb-y cravings, we’ve got the goods.

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Creamy Zucchini Pasta with Crispy Broccoli
One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Roasted Squash and Ricotta Shells with Alfredo
White Bean and Roasted Potato Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup

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Scrambled Egg Tacos

If you’re a fan of breakfast burritos, these scrambled egg-filled tacos are right up your alley. They’re perfect for brekkie (shove one in your kiddo’s hand on their way out the door) or for dinner when you need a meal on the table in 10 minutes or less. Plus, they’re easily customizable for your whole crew.

How Do You Feel About Your Kids Being Posted on Social Media?

In case you missed it, Elon Musk and Canadian singer Grimes hit a bit of a co-parenting snafu last week. The duo share three children, the eldest of which — X Æ A-Xii, age four — made headlines when the initial version of his name (X Æ A-12) was rejected by the state of California. X, as he is nicknamed, stole the show at a White House briefing on Thursday … and his mother didn’t even know he was there until her Twitter/X followers alerted her. We wrote about how to avoid this type of miscommunication between separated or divorced co-parents, but we also wondered:

The results of last week’s poll:
Why type of baby names do you prefer?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Traditional, classic names (45%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Unique, original names (12%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Somewhere in the middle—not too traditional, but not too out there (43%)

Did you miss our list of top 75 baby names in Canada this year? Check it out here!

Do You Have Any Great Book Recommendations for Black History Month?

Yep, we absolutely do! Observed every February, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of Black individuals, acknowledging their profound impact on society, culture and history. For parents, observing Black History Month with their children provides an opportunity to educate kids about diverse perspectives, to challenge stereotypes and to foster empathy and understanding. By learning about Black history, children develop a more complete and accurate view of the world, promoting inclusivity and respect for all cultures, helping to build a more equitable future.

Here are just a handful of the books to add to your child’s library for Black History Month and beyond. Tap the button below for the whole list of 15+ titles.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
The ABCs of Black History
Before She Was Harriet
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
Let the Children March
The Story of Ruby Bridges