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8 Delicious Comfort Food Recipes That Are Perfect for Fall

The clocks have turned back, the temperatures are dropping and it’s time to get cozy. This means you’re going to need all the comfort foods fall has left to offer. We’ve rounded up eight of our fave recipes of the season, from sweet potato and squash gratin to the yummiest apple-cinnamon bread pudding.

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Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Gratin with Greens
Very Veggie Chili
Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie
Sweet Potato Curry
Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Swiss Chard
Apple-Fritter Pancakes
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Apple-Cinnamon Bread Pudding

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Most first-time parents expect breastfeeding to come naturally, but for some families, it’s anything but. Read on to learn more about what to consider when introducing formula, including smart tips from our friends at Niuriss.

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The results of last week’s poll:
Do you like birthday party loot bags?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Hard no. I try to "forget" to get one after every party. (11.1%)
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From our readers:

“In lieu of loot bags, since my daughter loved crafting, we always did an age appropriate craft project with the guests, for them to take home. (Only her closest friends were invited, not the whole classroom!) The kids loved it.”

“Birthday parties can be wasteful, but loot bags full of junk are the worst. I like to give a book or a game like Uno.”

Am I the Only Person Who is Overwhelmed by Gentle Parenting?

Oh, friend. The short answer? Definitely not. The long answer? Definitely, definitely not. An article out last week on ABC News confirmed it: Gentle parenting is great in theory, but parents who try to adhere strictly to the principles often end up completely burnt out. This, in turn, affects their connection with their kids, which is the opposite goal of gentle parenting…confused yet?

But that’s not to say that we should toss all of the tenets out the window, either. There’s scientific evidence to support the value and validity of gentle parenting. The trick is to work toward balance. Experts recommend remaining flexible, prioritizing self-care, and integrating boundary-setting and traditional parenting strategies in addition to gentle parenting practices.

Read more about it, and how to cut yourself some slack, on parentscanada.com. We’ve made it easy—just hit the button below!