August 3, 2023

Your weekly digest on all things parenting.

THE RECIPE:
Easy, Delicious Dutch Baby

If you’ve never made a Dutch baby, try this recipe, stat. This easy, fluffy, one-pan pancake is cut into wedges for serving and can be made sweet or savoury. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner all year long.

Calling All Cuties

ParentsCanada is looking for a cover model for our 2023 Annual Guide For New Parents magazine. The magazine is distributed to 60,000 parents across Canada and your wee one can be featured on the cover.

Click the link below to submit your child’s photo.

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Back to School with Joe Fresh

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THE EXPERT ADVICE:

What to Do When Your Kids Don’t Like Their Grandparents

If your kids are uncomfortable around Grandma and Grandpa, you’re in good company—believe it or not, it’s a pretty common occurrence. We talked to clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Chorney for advice on handling this tricky situation.

THE ROUNDUP:

7 Awesome, Back-to-School Themed Books

If you’ve got a kid in your household who is nervous about returning to the classroom (or going for the first time!), pick up one of these stories to add to the bedtime rotation for the next month. They’ll be excited for the first day in no time.

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DIY Granola Trail Mix

A wholesome and flavourful snack that's perfect for the adventurer on the go. Bursting with energy, this mix is a delightful blend of various nutritious ingredients, carefully combined to provide a balanced and satisfying treat for your taste buds.

THE MILESTONE:

Why Your Toddler Won’t Share (and Why It’s Not Such a Big Deal)

If you're hearing “mine!” a lot, fear not—this self-centred behaviour is developmentally normal and in no way a reflection of your parenting. If your child won’t share, read on for the reasons why and how to handle it.

Head Back-To-School With A $500 Joe Fresh Gift Card

Get your kids ready to kick off the new school year in style with our Joe Fresh back-to-school giveaway. Enter for a chance to win a $500 Joe Fresh gift card to stock up on all the essentials. It’s affordable and tween approved!

THE LIST:

36 Cute, Trendy Barbie-Themed Baby Names

The reviews are in and the highly anticipated, Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie movie is a rave. If you missed this list last month, peruse more than three dozen names inspired by the Barbie universe.

Looking for more baby names? Check out our baby name hub for hundreds of options for your new addition.