Rearing Resilience
Parents, does it ever feel like hardly a week—or day—goes by without a tantrum or raised voice in your house? Does parenting feel stressful—too stressful? As a family, are you struggling with how to c
How Long Should You Really Go Without Washing Your Jeans?
"When they fit just so, you may be reluctant to throw your denim duds in the wash. Alicia Llop/Moment/Getty ImagesThose
Why do teens lie?
"Every parent knows that lots of teens -- and younger kids, too -- lie to avoid punishment ("The dog ate my homework") o
Who should pay for your teen’s car insurance?
"Considering that car insurance for teenagers is twice the price of that for adults, most adults think that teenagers sh
How Chameleons Change Color and Why They Do It
"A one-month-old veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. Chameleons are well-k
Keep Your Gums Hydrated: Drink Lots of Water
"Drinking plenty of water can do wonders for your gums.Comstock/ThinkstockThe hygienic care of your mouth, teeth and gum
Is My Black Cat a Bombay Cat?
"The Cat Fancier's Association describes the Bombay as a "patent leather kid with new penny eyes." Dmitry Serebryakov/TA
Is there a low-sodium salad dressing?
"One ladle of salad dressing (about four teaspoons) packs about 800 milligrams of sodium. See pictures of sensational sa
Style Tips: Color Blocking Do’s and Don’ts
"Color blocking is all the rage these days, but there's a right way and a wrong way to do it.Wavebreak Media/ThinkstockB
The rise of vaping
With the dangers of nicotine having been firmly established over the years, fewer Canadian teens have been taking up tobacco. Now, however, there’s a disturbing related trend: more youth are vaping.
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