Family 2023, November

12 resolutions for parents
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12 resolutions for parents

Now that Santa Claus has confirmed that you are nice, it's time to make resolutions for the coming year. Here are 12 ways to consider to live more serenely. Happy new year

To each family its resolution
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To each family its resolution

Another holiday season is behind us! It's time to take down the tree and make plans for the new year. But what are our plans for the family?

Dad without filter: baby is on the way
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Dad without filter: baby is on the way

Ah, this little moment before announcing to your loved ones that you are expecting a baby! For real, it's the most beautiful secret that I shared, for a few weeks, with my girlfriend

10 situations that make parents laugh
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10 situations that make parents laugh

Each child has a different personality that makes us want to film them every moment. Here are 10 comical situations that children put us through

Routine from 0 to 3 months with another child
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Routine from 0 to 3 months with another child

Knowing how to take care of a baby from 0 to 3 months and a child at the same time is a big challenge! Here are some tips for diaper changes and feedings

Baby number 2 has finally arrived
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Baby number 2 has finally arrived

Baby number 2 has finally arrived and it is with pleasure that you will discover this little being so different from his brother or his sister. Take advantage of the experience, tips and advice of a knowledgeable mother

Routine from 9 to 12 months with another child
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Routine from 9 to 12 months with another child

Examples of routine when you have a baby at 9 and 12 months and already have another child? Here are the tips tested by Viviane Pelletier, informed mom

Routine from 3 to 6 months with another child
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Routine from 3 to 6 months with another child

Discover the virtues of organization by reading this article by a mother of three. Advice and concrete examples here for those who are going through a second maternity! Or a third

Baby number 2 is crawling
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Baby number 2 is crawling

Baby now walking on all fours, you have two choices: either you follow it step by step, or you follow these 3 easy steps

Routine from 6 to 9 months with another child
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Routine from 6 to 9 months with another child

Are you a mother of a child and a baby who is between 6 and 9 months old? Here are some tips from Viviane Pelletier that will make your life easier

Routine from 0 to 3 months with another child - 2nd part
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Routine from 0 to 3 months with another child - 2nd part

Want tips on how to shower or nap with a baby under three months old and a toddler? Read this

A great summer with baby
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A great summer with baby

Was the last time you enjoyed a summer off in your early teens? Here are some recommendations for a great summer

Share the famous mental load
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Share the famous mental load

In recent years, we have been talking more and more about mental load. It's a lot thanks to the comic strip "Fallait demande" by Emma, French artist

Sibling Conflicts
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Sibling Conflicts

The brothers and sisters; as much as they can support and defend each other, so much can they quarrel over small matters. How to intervene during conflicts within the siblings?

Disconnect to better connect
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Disconnect to better connect

Screens, whether on our cell phones, tablets, computers or televisions, they are everywhere! How can we get away from it to better connect…with our family?

10 tips to promote bonding between your children
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10 tips to promote bonding between your children

The incessant bickering between brothers and sisters can undermine the daily lives of all members of a family. Sibling rivalry is inevitable, but it is possible to mitigate its effects by relying on the complicity of your children

Being a parent of an autistic child: the journey of Annick Daigneault
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Being a parent of an autistic child: the journey of Annick Daigneault

When it comes to autism, we often hear about the lack of resources, the endless waiting lists… But concretely, for a parent, what happens when the diagnosis is made?

Family favorite
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Family favorite

Is it really possible to love one child more than another? This fear crosses the heart of many parents. However, it is true that we do not love our children in the same way without preferring one to the other. Explanations

15 ways to maintain communication with children
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15 ways to maintain communication with children

For family harmony, communication is the key! But it happens, as they get older, that some children are less inclined to confide. How do you encourage them to communicate with you?

10 Ways to Teach Children Appreciation
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10 Ways to Teach Children Appreciation

Celebrated at the beginning of October, Thanksgiving is not just a holiday. It is a day to celebrate harvests and be grateful for the abundance in our lives. Here are 10 ways to teach gratitude to children

When the web brings people together
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When the web brings people together

Finding the help they need. Parents with children with special needs do not always succeed. It is rather on the web that these parents find their account

10 essentials of politeness
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10 essentials of politeness

Politeness has come a long way over the years, but some courtesies never go out of style. In order to help your child to be accepted and appreciated, here are some marks of politeness to remember

Blended family: when my child falls in love with yours
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Blended family: when my child falls in love with yours

“So my stepbrother is in love with me?” As I read these words while correcting the children's novel by author Mylène Fortin On s'en fout des Garçons 2 - Parents on strike, I felt perplexed

Kiss your child on the mouth
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Kiss your child on the mouth

Can you kiss your child on the mouth? It would seem that there is no consensus on this subject, even that it is, for some, a real debate. Kiss reserved for lovers, or simple mark of affection?

I feel torn between the needs of my children
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I feel torn between the needs of my children

Having multiple children is a headache for parents. The word “equitable” takes on its full meaning. We want to give everyone what they need; it takes crazy energy and the guilt is never far away

How to deal with other people's children
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How to deal with other people's children

The little neighbors come into your home at any time of the day. Your nephew hits your daughter. The children in the playroom at the restaurant rule the roost. What to do? Should we intervene with other people's children?

My oldest takes advantage of the youngest
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My oldest takes advantage of the youngest

He is small, cute and parents always defend him… It will be less serious if he is the one who gets caught. Nope?

Brother-Sister Rivalries
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Brother-Sister Rivalries

Relationships brothers sœurs are made of complicity, common memories and deep ties, but it must be admitted - this relationship is sometimes also full of rivalry and jealousy

Dealing with the jealousy of the first
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Dealing with the jealousy of the first

The arrival of a brother or sister is a source of stress for your child who feels all the changes that the baby brings to his routine. Some do well, some don't

Reconcile large family and work - mission possible
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Reconcile large family and work - mission possible

The more children a mother has, the higher the likelihood that she will become a housewife. However, many mothers of large families choose to return to the labor market

Preparing your child for the arrival of baby
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Preparing your child for the arrival of baby

Are you expecting the arrival of a baby and you want to adequately prepare your eldest? Are you worried about his possible reactions and want to ensure a pleasant and smooth transition?

Relations brothers sœurs: when the chicanery drives us crazy
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Relations brothers sœurs: when the chicanery drives us crazy

In the left corner, your five-year-old son and, in the right corner, his three-year-old sister. Two featherweights, maybe, but two world class fighters! What to do when the chicanery is about to drive us crazy?

Preparing children for baby's arrival
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Preparing children for baby's arrival

Family dynamics have settled in and now you're pregnant again? How do you go about preparing the siblings for this new baby?

Having a second child
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Having a second child

The arrival of a second child raises an inescapable question: how do you get your first child to accept losing your exclusive attention?

The bickering between brothers and sisters
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The bickering between brothers and sisters

Do you feel that your children are often bickering? Know that arguments between brothers and sœurs are just normal and it is not always necessary to intervene

The dangers of hypereducation
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The dangers of hypereducation

The growing number of young people suffering from burnout, performance anxiety and depression raises concerns. Hypereducation has been a hot topic for a few years now

How about letting go during the break?
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How about letting go during the break?

The break is coming (already or finally, depending!) fast. Wondering what to do with the kids? Are you wondering if the agenda is too full or not enough? Answers here

Touring festivals as a family safely
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Touring festivals as a family safely

Are you planning to run some festivals this summer? You will have fun guaranteed! However, crowds, excessive heat and the sometimes chaotic atmosphere of large gatherings can bring their share of risks for the kids

6 reasons to go to the Maternity Paternity Children's Fair of Montreal
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6 reasons to go to the Maternity Paternity Children's Fair of Montreal

The Montreal Maternity and Childhood Fair begins this Thursday, April 5, in Montreal. Having exhibited at this show for more than 10 years, Mamanpourlavie.com shares its must-haves for new or future families

Funny ways to defuse a crisis
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Funny ways to defuse a crisis

Often when nothing is going right and your child is stubborn, yells, stomps and accuses you of all the evils of the earth, there is only one thing left to do: laugh it off