Alex Mlynek

Alex Mlynek

Alex is a Toronto-based writer and editor. She currently works as a managing editor for Mind Over Matter magazine. Her work can also be found in publications like The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and The Walrus.

Alex is also a mom, food enthusiast and music fan.

Latest from Alex Mlynek

15 books that teach kids about residential schools

15 books that teach kids about residential schools

These books about residential schools help kids understand the experiences of the estimated 150,000 children who faced lack of education and abuse.

6 magical ways that breast milk changes to meet your baby’s needs

6 magical ways that breast milk changes to meet your baby’s needs

Read on to discover the mind-blowing ways that breast milk changes, from composition to colour to taste.

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

The practice was called into question in September when scientists and doctors said that acetaminophen during pregnancy could alter fetal development.

When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

It's really common for kids to make repetitive movements and noises—and how you handle them matters. Here's what you need to know about childhood tics.

How to Survive Your Newborn's Cluster Feeding

How to Survive Your Newborn's Cluster Feeding

Here's how to handle cluster feeding, the incessant-nursing phase many newborns go through.

Why I never hide my period from my two young sons

Why I never hide my period from my two young sons

How to Dress Your Baby for Winter

How to Dress Your Baby for Winter

You’ve mustered up the courage to take your peanut out in the cold, but what should she wear? Here's how to dress baby in winter.

Food banks: What they need, what they don't

Food banks: What they need, what they don't

Check out which food and toiletry items food banks need most before donating goods to your local food bank, homeless shelter, or soup kitchen

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

Kid volunteers: Raising children who give back

Many families focus on charity at the holidays, but how can parents raise kid volunteers who give back and practice charity all year long?

An age-by-age guide to playing with your kid

An age-by-age guide to playing with your kid

If playing with your kid doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re not alone. Here are some of the best ways to have fun with your kid, at every age.

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

alking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

15 Easy and Healthy Breastfeeding Meal Ideas

15 Easy and Healthy Breastfeeding Meal Ideas

Looking for breastfeeding recipes? We've rounded up healthy and easy meals for breastfeeding moms. Bonus: They're tasty, too.

Yes, Graphic Novels Count as 'Real' Reading

Yes, Graphic Novels Count as 'Real' Reading

Really, they do! Whether you have a reluctant or avid reader, graphic novels are entertaining and improve literacy skills.

How to make your kid's closet more green

How to make your kid's closet more green

With constantly growing, regular play-in-the-dirt kids, even homes with minimalist parents will face the onslaught of apparel. Here’s how to cope.

6 sustainable ways to declutter your playroom

6 sustainable ways to declutter your playroom

Broken action figures, tiny plastic trinkets from loot bags and a pile of dried out markers. Yes, recycling plastic toys is possible.

What to do when your kid doesn't like grade one

What to do when your kid doesn't like grade one

The transition from kindergarten to grade one can be a lot for kids. If your kid is refusing to go to school or won't get out of bed, here's what to do.

Is it OK to give kids Gravol or Benadryl so they sleep on a plane?

Is it OK to give kids Gravol or Benadryl so they sleep on a plane?

Giving your kid some Gravol to sleep on a plane might seem like no big big deal, but you might want to think twice before sedating them.

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

The wondrous process of producing milk starts when you're just 6 weeks pregnant and carries on until you stop nursing. Here are all the incredible details.

How to get baby to take a bottle

How to get baby to take a bottle

Whether you’re planning on leaving for a few hours, or want some middle-of-the-night relief, here’s how to encourage your baby to take a bottle.

What to eat to get pregnant faster

Trying to conceive

What to eat to get pregnant faster

You might be wondering whether eating certain foods can increase your chances of conceiving. Here's what you should know before trying a fertility diet.