Ariel Brewster

Ariel Brewster

Ariel is a Toronto-based managing editor for Douglas and McIntyre. More of her work can be found in The Toronto Star, Welland Tribune and Toronto Life.

Ariel has a strong background in substantive and structural editing, line editing, non-fiction book manuscripts, story idea iteration and news/feature assigning for digital and print publications. She also has teaching experience that includes leading writing courses inside juvenile detention facilities.

Latest from Ariel Brewster

How to turn a breech baby

How to turn a breech baby

You just found out your baby might be breech and you’re freaking out. Before you try every crazy tip you find on the Internet, read this.

How to clean your breast pump

How to clean your breast pump

Stumped on how to clean your breast pump? Sanitizing often is key to keeping your baby safe. Here's what to do with all the many pump parts and accessories.

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

We asked moms and dads for the real deal: This is what surprised them the most during their baby's first year.

Print out These Essential Questions to ask on Your Daycare Tour

Print out These Essential Questions to ask on Your Daycare Tour

Keep these questions handy so you don't forget what to ask about when you're visiting daycares.

11 awesome teething products

11 awesome teething products

Consoling a cranky, teething baby can be tough. Nobody's sleeping and everyone's irritable (and covered in drool). Here are 11 products that can help.

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

Some of the newest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may surprise you. From bed-sharing to pacifiers, here's what you need to know.

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Returning to work after mat leave is a huge change, and can be an emotional time for many new parents. But there's also a lot to look forward to.

Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

A new study finds that an alarming percentage of parents still let their babies sleep with crib bumpers, loose blankets or stuffies.

Bad Moms is...kind of bad

Bad Moms is...kind of bad

It’s essentially Moms Gone Wild, as envisioned by men: a raunchy comedy dripping with testosterone and gross-out humour.

Study: Babies prefer “boy” or “girl” toys from a young age

Study: Babies prefer “boy” or “girl” toys from a young age

Even nine-month-olds may choose the toys they play with based on gender stereotypes.

Everything you need to know about your ovulation cycle

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about your ovulation cycle

Can you get pregnant on your period? And how do you know you're ovulating? We've rounded up the answers to the most common ovulation questions.

Is swaddling safe?

Is swaddling safe?

A new analysis says swaddling increases SIDS risk for infants who are side- or stomach-sleepers.

#HowIFeedMyBaby

#HowIFeedMyBaby

The May 2016 issue of Today's Parent is brimming with breastfeeding tips, practical bottlefeeding info, and tons of honest advice. However you feed your baby, we're here to help.

9 new mom lessons from my first year of parenting

9 new mom lessons from my first year of parenting

"Am I doing it right?" A new mom shares some pragmatic and surprising takeaways from her first year of motherhood, from mom judgement to breastfeeding apps.

Which Canadian city has the most expensive daycare? The winner is...

Which Canadian city has the most expensive daycare? The winner is...

A new report tells us what many parents already know: daycare is expensive, competitive and unregulated, and fees are on the rise.

Watch a dad and his son's sweet conversation about the Paris attacks

Watch a dad and his son's sweet conversation about the Paris attacks

A sweet conversation between a little boy and his dad, trying to make sense of what happened in Paris.

Winter destination: Big White

Winter destination: Big White

Senior editor Ariel Brewster hits the slopes with her cute little ski bunnies as she discovers BC's ultimate winter destination, Big White.

Why Louis C.K. won't let his kids have cell phones

Why Louis C.K. won't let his kids have cell phones

Today's Parent senior editor Ariel Brewster responds to a recent video of Louis C.K.'s rant against kids having cell phones.