Emma Waverman

Emma Waverman

Emma Waverman is a writer, blogger and mom to three kids. She has many opinions, some of them fit to print. Read more of her articles here and follow her on Twitter @emmawaverman.

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Ontario survey: 50 percent of teens text while driving

Ontario survey: 50 percent of teens text while driving

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health reveals that about 50 percent of teens have admitted to sending a text while driving.

Study shows new factors that influence baby size

Study shows new factors that influence baby size

A new study suggests that a mothers' education level and overall health influence baby size.

Can women have it all? (Why are we still asking?)

Can women have it all? (Why are we still asking?)

Parents aren't perfect, but why are we only asking women if they can have it all?

Why birth control choice matters to all families

Why birth control choice matters to all families

Should the US Hobby Lobby ruling worry Canadians? Recent developments in the birth control debate give Emma Waverman cause for alarm.

Advanced maternal age benefits: Older moms live longer?

Advanced maternal age benefits: Older moms live longer?

A new study suggests some advanced maternal age benefits. New moms who have babies when they are older may live longer than younger moms.

Lisa Ling on motherhood, ADHD and raising kids in America

Lisa Ling on motherhood, ADHD and raising kids in America

After covering some of the darkest corners of the US for Oprah, journalist Lisa Ling opens up about becoming a mom in America and being diagnosed with ADHD.

What girls really hear when we call them pretty (video)

What girls really hear when we call them pretty (video)

What do girls really hear when we call them pretty? Check out the Verizon ad that has gone viral.

Morning sickness drug linked to birth defects: Report

Morning sickness drug linked to birth defects: Report

Unapproved drug prescribed for cases of extreme morning sickness linked to birth defects.

Forget a '70s summer: Give your kids a time to remember

Forget a '70s summer: Give your kids a time to remember

This summer, let kids be kids and allow them to have time for unstructured play.

Avoid spray-on sunscreens: Consumer Reports

Avoid spray-on sunscreens: Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is warning parents to avoid spray-on sunscreens due to potential health risks.

First Moon Party: Latest viral video

First Moon Party: Latest viral video

Check out "First Moon Party," the hilarious now viral video from Hello Flo.

India's Internet Baby: Latest viral video

India's Internet Baby: Latest viral video

Have you seen India's Internet Baby? The MTS telecom commercial has everyone talking.

Transgender kids: Families pushing the boundaries

Transgender kids: Families pushing the boundaries

Transgender children are increasingly featured in the news as parents and kids fight to be recognized and treated with respect.

How #FreeTheNipple is fighting to change social media policies

How #FreeTheNipple is fighting to change social media policies

Photos showing women's nipples were once banned from certain social media outlets. The #FreeTheNipple campaign is fighting to change those policies.

We need more diverse books

We need more diverse books

The stats are in: We need more diverse books! Check out the #weneedmorediversebooks campaign.

Time to say goodbye to loot bags

Time to say goodbye to loot bags

Kids' birthday parties are all about the theme and other party essentials. But are a few junky loot bags really worth the fuss?

Don’t let your husband be a stay-at-home dad—really?!

Don’t let your husband be a stay-at-home dad—really?!

Despite the controversial Time magazine headline about stay-at-home dads, it likely won't influence how families make their decisions.

Lego releases female scientist set: Finally!

Lego releases female scientist set: Finally!

Lego is set to release a female scientist mini-figure collection—without a pink stripe in sight.

Federally funded daycare makes economic sense

Federally funded daycare makes economic sense

One mom believes that federally funded daycare in Canada makes economic sense—and would win over a new generation of voters.

School dress codes: Are bra straps offensive?

School dress codes: Are bra straps offensive?

A Labrador high school sends dozens of teen girls home for visible bra straps.