Ian Mendes

Lots of things change after you have kids. Ian Mendes explains some of the key differences when it comes to sexy time.

Don’t let tone-deafness stop you—singing to your kid is a great way to form a solid bond. Just be careful which songs you pick.

He might not mention it at Thanksgiving dinner, but this year, Ian Mendes is grateful that his kids are older.

It’s time for Ian Mendes to say goodbye to his column—but not before imparting his best advice to those just beginning their adventures in parenting.

Cooking with kids: yea or nay? Experts say kids should be involved in meal prep, but Ian Mendes isn’t so sure.

Some Canadian municipalities want to ban tobogganing. Ian Mendes thinks it’s a slippery slope.

Ian Mendes opts to keep his daughters home from school for some bonding time.

Sure, holiday traditions are lovely. But there are some things Ian Mendes just won’t do.

"Come on Lego executives, do the right thing and bring these slippers to North America!"

With 70 million units sold, Minecraft is among the most popular video games in the world. But to Ian Mendes, it's a scourge that must be stopped.

"It’s somewhat comforting to know that the schoolyard is still the place where cooties are a transmittable disease and wild political rumours fly about. Or maybe this is just an Ottawa thing."

"You’re not getting hit over the head with a sledgehammer with sexual innuendo and adult humour."

"I’ll bet a lot of teachers wish they could always limit their correspondence to parents to only 140 characters."

According to a recent poll, one in every four American parents hope their kid will be a pro athlete. Ian Mendes thinks that's just ridiculous.

Ian Mendes explains why mandatory uniforms at his kids’ school would be awesome—for him.

Seven useful tips to help get fathers in the know.

All Ian Mendes wants is one perfect photo of his daughters. But as most parents know, that’s a tall order.

"The main problem here lies with the parents who are encouraging these moments in a shallow attempt to become quasi-famous."

If your kids' teacher recommends that they do some homework during the summer, would you do it?

If Ian Mendes could have one wish granted for Father’s Day, it would be to go back in time.