Ian Mendes

"Often we don’t act like parents who are all on the same team; instead, we divide ourselves into little cliques and take shots at each other on social media."

Ian Mendes found out his daughters have a PD Day today—and he's not impressed.

Raisins, lollipop sticks, Bear Paws wrappers.... Yup, Ian Mendes decided to clean out the family car—and it's gross.

"It’s like we’re waiting for the Jurassic Park technology to come around so we can recreate our kids using DNA samples we have stored away in our attic."

Ian Mendes's mom always hoped for something special for Mother's Day. This year, she gets it.

It took a while, but Ian Mendes has figured out that his father is his hero.

Ian Mendes’s daughter is growing up too fast.

Ian Mendes' five-step guide to help parents talk with their despondent One Direction fan about Zyan Malik's exit from the boy band.

Not going away for March break? Ian Mendes can empathize—and help you survive your staycation.

Ian Mendes shares the details of his tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship with Costco.

From stretching out their sleeves to dragging their feet, Ian Mendes reflects on the wear and tear kids inflict on their clothes.

Ian Mendes does a double-take when he stumbles across the cartoon heroine's sophisticated new look.

The Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association emailed coaches with strict guidelines for their no-touch policy.

Although it may not be popular opinion, Ian Mendes defends Nationwide's decision to air their powerful ad during the Super Bowl.

After his wife heads back to work, Ian Mendes takes over the morning routine, getting the kids up and out the door on school days.

Ian Mendes doesn’t think you should set the bar too high with resolutions. Here are his realistic parenting goals for the year ahead.

When only one child still believes in Santa, the annual tradition of gift-giving can be a delicate balancing act for parents.

Already busily preparing for the holidays? Ian Mendes explains why the early bird doesn’t necessarily get the worm.

How does this next generation learn about our soldiers and the commitment they made to this country if they aren't in school?