Ian Mendes

Ian Mendes

Ottawa-based sports radio host Ian Mendes gets candid about raising daughters, Elissa and Lily, with his wife, Sonia.

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Athletes who've honoured a late parent through their sport

Athletes who've honoured a late parent through their sport

After hockey player Martin St. Louis scores a goal hours after his mother's death, Ian Mendes looks at other athletes who overcame tragedy and put on an inspirational performance.

Guide for dads: How to avoid ruining Mother's Day

Guide for dads: How to avoid ruining Mother's Day

Ian Mendes offers up 10 tips to keep dads from blowing it on Mother's Day.

Hop on Pop (and other books you might wanna ban)

Hop on Pop (and other books you might wanna ban)

In response to the recent Hop on Pop ban request — Ian makes his own hilarious list of toddler books to remove from the library.

This is the worst time of year to dress your kids

This is the worst time of year to dress your kids

Ian Mendes dreads the clothing battles that come with unpredictable spring weather.

Tips for watching playoff hockey when you have a family

Tips for watching playoff hockey when you have a family

In the midst of playoff hockey, Ian Mendes searches for a balance between being a sports fan and a good parent.

Professional athlete criticized for taking paternity leave

Professional athlete criticized for taking paternity leave

Ian Mendes is shocked when baseball player Daniel Murphy is criticized for taking a two-day paternity leave.

Why do schools make math so hard?

Why do schools make math so hard?

Ian Mendes thinks schools should reintroduce multiplication memorization into the curriculum.

How I use my kids to cut costs

How I use my kids to cut costs

Ian Mendes has found a crafty way of using his daughters to save some coin.

How we pulled off the perfect date night

How we pulled off the perfect date night

Ian Mendes and his wife enjoyed a leisurely Friday night date that didn't involve the kids.

When you and your kids have opposing interests

When you and your kids have opposing interests

Ian Mendes is out in left field when it comes to finding common ground with his kids.

Oh no! My daughter is learning sex ed in school

Oh no! My daughter is learning sex ed in school

Ian Mendes has mixed feelings about his daughter learning sex ed in school.

Don’t panic! Selfies (probably) don't spread head lice

Don’t panic! Selfies (probably) don't spread head lice

Ian Mendes reacts to a recent news article that suggests selfies are to blame for an increase in head lice cases.

Parents should be ashamed of online quit-smoking campaigns

Parents should be ashamed of online quit-smoking campaigns

Ian Mendes believes parents should be ashamed of their social media campaigns to stop smoking.

Valentine's quiz: What relationship stage are you at?

Valentine's quiz: What relationship stage are you at?

Ian Mendes creates a cheeky little Valentine's Day quiz to help couples determine their relationship stage.

Sex or sleep: Which would you choose?

Sex or sleep: Which would you choose?

Ian Mendes discusses every parent's secret bedroom fantasy.

Why you should argue in front of your kids

Why you should argue in front of your kids

Ian Mendes thinks arguing in front of kids can teach conflict resolution in a positive manner.

How to talk to kids about Justin Bieber's arrest

How to talk to kids about Justin Bieber's arrest

With Justin Bieber's arrest, Ian Mendes is faced with the task of explaining the situation to his young daughter.

Cherry-picking the smartest embryo

Cherry-picking the smartest embryo

Ian Mendes discovers that pre-selecting your child’s intelligence via embryo and gene mapping is on the horizon... and he's not on board.

Is your family prepared for natural disasters? Mine isn't

Is your family prepared for natural disasters? Mine isn't

After the recent weather crisis in Eastern Ontario, Ian Mendes realizes his family is woefully unprepared for natural disasters.

Confession: I haven't exercised in nine years

Confession: I haven't exercised in nine years

Father of two Ian Mendes is still struggling with his baby weight.