Jennifer Cox

Jennifer Cox

Jenn Cox is a freelance journalist in Montreal and the mother of an 11-year-old. She loves crafts, gardening, and spending time with her family, including their doodle, Toby.

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Working Moms Are Still The Primary Caregivers And It's Exhausting

Working Moms Are Still The Primary Caregivers And It's Exhausting

Balancing deadlines with daycare pickups, today’s moms are stretched to the breaking point and research shows they’re still carrying the bulk of caregiving at home.

The Best Magazines For Canadian Kids Of All Ages

The Best Magazines For Canadian Kids Of All Ages

From animals to DIYs, Canadian kids’ magazines serve up bite-sized inspo that keeps little readers hooked, no Wi-Fi needed.

How To Handle A Meltdown In Public Without Melting Down Yourself

How To Handle A Meltdown In Public Without Melting Down Yourself

From the grocery store to the playground, public meltdowns are part of parenting. Here’s how to handle the chaos, support your child, and keep your cool.

The Joy Of Child-Free Weekends

The Joy Of Child-Free Weekends

Feeling burnt out? A kid-free weekend might be exactly what you need to reset, reconnect with yourself, and come back a better parent.

Can You Get Laid Off On Maternity Leave?

Can You Get Laid Off On Maternity Leave?

An alarming number of women in Canada are being laid off during pregnancy, leave or after returning to work.

Why More Women Are Choosing Motherhood After 40 And Loving It

Why More Women Are Choosing Motherhood After 40 And Loving It

Thanks to shifting priorities, greater financial stability and medical advances, having a baby after 40 has some definite advantages.

How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids

How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids

Help Canadian kids understand the Trump presidency with age-appropriate discussions on politics, democracy, and media literacy.

How to Get Your Kid to Pee IN the Toilet

How to Get Your Kid to Pee IN the Toilet

Help your boy learn how to hit the toilet bowl, not the seat. Parent- and expert-tested strategies that work.

I Quit Smoking. Here's What I Hope it Taught My Son

I Quit Smoking. Here's What I Hope it Taught My Son

I tried to quit for years. Here's what finally gave me the willpower to give up smoking.

How to Be the Cool House for Your Kids (and Why It’s Worth It)

How to Be the Cool House for Your Kids (and Why It’s Worth It)

Don’t be a regular parent, be a cool parent! Here’s everything you need to know.

Would You Send Your Four-Year-Old to the Store Alone?

Would You Send Your Four-Year-Old to the Store Alone?

Sharenting: What You Need to Know

Sharenting: What You Need to Know

A post-worthy photo, but is posting it worth the potential consequences? Read this before sharing pictures of your little ones online.

Need Help? Look for the Moms

Need Help? Look for the Moms

Why moms will always have your back.

Life Skills: 13 Things Kids Should Know by Now

Life Skills: 13 Things Kids Should Know by Now

The pandemic led to more than just academic learning loss. Kids are now struggling with basic skills like tying their shoes and cooperating at school.

How to Cut Costs While Entertaining

How to Cut Costs While Entertaining

Hosting parties and gatherings can be stressful for many reasons, but money doesn't have to be one of them.

Birthday Party Themes that are Budget-Friendly

Birthday Party Themes that are Budget-Friendly

How to host an unforgettable birthday bash that boasts a fun theme and doesn’t break the bank.

10 Clever Ways To Save Money This Month

10 Clever Ways To Save Money This Month

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

The cost of living is skyrocketing and it’s so important that our kids understand the value of dollar.

6 Ways to Bond With Your Tween

6 Ways to Bond With Your Tween

As much as it hurt my heart a little that he didn’t want to hunker down in a fort and play anymore, it was exciting to be given a new creative mommy challenge.

10 Unique Ways to Paint with Kids

10 Unique Ways to Paint with Kids

We’ve painted with everything from balloons and empty eggs to brushes made from nature, used science-inspired techniques, and even painted with different body parts.