Jennifer Pinarski

The demands of full-day kindergarten leaves one mom questioning whether or not to pull her child from the program.

A sensitive and unpredictable kid can test any parent’s patience—but can also teach valuable life lessons.

Less guilt, more fun and three more ways that stay-at-home moms can have a great new year.

A crossing guard in Peterborough, Ont., has been banned from giving students high-fives. Is stranger danger to blame?

Would you list being a stay-at-home mom on your resume? Jennifer asks other moms and the response may surprise you.

The "mommy-track" is to blame for killing your career, according to a new study.

The secret to free-range parenting isn’t to leave kids to fend for themselves—it’s actually the opposite.

Reading aloud and family dinners have often been attributed to higher IQs in kids, but a surprising new study says that may not be the case.

Whether due to expense or philosophy, schoolyards without equipment can teach children a lot about the simple joys of imagination.

A new study suggests that, when it comes to the number of children we have, more isn't always merrier.

When children behave badly on playdates, what do you do?

Do "poor" kids deserve to trick-or-treat in other neighbourhoods on Halloween? According to one letter that has gone viral, the answer is no.

Whether we classify ourselves as helicopter parents or free-range parents, our kids will be just fine. Really!

Does being a stay-at-home mom mean falling into princess culture stereotypes?

Parenthood can challenge any marriage, but can the way you parent predict divorce? A controversial blog post says yes.

Want your kid to have a tech-free childhood like you did? Start saying “no” to extra screen time.

Babble blogger Lizzie Heiselt left her seven-year-old son home alone while she ran errands—and kicked up a media firestorm.

With all the food restrictions and nutritional requirements, some parents are fed up with making school lunches.

It’s field trip season! Jennifer Pinarski shares these five hard-won tips to help you (and your kids) survive upcoming class trips.

Can time outs do more harm than good? According to new research, parents should seek an alternative discipline method.