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Jennifer Pinarski
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Why we need to stop calling motherhood a job
Is being a mom the toughest job in the world? Jennifer Pinarski doesn’t think so.
3 minutes
Family
How do you get your kids to open up?
In an effort to get her son to open up about his feelings, Jennifer Pinarski heads outside.
2 minutes
Family
Stay-at-home moms on the rise...but why?
A new US report shows that the number of stay-at-home moms is increasing, but it’s not by choice. Jennifer Pinarski wonders if the same is true for Canada.
3 minutes
Family
Kids' books starring animals: Harmful or helpful?
A new study suggests that books featuring cartoon animals have a negative impact on children, but Jennifer Pinarski thinks that books aren’t to blame.
3 minutes
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Daughters of SAHMs earn more as adults: Study
As another study paints a glum portrait of the financial status of stay-at-home moms, Jennifer Pinarski looks for the silver lining.
3 minutes
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20 cures for your kids’ spring fever
After a long winter, Jennifer Pinarski appreciates the chance for outdoor play.
2 minutes
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Confessions of a free-range parent
Jennifer Pinarski shares her ideas on how kids and parents can both be a little braver when it comes to free-range parenting.
4 minutes
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17 self-care tips for solo parents
Jennifer Pinarski is learning that self-care is critical when it comes to solo-parenting.
5 minutes
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Keeping kids busy: Is it always necessary?
Instead of cramming camps and crafts into her family's March Break, Jennifer Pinarski embraced the unbusy.
3 minutes
Family
GoFundMe Dad speaks out
Jennifer Pinarski catches up with Adam Dolgin, the dad behind a controversial plan for becoming a stay-at-home parent.
4 minutes
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Stay-at-home parents: Fundraising to fulfill the dream?
Being a stay-at-home parent isn’t cheap, but would you ask your friends to fund it? One dad blogger tested the waters, much to the Internet’s disdain. Jennifer Pinarski shares her thoughts.
3 minutes
Family
When parenting becomes too overwhelming
When it comes to parenthood, Jennifer Pinarski thinks the “just keep swimming” mantra is sometimes easier said than done.
4 minutes
Family
Why I feel guilty about my kids' bad teeth
Jennifer Pinarski feels awful that her kids have cavities—but she can't carry all the blame.
3 minutes
Family
Raffi interview: Kids and social media
In this special interview, Jennifer Pinarski speaks with Raffi about kids and social media.
6 minutes
Family
Study: Effects of moving on kids' mental health
New research suggests that frequently changing schools during childhood may cause mental health issues in later years.
3 minutes
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What parents really think about report cards
From self-regulation to organizational skills, Jennifer Pinarski has beef with what gets graded on report cards. And she’s not alone.
5 minutes
Family
Planning for a VBAC: What no one tells you
Planning for a VBAC delivery? Jennifer Pinarski shares what surprised her most about her labour experience.
4 minutes
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The (messy) truth about about crafting with kids
Jennifer Pinarski discovers that doing crafts with her kids is harder than she thought.
3 minutes
Family
Skiing with kids: 5 lessons from the slopes
Jennifer Pinarski’s family took their first ski trip—and the lessons they learned went beyond slope skills.
4 minutes
Family
Have school lunch policies gone too far?
After a British boy is suspended for bringing crackers to class, Jennifer Pinarski wonders if school lunch policies have gone too far.
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