Katie Dupuis

Katie Dupuis

Katie is a Toronto-based writer and editor. She is currently the managing director at Chick & Owl Design Company. More of her work can be found in publications like Parents Canada and Financial Post.

Katie is a mom to two girls, Soph and Jules. She is also fanatical about books, TV and baseball.

Latest from Katie Dupuis

Is the glucose test during pregnancy optional?

Pregnancy health

Is the glucose test during pregnancy optional?

Doctors recommend the glucose test to screen for gestational diabetes in pregnancy, but it's not mandatory. Here's what to know to make an informed choice.

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Life with little kids needs to be triaged—If you want to “have it all,” pick a few of your most important things, focus on those and let the rest go.

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

Your kids NEED to play—here's why

This is the best age gap between kids

This is the best age gap between kids

There are pros and cons to back-to-back pregnancies, or waiting a few more years before diving back into baby land. We weigh all of the options.

I'm a rage cleaner—it's my version of therapy

I'm a rage cleaner—it's my version of therapy

A good anger-scour of everything in my entire house helps me clear my head. Plus, rage cleaning is cheaper than going to therapy.

It’s OK to have a total mom meltdown

It’s OK to have a total mom meltdown

There's no shame in having a mom meltdown—it happens to all of us at some point. (And yes, your kids will get over it, I promise.)

My kid is so ready for kindergarten—and I'm so not

My kid is so ready for kindergarten—and I'm so not

I hope that starting kindergarten will help my baby grow up (but just not too quickly, please!).

5 ways your breasts change during and after pregnancy

5 ways your breasts change during and after pregnancy

Your boobs go through all sorts of magical changes during pregnancy (even though it may not feel that way).

What sleep deprivation does to your body—and your brain

What sleep deprivation does to your body—and your brain

Do you feel like a walking mom-zombie, staggering around in a fog of fatigue and broken sleep? This is how sleep deprivation wreaks havoc on your health.

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

Katie noticed that the parents in her fave Christmas movies are struggling, but a little Christmas cheer fixes them. Except that doesn’t happen in real life.

Do orgasms help you get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Do orgasms help you get pregnant?

It’s clear that men need to orgasm to make a baby. But do women? We asked the experts whether achieving climax can help with conception.

Can you feel when you ovulate?

Trying to conceive

Can you feel when you ovulate?

Mittelschmerz, the discomfort that may accompany ovulation, can be a useful symptom when you’re trying to conceive. Here’s the 411 on the egg-dropping ache.

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

You've just had a baby and you're probably surprised to discover your milk doesn't come in right away. So when does breast milk come in?

Top 20 baby names in British Columbia for 2017

Top 20 baby names in British Columbia for 2017

The western province of British Columbia kept it pretty classic this year with their list of top baby names.

How to get your toddler to give up the bedtime bottle

Toddler development

How to get your toddler to give up the bedtime bottle

Why experts are so adamant about breaking your toddler’s bottle habit—and how you can do it.

5 reasons why you're not getting pregnant

Getting pregnant

5 reasons why you're not getting pregnant

Are you asking yourself "why can't I get pregnant?" Here are some possible things to consider if you are struggling to conceive.

Top 18 baby names in the Northwest Territories for 2017

Top 18 baby names in the Northwest Territories for 2017

We love the mix of old favourites and wonderful newcomers on these lists of baby names—Brielle and Jace are unique additions to the mix.

15 fun Family Day events in Toronto

15 fun Family Day events in Toronto

From popping in the bubble wrap room to hanging with exotic animals, these are some of the cool activities happening in Toronto this Family Day.

10 Hacks to Make Puke Cleanup Easier to Stomach

10 Hacks to Make Puke Cleanup Easier to Stomach

There’s nothing grosser than cleaning up your kid’s vomit, but prep yourself with these hacks to make the task a little less disgusting.

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2017

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2017

What does the east coast province of Nova Scotia have in store for top baby names? Read on to find out which names came out on top.