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New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

A new study found that teenagers tune out nagging criticism from mothers. Emma's not surprised.

Emma Waverman

New Lego ad step in the right direction

New Lego ad step in the right direction

While it may not be perfect, the new Lego ad geared towards young girls is a good start.

Emma Waverman

Dad poses as preteen to nab online predator

Dad poses as preteen to nab online predator

A Toronto dad took action when his 12-year-old daughter received sexually explicit emails from an online predator.

Emma Waverman

Why I think Elf on the Shelf is creepy

Why I think Elf on the Shelf is creepy

Whether it's Elf of the Shelf or Mensch on a Bench, the idea of a holiday doll observing kids is just too weird for some parents.

Emma Waverman

Are you talking about race, power and justice with your kids?

Are you talking about race, power and justice with your kids?

In the wake of grand juries failing to indict police officers in the deaths of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, one black mom reflects on the race and power discussions she has with her boys.

Heather Greenwood Davis

Quebec bill aims to ban IVF for women over 42

Quebec bill aims to ban IVF for women over 42

If a new law in Quebec passes, it will be illegal for women older than 42 to have IVF.

Emma Waverman

Ferguson: Discussing racism with your children

Ferguson: Discussing racism with your children

In the aftermath of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, are you talking to your kids about racism?

Emma Waverman

Why I don't want my daughter to pierce her ears

Why I don't want my daughter to pierce her ears

Pierced ears can be a surprisingly contentious topic. Emma Waverman weighs in on why she's reluctant to let her daughter get it done.

Emma Waverman

Early holiday shopping? Don't bother

Early holiday shopping? Don't bother

Already busily preparing for the holidays? Ian Mendes explains why the early bird doesn’t necessarily get the worm.

Ian Mendes

How to escape when your baby's sleeping

How to escape when your baby's sleeping

The latest viral video from a Texas mom has parents sharing their baby sleep stories online.

Emma Waverman

9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

From its obvious branding to its elaborate builder sets, Lego just isn't what it used to be.

Emma Waverman

Wanting to eat your baby makes you a better parent

Wanting to eat your baby makes you a better parent

According to a recent study, the desire to eat your baby up is totally normal—and healthy. Really!

Emma Waverman

The big Barbie fail—and why we love the Lammily doll

The big Barbie fail—and why we love the Lammily doll

"I Can Be a Computer Engineer" doesn't live up to its title as Barbie infuriatingly calls on the boys for coding help.

Emma Waverman

A family's worst nightmare: Pedestrians killed on the streets

A family's worst nightmare: Pedestrians killed on the streets

It's a sad statistic, so what can you do? Protect your kids and lead by example.

Emma Waverman

Video: A dad sings to his dying newborn son

Video: A dad sings to his dying newborn son

Chris Picco lost his wife after an emergency C-section. In this touching viral video, he serenades his dying newborn son, Lennon.

Emma Waverman

Women with kids are more productive at work: Study

Women with kids are more productive at work: Study

A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis found that, over the course of a 30-year career, women with kids were more productive at work than those without children.

Emma Waverman

You Have to F*cking Eat: Hilarious or offensive?

You Have to F*cking Eat: Hilarious or offensive?

Author Adam Mansbach follows up on the success of his last child-related book with "You Have to F*cking Eat", which hits bookstores this month.

Emma Waverman

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

Why Remembrance Day should not be a stat holiday

How does this next generation learn about our soldiers and the commitment they made to this country if they aren't in school?

Ian Mendes

Shoes on or off?: A surprisingly contentious issue

Shoes on or off?: A surprisingly contentious issue

Of all the parenting debates, the issue over whether or not to remove your shoes before entering a house is an especially divisive one.

Emma Waverman

World Vasectomy Day: Sounds like a joke, but it's not

World Vasectomy Day: Sounds like a joke, but it's not

On Friday, November 7, World Vasectomy Day organizers performed thousands of procedures live on the Internet. Here's why it's important.

Ian Mendes