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How I use my kids to cut costs

How I use my kids to cut costs

Ian Mendes has found a crafty way of using his daughters to save some coin.

Ian Mendes

Boy gets bullied for My Little Pony bag

Boy gets bullied for My Little Pony bag

Grayson Bruce got sent home for his My Little Pony bag. What does this say about the acceptance of gender-neutrality?

Emily Rivas

New baby smell perfume on the market...

New baby smell perfume on the market...

This company has captured the sweet smell of baby in a bottle.

Emily Piccinin

How we pulled off the perfect date night

How we pulled off the perfect date night

Ian Mendes and his wife enjoyed a leisurely Friday night date that didn't involve the kids.

Ian Mendes

When you and your kids have opposing interests

When you and your kids have opposing interests

Ian Mendes is out in left field when it comes to finding common ground with his kids.

Ian Mendes

Oh no! My daughter is learning sex ed in school

Oh no! My daughter is learning sex ed in school

Ian Mendes has mixed feelings about his daughter learning sex ed in school.

Ian Mendes

Autism and schizophrenia linked to father's age (Updated)

Autism and schizophrenia linked to father's age (Updated)

Why you shouldn't wait: Autism and schizophrenia have been linked to father's age.

Ariel Brewster

Don’t panic! Selfies (probably) don't spread head lice

Don’t panic! Selfies (probably) don't spread head lice

Ian Mendes reacts to a recent news article that suggests selfies are to blame for an increase in head lice cases.

Ian Mendes

Why the Olympics are making me sad

Why the Olympics are making me sad

After a disease left her child unable to pursue elite athletics, a P&G "Thank You, Mom" video reminds one mom that she's raising an Olympic champion anyway

Nadine Silverthorne

Parents should be ashamed of online quit-smoking campaigns

Parents should be ashamed of online quit-smoking campaigns

Ian Mendes believes parents should be ashamed of their social media campaigns to stop smoking.

Ian Mendes

Digital diapers: Too smart for comfort?

Digital diapers: Too smart for comfort?

Digital diapers? The new invention alerts parents when it's time to change baby's diaper. Is it safe? And will it make parents' lives easier—or lazier?

Galit Solomon

Valentine's quiz: What relationship stage are you at?

Valentine's quiz: What relationship stage are you at?

Ian Mendes creates a cheeky little Valentine's Day quiz to help couples determine their relationship stage.

Ian Mendes

New blood test predicts your child's athletic future?

New blood test predicts your child's athletic future?

A simple blood test allows parents to determine what sports are best suited for their children. Has genetic testing gone too far?

Emily Piccinin

Did you like your Facebook movie?

Did you like your Facebook movie?

Did you make a Facebook lookback movie? Many parents are posting theirs and complaining that they looked cooler before Facebook.

Nadine Silverthorne

Sex or sleep: Which would you choose?

Sex or sleep: Which would you choose?

Ian Mendes discusses every parent's secret bedroom fantasy.

Ian Mendes

Cheerios' interracial family returns in first-ever Super Bowl ad

Cheerios' interracial family returns in first-ever Super Bowl ad

Cheerios recently released their first-ever 2014 Super Bowl Sunday commercial, which features an interracial family.

Emily Rivas

Preschooler calls 911 for math help (VIDEO)

Preschooler calls 911 for math help (VIDEO)

The latest viral video that has us laughing.

Jessica Fishbein

Help, my child idolizes Justin Bieber

Help, my child idolizes Justin Bieber

Liza Finlay offers tips on how to talk about Justin Bieber's latest arrest with your kids.

Liza Finlay

Why you should argue in front of your kids

Why you should argue in front of your kids

Ian Mendes thinks arguing in front of kids can teach conflict resolution in a positive manner.

Ian Mendes

Hilarious video of 11-month-old twins dancing

Hilarious video of 11-month-old twins dancing

These cute twins dancing in their high chairs will make your day.

Jenny Charlesworth