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Why I removed my tattoos after having kids

Why I removed my tattoos after having kids

Tattooed women like Courtney Love and Drew Barrymore used to be my idols, but after having my kids, I realized I didn’t need a bunch of tattoos to tell the world who I was.

Deana Morton

Does chicken noodle soup really help your kid’s cold?

Does chicken noodle soup really help your kid’s cold?

Chicken soup is known as the ultimate feel-good dish. But is there any science to back up this soup’s claim to help cure sickness?

Kate Daley

Two ridiculously cute moments you probably missed in Diana Ross's grandson's Grammy speech

Two ridiculously cute moments you probably missed in Diana Ross's grandson's Grammy speech

Diana Ross was stunning in her special performance at the Grammy Awards, but it was her nine-year-old grandson who totally stole the show!

Kevin John Siazon

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

For starters there are more ﬂexible and more realistic models of what it means to be “a good dad” as compared to “a good mom.”

Ann Douglas

Parents are sharing their toddler meltdown stories and it's hilarious

Parents are sharing their toddler meltdown stories and it's hilarious

These stories from parents about their toddler's breakdowns prove that nobody is more upset at the world than these small human beings.

Ariel Deutschmann

9 best things to do on Sanibel Island with kids

9 best things to do on Sanibel Island with kids

A quick drive from Fort Myers, Florida will take you to a tropical island getaway with so much family-friendly fun to explore.

Kevin John Siazon

Parents are missing work to help their kids’ anxiety-and it’s costing millions

Parents are missing work to help their kids’ anxiety-and it’s costing millions

The CEO of Children’s Mental Health Ontario says more support is needed across the province for kids and families.

Shawn Jeffords, THE CANADIAN PRESS

Am I giving my kids enough hugs?

Am I giving my kids enough hugs?

As kids grow up, it can be harder to physically connect. How one mom learned to connect with her teens when she couldn't rack up enough hugs.

Kathi Valeii

The city with the most expensive daycare in Canada is…

The city with the most expensive daycare in Canada is…

Sky-high daycare costs in Canada are continuing to increase at a rate higher than that of inflation. Here’s how your city measures up.

Suzanne Gardner

Has Meghan Markle hired a doula for her royal baby's birth?

Has Meghan Markle hired a doula for her royal baby's birth?

Given Meghan's love for yoga and mindfulness, it wouldn't be a surprise if she did, in fact, enlist a doula's help for her royal baby's birth.

HELLO! Canada

I asked my three kids what love means to them—here’s what they said

I asked my three kids what love means to them—here’s what they said

Love is a difficult concept to describe if you think about it, even for adults. So how would my preschooler and two school-aged kids define it?

Rachel Cameron

Why having a winter baby is kind of the best

Why having a winter baby is kind of the best

I hate winter, yet I was about to have my daughter during the darkest time of the year. How was I going to survive being stuck at home with a winter baby?

Simone Olivero

The best plant-based food items at Costco

The best plant-based food items at Costco

The new food guide in Canada recommends we eat lots of fruits, veggies and plant-based proteins. Don't worry, Costco's got your back.

Laura Wright

Six ways you’re sabotaging your postpartum recovery

Postpartum care

Six ways you’re sabotaging your postpartum recovery

Having a baby is a big emotional and physical transition. Avoid these common mistakes for a faster, smoother postpartum recovery.

Kate Daley

What parents need to know about the smartphone app TikTok

What parents need to know about the smartphone app TikTok

Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

Having autism made me a better mother

Having autism made me a better mother

Laura James only learned that she had autism at the age of 45, after her kids were grown. But in many ways it helped—rather than hurt—her ability to parent.

Laura James

My husband's affair changed the way I see my son

My husband's affair changed the way I see my son

I was ready to hate my husband, but I would never have expected that in my grief, I would resent our child.

Today's Parent

My 17-Month-Old Twins Still Aren’t Walking—Go Ahead and Judge

Toddler development

My 17-Month-Old Twins Still Aren’t Walking—Go Ahead and Judge

Jessi Cruickshank talks about how we’re conditioned to measure our babies against other babies—which is why any perceived setback feels intensely personal.

Jessi Cruickshank

A mother with cancer to her children: 'When words fail me... at least I can say I love you'

A mother with cancer to her children: 'When words fail me... at least I can say I love you'

Lana Dyment, Maclean's

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

I was the most committed free-range parent around. But I had no idea that having a teenager would tempt me to give it up for good.

Hilary Achauer