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I dream of waking up and actually knowing what day it is

I dream of waking up and actually knowing what day it is

The Mom Boss of 3 imagines her dream day and it would start with her waking up feeling rested and then actually knowing if it's Monday or Tuesday.

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12 inspiring Mother's Day quotes

12 inspiring Mother's Day quotes

Looking for touching or comical quotes about mothers to include in your mom's card? We've got you covered with these mom quotes.

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My dream Mother's Day: Netflix and sleeping

My dream Mother's Day: Netflix and sleeping

A trip to the spa, kids who love veggies and Netflix—Vanessa and Melissa dream up the most amazing Mother's Day.

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My dream day? My kid eats everything on his plate (without complaint)

My dream day? My kid eats everything on his plate (without complaint)

A spotless house, foot rubs and no complaints at the dinner table. Our Deputy Editor, Leah Rumack, has her dream Mother's Day all planned.

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On my dream day, my kids would actually listen to me

On my dream day, my kids would actually listen to me

Corrie Whyte of the Baby Gang longs for the day when her kids actually go to bed when she tells them to.

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I just want some quality family time—with no arguing

I just want some quality family time—with no arguing

Elle Lindquist, a YouTube vlogger, is ready for some quality family time this Mother's Day. OK, she wants some time by herself, too.

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I need domestic fairies all around me

I need domestic fairies all around me

Mommy Gearest imagines her dream day. It would include laundry, dirty dishes and general cleaning—except she's not doing the work, the domestic fairies are.

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10 tasty roasted vegetable recipes

10 tasty roasted vegetable recipes

Crank the heat and roast your vegetables to unleash max flavour. Great as a side or as part of a main, get ready for a feeding frenzy.

Amy Valm

Grandparents’ old-school ideas on parenting could be bad for kids

Grandparents’ old-school ideas on parenting could be bad for kids

A new study found that grandparents who take care of kids often aren't up to date on guidelines for how to keep them safe and healthy.

Jill Buchner

Why we should be encouraging kids to talk about 13 Reasons Why

Why we should be encouraging kids to talk about 13 Reasons Why

Educators are wringing their hands over the wildly popular teen drama, which depicts bullying, sexual assault and suicide.

Rachel Giese

I’m a mom, but I’m not invincible

I’m a mom, but I’m not invincible

When things get busy, it feels incredibly selfish to prioritize self-care. But I’ve seen what can happen when we don’t give ourselves a break.

Adina Goldman

Outsized expectations: What it’s like when your kid is big for his age

Outsized expectations: What it’s like when your kid is big for his age

I’m tired of dealing with strangers’ assumptions of what a kid should look like at a certain age.

E. Sutherland

15 great toys for kids with autism

15 great toys for kids with autism

These toys are perfect for calming, encouraging social skills, and fostering sensory and language development in young children with autism.

Jessica Spera

8 reasons why Adele is our fave celebrity mom

8 reasons why Adele is our fave celebrity mom

From talking about her pregnancy beard to letting the haters hate, Adele is a celeb mom we definitely want to be BFFs with!

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What makes a "real" mom?

What makes a "real" mom?

I have an adopted daughter and a step-son. Don’t you dare tell me I’m not a real mom.

Jackie Gillard

Kickstarter for parents: Inventions that need to happen

Kickstarter for parents: Inventions that need to happen

Are you the inventing type? Please, please, please invent these products. Countless parents will thank you.

Sheri Segal Glick

When drugs are the answer: Why this holistic health-conscious mom decided to medicate her son

When drugs are the answer: Why this holistic health-conscious mom decided to medicate her son

After years of trying to manage her son's ADHD with alternative medicine treatments, a mother finally turns to medication.

Heather Follis

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

Roast a pan full of colourful vegetables for about 40 min—feel virtuous almost instantly. Here's how to make an easy vegetarian dinner.

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Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes

Looking for an easy dinner recipe? This is the ultimate cheat sheet: Mere minutes of prep for a full roast dinner. You win!

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How to help a child who is dealing with trauma

How to help a child who is dealing with trauma

We all want to protect our kids from scary situations, but sometimes there’s no way to avoid an emergency.

Astrid van den Broek