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10 Clever Ways To Save Money This Month

10 Clever Ways To Save Money This Month

Jennifer Cox

The End of a School Year Reminds Me of an 80s Cassette Tape Player

The End of a School Year Reminds Me of an 80s Cassette Tape Player

As parents, we have no choice but to press record, but as we look back, it always seems as though we fast-forwarded through an entire year.

Lindsay Karp

Parent's Guide: Tumblers with Lids and Straws

Parent's Guide: Tumblers with Lids and Straws

Why tumblers are great for kids, must-have features to look for, how to keep them clean and our top picks to buy.

Courtney Leiva

After-School Restraint Collapse: Reasons & Remedies

After-School Restraint Collapse: Reasons & Remedies

If you’re finding your child’s post-school day behaviour to be a cause for concern, give this a read.

Courtney Leiva

Educational Card Games for Kids

Educational Card Games for Kids

Andrew Roberts

We Adopted Two Babies in Four Months

We Adopted Two Babies in Four Months

Caitlin Walsh Miller

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

The cost of living is skyrocketing and it’s so important that our kids understand the value of dollar.

Jennifer Cox

6 Ways to Bond With Your Tween

6 Ways to Bond With Your Tween

As much as it hurt my heart a little that he didn’t want to hunker down in a fort and play anymore, it was exciting to be given a new creative mommy challenge.

Jennifer Cox

10 Unique Ways to Paint with Kids

10 Unique Ways to Paint with Kids

We’ve painted with everything from balloons and empty eggs to brushes made from nature, used science-inspired techniques, and even painted with different body parts.

Jennifer Cox

What to do When Your Kids Want to Quit Extracurriculars

What to do When Your Kids Want to Quit Extracurriculars

This “finish what you start” attitude worked for me and it’s working for my kid, but it may not work for everyone.

Jennifer Cox

Considering Media Consumption as a Parenting Tool

Considering Media Consumption as a Parenting Tool

Media and technology are forever changing and it is hard to keep up as a parent.

Andrew Roberts

How to Discuss End-of-Life Wishes with Your Co-Parent

How to Discuss End-of-Life Wishes with Your Co-Parent

How to broach the topic of end-of-life planning to ensure you have the appropriate plans in place for your children.

Erin Bury

I Didn’t Want My Son in Group Chats Until I Realized How Important They Are to Me, Too

I Didn’t Want My Son in Group Chats Until I Realized How Important They Are to Me, Too

Group chats are a hot spot for spreading inappropriate content. Here's how we handle them in our family.

Lindsay Karp

5 Ways to Elevate Your Homeschooling Experience

5 Ways to Elevate Your Homeschooling Experience

As we celebrate Homeschool Awareness Month in May, it’s important to remember why this alternative form of education can be great for many families.

Becky Ward

Autism Podcast Review: Autism Parenting Secrets

Autism Podcast Review: Autism Parenting Secrets

Len and Cass started the podcast to “reach out to amazing parents and get them even more empowered than they are to help their children.”

Jan Stewart

How My Family Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

How My Family Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

Here's how I'm celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with my kids this year.

Bryce Gruber

Autism and Potty Training: Setting Your Child Up for Success

Autism and Potty Training: Setting Your Child Up for Success

Common issues, signs of readiness and where to start. All the tips to set your child up for success.

Jan Stewart

17 Gifts for the Dad Who Wants Nothing

17 Gifts for the Dad Who Wants Nothing

From a smokeless fire pit to a sports-themed mug, we’ve rounded up a selection of gifts for dad who wants nothing that showcases your love for him.

Bryce Gruber

Decoding Teenager Slang: Understanding Today's Youth Speak

Decoding Teenager Slang: Understanding Today's Youth Speak

Learn what your tween or teen is actually saying and why it’s important that you try to keep up.

Alina Jaffer

Popular Toy Sparks Creativity in Girls, New Research Proves Its Importance

Popular Toy Sparks Creativity in Girls, New Research Proves Its Importance

Creative play for girls is key to their success, and LEGO has worked to inspire young girls from an early age to dream big.

Heather Taylor-Singh