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Why I love parenting solo

Why I love parenting solo

This week, Susan Goldberg is parenting solo — and discovers that she enjoys every minute of it.

Susan Goldberg

Everyday Baby - July 19, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 19, 2013

Wes was pretending he was a puppy dog...

Kerianne Brown

How to get what you want in bed

How to get what you want in bed

Afraid to ask? Not sure what you want? Embarrassed? Get what you want in bed with these hot tips from psychotherapist Liza Finlay.

Liza Finlay

DVD release: Three Disney classics

DVD release: Three Disney classics

Classic Disney films Robin Hood, The Sword and the Stone and Oliver and Company hit stores on August 6. Enter for a chance to win copies of each!

Today's Parent

Why I love disciplining my kid

Why I love disciplining my kid

Anchel Krishna shares why disciplining her toddler daughter makes her happy.

Anchel Krishna

We're fighting about our parenting styles

We're fighting about our parenting styles

Lisa and Peter van de Geyn realize that they have differing opinions about raising their daughters.

Lisa van de Geyn

Lisa Gibson and postpartum depression

Lisa Gibson and postpartum depression

The recent tragedy in Winnipeg reminds Jennifer Pinarski of her own battle with postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

Everyday Baby - July 18, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 18, 2013

One of Wes's favourite games is hide-and-seek...

Kerianne Brown

Everyday Baby - July 17, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 17, 2013

Some mornings can be tough trying to get out the door...

Kerianne Brown

Parents spending $400/hr for playdate consultants

Parents spending $400/hr for playdate consultants

Wealthy Manhattan parents are paying $400-an-hour for playdate consultants to teach their kids how to play.

Nadine Silverthorne

The Wolverine may not be suitable for young kids

The Wolverine may not be suitable for young kids

Kaavya Sivakumaran got a sneak peek at the new Wolverine movie, opening today. Check out her review, including parental advisory warnings.

Kaavya Sivakumaran

Canadian exclusive: Disney's Planes (VIDEO)

Canadian exclusive: Disney's Planes (VIDEO)

Disney provided us with an exclusive clip from their much-anticipated animated summer adventure, Planes.

Laura Grande

What would you do with four kid-free days in Vegas?

What would you do with four kid-free days in Vegas?

A free trip. The big 4-0. Anything could happen on Tracy’s first visit to Las Vegas.

Tracy Chappell

Everyday Baby - July 16, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 16, 2013

This is the sight I often see when Wes is out in the yard...

Kerianne Brown

Postcard from the Barbie Cruise

Postcard from the Barbie Cruise

Senior editor Tracy Chappell takes to the high seas with the most glamorous doll of them all.

Tracy Chappell

8 yummy frozen treats recipes

8 yummy frozen treats recipes

Beat the heat with 8 super simple frozen treats!

Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh

Our parents won't be around forever — this site proves it

Our parents won't be around forever — this site proves it

If you could use a calculator to countdown the time you have left with your parents, would you?

Jenny Charlesworth

Why I'd rather not eat meals with my kids

Why I'd rather not eat meals with my kids

After two weeks straight of eating in restaurants while on vacation, Ian Mendes weighs the pros and cons of mealtime with kids.

Ian Mendes

Everyday Baby - July 15, 2013

Everyday Baby - July 15, 2013

I hear so much giggling coming from Wes...

Kerianne Brown

Oh dear, what is my son wearing now?

Oh dear, what is my son wearing now?

Susan Goldberg tries to reach a mutual agreement with her son about his wardrobe choices.

Susan Goldberg