Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

How to talk to your kids about what's happening in Ukraine

How to talk to your kids about what's happening in Ukraine

Nicole Racine, Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works.

Deanna Gage, Chatelaine

How to clean blood, vomit and pee out of your kid's mattress

How to clean blood, vomit and pee out of your kid's mattress

No matter what bodily fluid you're dealing with, here's how to clean your mattress—plus a tip to save you from stumbling through making their bed at 3 am.

Amy Grieves

There's a new job board for moms where salary is included on every post

There's a new job board for moms where salary is included on every post

Sara Romano

20 tell-tale signs you’re on your millionth round of isolating with two small children

20 tell-tale signs you’re on your millionth round of isolating with two small children

Remember the good old days, when dumping sand on the rug and declaring the whole living room a sensory-play area would have seemed preposterous?

Siobhan Kellar

These three simple things helped my kids grieve after our pet died

These three simple things helped my kids grieve after our pet died

Grieving a pet as a family is so hard, but I let my kids know that grief is normal and it will take time to process the death of our beloved dog.

Jessie Harrold

There's a new Canadian kids' show starring drag performers and we love it

There's a new Canadian kids' show starring drag performers and we love it

Yasmeen Aslam

How watching cartoons saved my family—and my sanity

How watching cartoons saved my family—and my sanity

Natalie Davey, Chatelaine

5 products that stretch your good hair days

5 products that stretch your good hair days

Alicia Cox Thomson

How to deal when your kid loves to brag

How to deal when your kid loves to brag

Boasting is a normal part of development, to a degree. Here’s when to let your kid's bragging slide—and when to shut it down immediately.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

9 on-trend pieces that will keep you warm all winter

9 on-trend pieces that will keep you warm all winter

The cost of staying cozy in the Great North may be high, but your fingers and toes will thank you! Here are our top picks for winter clothes for women.

Sara Romano

How to remove 8 common stains from kids’ clothes

How to remove 8 common stains from kids’ clothes

We’ve compiled the most effective ways to pull a stain out of your kids’ wardrobe, including ink, Sharpie, gum, grease, blood and more.

Amy Grieves

I tried slugging, the viral beauty trend—here's what happened

I tried slugging, the viral beauty trend—here's what happened

By covering your face in Vaseline overnight, slugging aims to lock in moisture. And there's a good reason this K-Beauty trend has gone viral on Reddit!

Natalie Stechyson

Lewdle, anyone? 9 games like Wordle that are just as fun

Lewdle, anyone? 9 games like Wordle that are just as fun

Yasmeen Aslam

3 beauty products that fake a good night's sleep

3 beauty products that fake a good night's sleep

Katherine Flemming

How to deal when your ex spoils your kids

How to deal when your ex spoils your kids

It's incredibly frustrating when your ex is a "Disneyland Dad". Here's how to build boundaries, communicate better and maybe even find some compassion.

Caitlin Crawshaw

6 baby products that moms should be using too

6 baby products that moms should be using too

Natalie Stechyson

Nothing prepares you for the moment your best mom-friend moves away

Nothing prepares you for the moment your best mom-friend moves away

Sky England

20 Great Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

20 Great Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Show the main man in your life how much he means to you with one of these awesome Valentine's Day gifts for him. You can thank us later.

Sadiya Dendar

20+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

20+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

Want something more than just flowers to show your love some love? Get her one (or more!) of these unique Valentine's Day gifts.

Sadiya Dendar