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I’m not an amazing mom for accepting my transgender son

I’m not an amazing mom for accepting my transgender son

When I told family and friends that our 11-year-old was transitioning, I was inundated with praise for supporting him. But I was hiding my grief and anger.

Tammy Plunkett

I said I wouldn’t adopt a child with FASD—and now I have four

I said I wouldn’t adopt a child with FASD—and now I have four

People say: “If you adopt older children, rather than babies, you know what you’re getting.” Well it turns out we didn’t.

Christen Shepherd

My house is messy—and I'm not ashamed of it

My house is messy—and I'm not ashamed of it

There are piles of clean laundry, backpacks not on their designated hooks and baskets of toys. It's messy and chaotic but I am truly OK with it.

Louise Gleeson

Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print

Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print

Arisa Valyear

When I became a dad, I felt nothing—then I realized it was depression

When I became a dad, I felt nothing—then I realized it was depression

I thought my daughter would bring me joy. When she didn’t, I hated myself for it. Then I realized I was suffering from postpartum depression.

Ross Hunt

How to raise kids who will never have to ‘come out’ to you

How to raise kids who will never have to ‘come out’ to you

Creating a safe environment is more than the conversations we have, the books we choose and the company we keep; it’s also how we interact with our kids.

Brianna Sharpe

What we know about COVID vaccines and periods

What we know about COVID vaccines and periods

Claire Gagné, Chatelaine

Which first books should I have in my preschooler's library?

Which first books should I have in my preschooler's library?

In addition to choosing classic books, award-winners and favourites from your own childhood, you should let your child's interests guide you.

Common Sense Media

How to get your partner to (actually) do more chores

How to get your partner to (actually) do more chores

If you are getting tired of doing 90 percent of the chores in the house—we hear you. Here are some tips for negotiating who does what.

Micah Toub

How I’m raising my daughter to be 100 percent, unapologetically Indigenous

How I’m raising my daughter to be 100 percent, unapologetically Indigenous

I want my daughter to see that an Indigenous way of life isn’t an alternative lifestyle but a priority. It is essential, then, that I return to the parenting principles of my ancestors and consciously integrate Indigenous kinship practices into her childhood.

Andrea Landry

10 valuable life lessons from a baby

10 valuable life lessons from a baby

Persistence, subtle flirting and people watching? Bring it on. How to apply these tips fromThe Rebel Mama’s Handbook for (Cool) Moms to your own life.

Aleksandra Jassem

8 things you might not know about your vagina

8 things you might not know about your vagina

In "The Vagina Bible," Dr. Jen Gunter separates myths from facts and offers some pretty surprising information about vulvas and vaginas.

Today's Parent

ICYMI: Justin Trudeau on $10/day child care and how parents should plan their summers

ICYMI: Justin Trudeau on $10/day child care and how parents should plan their summers

Today's Parent

I ditched Toronto for an affordable, idyllic small town—but it's not totally working for me

I ditched Toronto for an affordable, idyllic small town—but it's not totally working for me

My kids are thriving, my husband is loving it and even the grandmas are thrilled with our new location. But it’s more complicated for me.

Sarah Kapoor

I was a stressed, disorganized mom— then I was diagnosed with ADHD

I was a stressed, disorganized mom— then I was diagnosed with ADHD

Other moms would be waving to their kids at the school gates as I peeled into the parking lot. I couldn't figure out why, until I was diagnosed with ADHD.

Dana Dougherty Reinke, Chatelaine

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15: What parents need to know

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15: What parents need to know

Lisa Kadane

4 must-watch Disney Plus shows and movies coming in June

4 must-watch Disney Plus shows and movies coming in June

Today's Parent

I needed to heal my relationship with my mother before I could become a mom myself

I needed to heal my relationship with my mother before I could become a mom myself

Before I became a mom, I needed to end the cycle of discord and abuse in my life.

Andrea Landry

13 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this June

13 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this June

Today's Parent

Can someone else fix the caring crisis? Moms are tired

Can someone else fix the caring crisis? Moms are tired

Chantal Braganza, Chatelaine