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What you need to know about crossing the U.S. border by land

What you need to know about crossing the U.S. border by land

Mariyam Khaja, Chatelaine

I left my kids and husband to find myself

I left my kids and husband to find myself

https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/ways-i-helped-my-daughter-through-my-divorce/

Chatelaine, as told to Danielle Groen

I’m terrible at Halloween

I’m terrible at Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, I realized I'm more than a little behind on the kids' costume prep.

Tracy Chappell

I have two toddlers… and stage four breast cancer

I have two toddlers… and stage four breast cancer

You know you’re a mother when you’re still trying to micromanage a childhood you might not be around for.

Crysta Balis

One day you won't have to wipe anyone else's butt—and other milestones to celebrate

One day you won't have to wipe anyone else's butt—and other milestones to celebrate

Jessica Pollack

This federal election, I’m voting for child care—here’s why you should, too

This federal election, I’m voting for child care—here’s why you should, too

A tax credit wouldn't have helped when I was stuck on 12 waitlists. It won't help moms struggling to pay monthly fees or parents whose daycare closes overnight.

Carolyn Ferns

Hate Math? Then Don't Help Your Kid with Their Homework

Hate Math? Then Don't Help Your Kid with Their Homework

Studies show that parents with math anxieties inadvertently make the situation worse for their kids.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

Our federal election cheat sheet breaks down each Canadian party’s position on major family issues. Read it, make your decision and don't forget to VOTE!

Tamar Satov

How Intuitive Eating Made Me A Better Mom and Spouse

How Intuitive Eating Made Me A Better Mom and Spouse

Dieting had turned me into a cranky food-obsessed bore, but I didn’t realize how much it affected my family life until I switched over to intuitive eating.

Helen Racanelli

I thought moving in with the grandparents during the pandemic would be easy

I thought moving in with the grandparents during the pandemic would be easy

Somehow my pandemic anxiety morphed into an intense panic over preserving the Korean culture my kids haven't grown up with.

Youngna Park

How to handle an overstepping mother-in-law

How to handle an overstepping mother-in-law

The relationship between a new parent and their mother-in-law can be fraught. Setting some boundaries will benefit everyone.

Jessica Leeder

8 easiest ways to remember your kid's cutest childhood moments

8 easiest ways to remember your kid's cutest childhood moments

Emily McDonald

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Having it all is possible (if “all” means three things only, maybe four)

Life with little kids needs to be triaged—If you want to “have it all,” pick a few of your most important things, focus on those and let the rest go.

Katie Dupuis

7 tips for creating a shared bedroom your kids will love

7 tips for creating a shared bedroom your kids will love

Mandy Milks

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

It may take a little digging, but there are serious savings to be had at this discount superstore. Here are nine things you should always buy at Dollarama.

Laura Brown

We got a pandemic puppy—and it was the best decision ever

We got a pandemic puppy—and it was the best decision ever

Loving on a new puppy while we're hunkering down at home has been a source of pure joy, and a welcome distraction from the news outside our door.

Jessica Leeder

9 things my kids can never find out

9 things my kids can never find out

I realize that there are a lot of things I don’t want my kids to find out until university. These little lies make life so much easier.

Sheri Segal Glick

My family actually loved our pandemic summer last year

My family actually loved our pandemic summer last year

Hollay Ghadery

10 outdoor chores kids can help with

10 outdoor chores kids can help with

Kids love doing “adult” jobs, and these ten outdoor chores are sure to make them feel helpful while you’re busy doing the real work.

Today's Parent

How to keep kids learning through play this summer

How to keep kids learning through play this summer

As warm weather hits and school ends, it’s the perfect time for activities, games and toys, all while building those all-important developmental skills.

Bonnie Schiedel