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Same-sex parents: Still just like everybody else

Same-sex parents: Still just like everybody else

A new study confirms what we kind of already know: Same-sex parents are just like everybody else.

Susan Goldberg

RRSP: Your top 20 questions answered

RRSP: Your top 20 questions answered

Wish you knew more about RRSPs? We've got you covered with everything you need to know now.

Rob Gerlsbeck

Does having a baby before 30 hurt your career?

Does having a baby before 30 hurt your career?

According to a recent study, researchers claim that it's better to wait: conceiving your first baby before 30 means you're missing out on income.

Katie Dupuis

Save money! 2015 family tax credits guide

Save money! 2015 family tax credits guide

It's tax time, which means it's time to read our easy guide to the 2015 family tax credits.

Tamar Satov

6 tips for talking to your kids when you're a single parent dating

6 tips for talking to your kids when you're a single parent dating

It can be tricky to navigate dating as a single parent. Here's how to keep your kids in the loop.

Kristy Woudstra

5 things parents should know about the iPhone SE—from kids who’ve tried it

5 things parents should know about the iPhone SE—from kids who’ve tried it

We put the new snack-sized iPhone SE through its paces—by handing it over to two kids for the weekend.

Kathryn Hayward

4 stages of dealing with a picky eater

4 stages of dealing with a picky eater

Dealing with a picky eater? Jennifer PInarski can relate and is here to share some wisdom on how to deal when your kid will only eat white foods.

Jennifer Pinarski

6 things I wish I knew about breastfeeding and exercise

6 things I wish I knew about breastfeeding and exercise

I thought that I'd be able to get back to my exercise routine easily after my baby was born—but I was wrong.

Jennifer Pinarski

How much will I get from the Canada Child Benefit

How much will I get from the Canada Child Benefit

From the introduction of the Canada Child Benefit to scrapping those hockey and music lessons credits, six changes that will affect parents.

Romana King

How to be a good friend to a recently single Mom (or Dad!)

How to be a good friend to a recently single Mom (or Dad!)

Five ways you can support your friend that you may not have thought of.

Melissa Kluger

7 things I should do with my kid before she finds me embarrassing

7 things I should do with my kid before she finds me embarrassing

“I’m not really a matching outfits kind of mom, but I guess I should embrace it if she wants to do it, because it’s now or never.”

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

5 easy money-saving food swaps

5 easy money-saving food swaps

Try these simple food swaps to save money at the checkout.

Today's Parent

How to find time with your partner among kid chaos

How to find time with your partner among kid chaos

Too busy with the kids? Here are some ways to make your relationship with your partner "intimacy efficient."

Liza Finlay

Forget the parenting experts—go with your gut!

Forget the parenting experts—go with your gut!

When her kid was upset that she’d been called ugly at school, Katie Dupuis knew exactly what she should have said. Here’s why she said something totally different.

Katie Dupuis

4 awesome Canadian blogs about saving money

4 awesome Canadian blogs about saving money

When it comes to frugal tips and tricks, it pays to consult the pros. Here are the best blogs about saving money.

Anna Chorazyczewski

Do you put your kid on social media?

Do you put your kid on social media?

Should you post pictures of your kid on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Two moms debate the pros and cons.

Today's Parent

7 ways to save money on diapers

7 ways to save money on diapers

As a parent, you know diaper costs can really add up. Keep on budget and save money on diapers with these genius tips.

Kim Shiffman

6 websites that will save you money

6 websites that will save you money

Keep your wallet well-padded with these websites that will save you money.

Amy Valm

Homework Help: Taking a Hands-Off Approach

Homework Help: Taking a Hands-Off Approach

When it comes to homework help, what is the best approach? New research may surprise you.

Lia Grainger

How to ask for a pay raise — and get it

How to ask for a pay raise — and get it

Don't doubt your worth! Here's how to ask for a pay raise in five easy steps.

Shannon Lee Simmons