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More babies are using smartphones (but not in my house!)

More babies are using smartphones (but not in my house!)

New research shows that babies are using smartphones and tablets at an alarming rate. Jennifer Pinarski weighs in.

Jennifer Pinarski

Child neglect charges against free-range parents ruled out

Child neglect charges against free-range parents ruled out

Charges of "unsubstantiated child neglect" have been ruled out against Maryland free-parents Danielle and Alexander Meitiv.

Jennifer Pinarski

Swim lessons: The one thing I force my kids to do

Swim lessons: The one thing I force my kids to do

Jennifer Pinarski is a strong swimmer and former lifeguard, but she still makes her kids take swimming lessons. Here's why.

Jennifer Pinarski

Losing a parent at a young age

Losing a parent at a young age

I know that then, at age nine, I made a pact with myself never to use the word "dead" in relation to my father.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

My preschooler has turned into a terrible teen

My preschooler has turned into a terrible teen

If you added in first crushes, cellphones, part-time jobs and prom dresses, Katie Dupuis is basically looking at what her three-year-old daughter will be like at 15.

Katie Dupuis

Remembering Tracy Chappell, 1973–2015

Remembering Tracy Chappell, 1973–2015

Tracy, in many ways, was the soul of Today’s Parent. We're not sure how we’re going to publish this magazine without her.

Today's Parent

Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

From crushing daycare fees to saving for university, the cost of having kids is reaching astonishing new heights.

Tamsin McMahon

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

After her toddler contributed to the family's data plan overage, one mom realizes it's time to address the screen-time issue in her house.

Katie Dupuis

How I'm overcoming my fear of letting my kid bike to school

How I'm overcoming my fear of letting my kid bike to school

With only 28 percent of Canadian students walking to school, one mom is overcoming her fears and teaching her kids to bike to class.

Jennifer Pinarski

Could text messages help moms with postpartum depression?

Could text messages help moms with postpartum depression?

Research suggests that a simple text message goes a long way in supporting new moms at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

Operation Joyful: The first belly shot I've ever allowed

Operation Joyful: The first belly shot I've ever allowed

Now that managing editor Katie Dupuis's big news is out, she’s embracing a certain pregnancy ritual (mostly) without flinching.

Katie Dupuis

No sick days for mom!

No sick days for mom!

Katie Dupuis had a sciatica attack this week but was surprised to find she powered through where Sophie was concerned.

Katie Dupuis

My daughter fat-shamed me—but it's not her fault

My daughter fat-shamed me—but it's not her fault

"How had my young daughter already come to dismiss fat people as funny or unworthy? Where had I gone wrong?"

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Feeling like a mommy failure

Feeling like a mommy failure

Katie Dupuis

Ski resorts in summer: 15 Canadian hot spots

Ski resorts in summer: 15 Canadian hot spots

Alfresco adventures await active families at these summer-ready ski resorts.

Jody Robbins

My kids won't sleep, and I'm out of ideas

My kids won't sleep, and I'm out of ideas

What do you when you've tried every kids' sleep trick in the book? Katie Dupuis is at her wit's end.

Katie Dupuis

I had a drug-free childbirth—and it scarred me

I had a drug-free childbirth—and it scarred me

A “natural” delivery makes sense in theory, but isn’t right for everyone, writes Tara-Michelle Ziniuk.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Go Saskatoon! City helps normalize breastfeeding in public

Go Saskatoon! City helps normalize breastfeeding in public

Some businesses in Saskatoon have pledged to protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers, but will the general public be on board? Jennifer Pinarski hopes so.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to Pack a Suitcase for Kids (it's easy!)

How to Pack a Suitcase for Kids (it's easy!)

This simple six-step method will get all your kids' clothes into their suitcases, with room to spare!

Today's Parent

After maternity leave: A diary of my first day back at work

After maternity leave: A diary of my first day back at work

Katie Dupuis shares the emotional highs and lows of returning to work after her mat leave.

Katie Dupuis