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In praise of the not-cute pregnant woman

In praise of the not-cute pregnant woman

Not all pregnant women are cute—nor do they need to be. It's time to embrace it.

Katie Dupuis

3 battles I refuse to pick with my kids

3 battles I refuse to pick with my kids

Jennifer Pinarski has learned that motherhood is a lot of give and take, which is why she refuses to sweat the small stuff with her kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

A love letter to my postpartum body

A love letter to my postpartum body

After a less-than-ideal delivery, managing editor Katie Dupuis wasn’t happy with her body. Four months later, she’s changed her tune.

Katie Dupuis

Sex Is a Funny Word: A must-read for kids...and parents

Sex Is a Funny Word: A must-read for kids...and parents

It doesn't hit bookstores until June, but parenting community is already buzzing about "Sex is a Funny Word." Tara-Michelle Ziniuk reviews the kids' book.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

5 ways to save money with your phone

5 ways to save money with your phone

These free apps are easy to use and will help you save money.

Amy Valm

Why I'm not falling for the stranger danger video

Why I'm not falling for the stranger danger video

A new viral video warns parents about stranger danger, but just how accurate is the message it sends?

Jennifer Pinarski

Two moms, with love: An emotional Mother's Day

Two moms, with love: An emotional Mother's Day

For Susan Goldberg and her partner, Rachel, Mother’s Day is a mixed bag of emotions.

Susan Goldberg

A naked preschooler? OMG, call the police!

A naked preschooler? OMG, call the police!

A four-year-old boy in British Columbia made headlines this week for playing outdoors naked—otherwise known as "just being a kid."

Jennifer Pinarski

Should I tell my sensitive daughter that Lois Lilienstein died?

Should I tell my sensitive daughter that Lois Lilienstein died?

With the death of the beloved children’s performer, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk wonders whether or not to broach the subject at home.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

What I love most about being a single mom

What I love most about being a single mom

As a single mom, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk makes all the big parenting decisions on her own—and she wouldn't want it any other way.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

What's so wrong with a birthday party registry?

Jennifer Pinarski defends the mom who wrote a so-called "demanding party invitation" for her child's first birthday.

Jennifer Pinarski

10 ways the Apple Watch makes life easier for parents

10 ways the Apple Watch makes life easier for parents

Simplify family meals, track your finances, travel lighter and more, all at your wrist, with the Apple Watch.

Mike Yawney

Family fun in Quebec

Family fun in Quebec

Leah Rumack takes her family on a picturesque trip through the Eastern Townships of Quebec.

Leah Rumack

What you need to know about your carbon monoxide detector

What you need to know about your carbon monoxide detector

The law mandates carbon monoxide detectors in many places. Wonder why? Here’s what you need to know about these life-saving devices.

Kim Shiffman

Poor toddler sleep may cause anxiety, depression: Study

Poor toddler sleep may cause anxiety, depression: Study

A recent study looked at the toddler sleep habits of 18-month-olds and the emotional well-being of those same kids at age five. The results were surprising.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

April 15 is Talk To Our Kids About Money Day. Parents reveal to Jennifer Pinarski how much they discuss family finances with their kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

Community's fight with free-range parents continues

Community's fight with free-range parents continues

The children of free-range parents Danielle and Alexander Meitiv were picked up and held by police on Sunday.

Jennifer Pinarski

Running while pregnant is good for baby's heart: Study

Running while pregnant is good for baby's heart: Study

New research suggests that running while pregnant may reduce congenital heart defects in babies.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids who try alcohol more likely to drink sooner: Study

Kids who try alcohol more likely to drink sooner: Study

A new study challenges the idea that kids who sip alcohol sooner teaches them to drink responsibly.

Jennifer Pinarski

I didn’t become a solo parent as a last resort

I didn’t become a solo parent as a last resort

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk wants people to know she chose to become a solo parent.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk