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10 reasons this mom hates Frozen

10 reasons this mom hates Frozen

It seems like every kid on the planet is obsessed with Frozen, but Tara-Michelle Ziniuk isn't buying into all the hype.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

The latest baby gear launched at the Consumer Electronics Show takes the urge to hover to a new, high-tech level.

Jennifer Pinarski

Glad your kids are back in school? Well, I'm not

Glad your kids are back in school? Well, I'm not

After a holiday break spent bonding with her four-year-old daughter, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk is surprised by her reluctance to return to their routine.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Toboggan bans slowly spreading across North America

Toboggan bans slowly spreading across North America

Prohibiting sledding is yet one more restriction that's contributing to a risk-averse generation of kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

Stop creating a picture-perfect childhood

Stop creating a picture-perfect childhood

Jennifer Pinarski resolves to capture all her children's moments on camera, not just the perfect ones.

Jennifer Pinarski

Parenting in a fear-based world

Parenting in a fear-based world

Raising kids these days is a scary prospect.

Jennifer Pinarski

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 3

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 3

Get your family excited about healthy active living with this weekly Healthy Family Challenge!

Today's Parent

Celebrating the holidays without extended family

Celebrating the holidays without extended family

One mom creates her own Hanukkah traditions for her small family of two.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

New research gives hope to mothers at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

My love-hate relationship with full-day kindergarten

My love-hate relationship with full-day kindergarten

The demands of full-day kindergarten leaves one mom questioning whether or not to pull her child from the program.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why I'm breaking up with my blog

Why I'm breaking up with my blog

After blogging for nine years, our senior editor Tracy Chappell is ready to take a break.

Tracy Chappell

How my spirited child makes me a better parent

How my spirited child makes me a better parent

A sensitive and unpredictable kid can test any parent’s patience—but can also teach valuable life lessons.

Jennifer Pinarski

The debate: Should kids miss school for a family vacation?

The debate: Should kids miss school for a family vacation?

Two parents debate whether it's appropriate to pull your kids out of school for a family vacation. What's your take?

Mike Usinger

My preschooler is obsessed with death

My preschooler is obsessed with death

As a parent, it's hard to find the right words when your little one starts asking questions about death.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

5 realistic resolutions for stay-at-home moms

5 realistic resolutions for stay-at-home moms

Less guilt, more fun and three more ways that stay-at-home moms can have a great new year.

Jennifer Pinarski

High-fives banned: Is stranger danger to blame?

High-fives banned: Is stranger danger to blame?

A crossing guard in Peterborough, Ont., has been banned from giving students high-fives. Is stranger danger to blame?

Jennifer Pinarski

Stay-at-home mom: The resume dilemma

Stay-at-home mom: The resume dilemma

Would you list being a stay-at-home mom on your resume? Jennifer asks other moms and the response may surprise you.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids or husbands: Who holds your career back?

Kids or husbands: Who holds your career back?

The "mommy-track" is to blame for killing your career, according to a new study.

Jennifer Pinarski

Parenting an extreme extrovert... when you're an introvert

Parenting an extreme extrovert... when you're an introvert

Talking to strangers, always making new friends, leaving parties last: Parenting a social butterfly can be a challenge for introverts.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Free-range parenting: Why it's OK to rescue your kids

Free-range parenting: Why it's OK to rescue your kids

The secret to free-range parenting isn’t to leave kids to fend for themselves—it’s actually the opposite.

Jennifer Pinarski