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Parents of "twice exceptional" kids actually face lots of hurdles

Parents of "twice exceptional" kids actually face lots of hurdles

While giftedness is a strength, parenting a "twice exceptional" kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress.

Juliette François-Sévigny and Mathieu Pilon, The Conversation

Why I put dirty socks in my kids' lunch bags

Why I put dirty socks in my kids' lunch bags

Desperate to stop her kids from leaving their dirty socks around the house, one mom tried something wildly unconventional.

Rachel Cameron

Why Kids Shouldn't Wear Bulky Coats in Car Seats

Why Kids Shouldn't Wear Bulky Coats in Car Seats

A car seat technician explains the danger and offers up some simple alternatives to kids wearing bulky coats in car seats.

Kim Shiffman

Why I gave up trying to create the perfect Halloween costume

Why I gave up trying to create the perfect Halloween costume

Late-night sewing machine sessions and multiple trips to the craft store had this mom wondering—who was more interested in creating a memorable costume, them or me?

Julie Vick

After we split, my emotionally absent ex became Dad of the Year

After we split, my emotionally absent ex became Dad of the Year

When we were married, he flat out refused to to be an active parent. Since our separation, he is suddenly all about daddy-daughter time

Mae Peterson

How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex: An Age-By-Age Guide

How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex: An Age-By-Age Guide

This subject can be daunting— so we asked experts how to talk to kids about sex covering everything from intercourse, puberty, gender identity and consent.

Lindsay Kneteman

Four types of bullying every parent should know about

Four types of bullying every parent should know about

What are the different types of bullying and how can you spot them if your tween or teen is being targeted? Signs to look for and what to do next.

Stacey Stein

How to tell a parent their kid is a bully

How to tell a parent their kid is a bully

In many cases, you really shouldn't get involved. But if you're going to, here's how to do it right and avoid escalating the situation.

Dawn Yanek

We're always told to give kids choices—but here's where it can backfire

We're always told to give kids choices—but here's where it can backfire

Zehra Kamani

How to tell your child they have autism

How to tell your child they have autism

Raina Delisle

Tips for a Successful School Year When Your Kid Has ADHD

Tips for a Successful School Year When Your Kid Has ADHD

If you want to give your kid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder the best school year yet, follow these suggestions.

Keith McArthur

Here’s my challenge to white parents this school year

Here’s my challenge to white parents this school year

I’m tired. Tired of fighting for the education system to be more equitable. But white parents, you can help me.

Kearie Daniel

Can 15 Minutes a Day Transform Your Kid's Behaviour?

Can 15 Minutes a Day Transform Your Kid's Behaviour?

Some experts say giving your kid a small amount of undivided attention everyday can do wonders for their behaviour. Here's what happened when we tried it.

Claire Sibonney

3 simple ways to teach kids to have empathy for others

3 simple ways to teach kids to have empathy for others

Empathy is not a fixed trait—it can be fostered by parents, teachers and caregivers. Here are three ways to teach kids empathy.

Sheri Madigan

Kristen Bell's Philosophy On Bathing Kids? ‘Wait For The Stink’

Kristen Bell's Philosophy On Bathing Kids? ‘Wait For The Stink’

Jessica Pollack

Can I Be A Great Mom and Not Lose Myself in the Process?

Can I Be A Great Mom and Not Lose Myself in the Process?

Colleen Seto

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

Public places can be hard if your kid has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These strategies will help you leave the house without losing your cool.

Keith McArthur

7 milestones to celebrate when you have two kids

7 milestones to celebrate when you have two kids

These milestones may not be listed in the baby books, but they're definitely major achievements familiar to parents of two kids.

Mandy Milks

How I taught my three-year-old daughter to stand up for herself at the playground

How I taught my three-year-old daughter to stand up for herself at the playground

I'm giving her the kind of lesson that I never got. I’m trying to be the model she needs because I know how much is at stake for women.

Heather Lanier

Why dads in Canada are more involved in raising their kids than those in the U.S.

Why dads in Canada are more involved in raising their kids than those in the U.S.

Dads in Canada outperformed their U.S. counterparts on almost every measure.

Kevin Shafer, The Conversation