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When you have to give birth in secret

When you have to give birth in secret

Indigenous children are, to put it mildly, overrepresented in Canada’s child-welfare system. So parents and activists are going to great lengths to protect their kids.

Kyle Edwards, Maclean's

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Despite my determination to never put my children through the anxiety of a jailhouse visit, when my son asked to see his dad, I couldn’t say no.

Judith Hahne

Are We Better Off Waiting To Be Older Parents?

Are We Better Off Waiting To Be Older Parents?

As more women choose to have children in middle age, they feel that they’re excelling as parents, their kids are happy and the downsides are no big deal.

Katrina Onstad

Choosing the right toddler shoes

Toddler development

Choosing the right toddler shoes

Finding the proper toddler shoes that fit and provide good support requires a few important steps. Here's how to shop for your little one's first pair.

Lola Augustine Brown

A hand-holding guide to IEPs

A hand-holding guide to IEPs

This is your guide to the Individualized Education Plan: what it is, how to get one and why and IEP may be the key to your kid’s success.

Claire Gagne

The invisible part of special-needs parenting is what makes it so tough

The invisible part of special-needs parenting is what makes it so tough

It's super hard to parent through issues in private that nobody can see, that nobody really gets and nobody wants to talk about.

Jacqueline Miller

Why you shouldn’t force your kids to hug relatives

Why you shouldn’t force your kids to hug relatives

Forcing your child to hug an aunt or uncle might seem like an education in kindness, but you’re actually teaching them a dangerous lesson about consent.

Nadine Thornhill

First time field trip volunteer? Here's what you need to know

First time field trip volunteer? Here's what you need to know

Thinking about being a field trip volunteer for your kid's next big outing? Here are some dos and don'ts that will come in handy.

Nadine Silverthorne

The ultimate parents' guide to podcasts for kids

The ultimate parents' guide to podcasts for kids

Here's everything you need to know to download, stream and listen to this trending (and gloriously screen-free!) form of entertainment.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

10 inclusive playgrounds in Canada where kids with disabilities will love to play

10 inclusive playgrounds in Canada where kids with disabilities will love to play

At these Canadian playparks, kids with mobility, sensory and sight challenges can get active and have fun alongside non-disabled peers.

Lisa Kadane

Is yelling at your kids as bad as spanking?

Is yelling at your kids as bad as spanking?

Research claiming yelling at kids is as harmful as hitting or spanking has many parents worried. Learn about the long-term effects for your family.

Lisa van de Geyn

The way your toddler looks at your face could be an early sign of autism

The way your toddler looks at your face could be an early sign of autism

A new technique that analyzes kids' eye-gaze patterns might be the key to helping doctors more quickly and accurately diagnose autism.

Anita Layton

Yes, I celebrate my kids’ tiny accomplishments—with balloons and cake

Yes, I celebrate my kids’ tiny accomplishments—with balloons and cake

The kids passed swimming lessons? We’re having ice cream for dinner! In our house, the smallest accomplishments are worth celebrating.

Leslie Kennedy

What’s The Difference Between A Tantrum And A Meltdown?

What’s The Difference Between A Tantrum And A Meltdown?

They can look the same, but their causes are wildly different—as are the best ways to handle them. Here’s how to tell what’s what.

Lisa Kadane

6 autism-friendly airports parents and caregivers should know about

6 autism-friendly airports parents and caregivers should know about

These airports want to make flying less stressful for kids with sensory sensitivities.

Valerie Howes

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

From skipping hot lunches and birthday parties to relying on food banks, the secret struggle of parenting on the poverty line.

Raina Delisle

I coped with my son’s special needs by throwing myself into my job

I coped with my son’s special needs by throwing myself into my job

But then I got fired—and had to find a new identity apart from my work.

Imogen Wallace

Questions you should be asking during a nanny interview

Questions you should be asking during a nanny interview

Seeking out a nanny for your family can feel overwhelming, so we've rounded up some questions you should be asking your future Mrs. Doubtfire.

Amanda Naccarato

How education cuts helped me teach my son to be an activist

How education cuts helped me teach my son to be an activist

The letter my son sent to the province to protest education cuts in Ontario is a sneak peek into his mind—and heart—that I hadn't seen before.

Louise Gleeson

Yes, people like me can have babies

Yes, people like me can have babies

What it’s like to give birth as a woman with a physical disability.

Kalli Anderson