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How changes to the Ontario Autism Program will hurt kids like my son

How changes to the Ontario Autism Program will hurt kids like my son

The Ontario Autism Program gives families a lump sum of cash based on age and income. This criteria unfortunately ignores a child’s actual needs.

Janet McLaughlin

Why I removed my tattoos after having kids

Why I removed my tattoos after having kids

Tattooed women like Courtney Love and Drew Barrymore used to be my idols, but after having my kids, I realized I didn’t need a bunch of tattoos to tell the world who I was.

Deana Morton

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

For starters there are more ﬂexible and more realistic models of what it means to be “a good dad” as compared to “a good mom.”

Ann Douglas

Having autism made me a better mother

Having autism made me a better mother

Laura James only learned that she had autism at the age of 45, after her kids were grown. But in many ways it helped—rather than hurt—her ability to parent.

Laura James

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

I was the most committed free-range parent around. But I had no idea that having a teenager would tempt me to give it up for good.

Hilary Achauer

This Black History Month, I Want to Teach My Son the Story of triumph

This Black History Month, I Want to Teach My Son the Story of triumph

I want to make sure that my son sees strength in his colour and culture and that he has the tools to combat any prejudice he might face.

Tanya Hayles

How a chicken taught my son to live

How a chicken taught my son to live

"She set him on a path to healing he might not have found without her."

Christen Shepherd

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

Meds, picky eating and fewer opportunities to join in organized sports can lead to weight issues for kids with autism. Here’s how to help.

Valerie Howes

These stock images show what parenting's really like (NOT!)

These stock images show what parenting's really like (NOT!)

Oh, us. We're, like, so photogenic and totally relatable. Look at us doing all of our relatable parenting things in these stock images.

Amy Valm

6 ways to manage guilt about how your divorce will affect your kids

6 ways to manage guilt about how your divorce will affect your kids

Immediately after you tell your kids the news, the guilt starts to spread. It won't go away any time soon—but there are ways to manage it.

I. J. Schecter

Chrissy Teigen opens up about baby weight and balancing two kids

Chrissy Teigen opens up about baby weight and balancing two kids

The social-media star gets candid about her post-baby body, the challenges of parenting two little ones and how to be in the moment with your kids.

Chelsea Dolan

5 ways to block porn on your kid's devices

5 ways to block porn on your kid's devices

It's not always easy to prevent kids from seeing explicit content online, but here are some ways to limit what shows up on their devices.

Caroline Knorr

After You Turn 40, Being A Mom Gets Better Than Ever

After You Turn 40, Being A Mom Gets Better Than Ever

Turning 40 isn’t as scary as it seems. Knowing who you are, combined with finally getting a good night’s sleep, is a recipe for a great decade.

Joanna Myers

Simple self-care tips for parents of kids with ADHD

Simple self-care tips for parents of kids with ADHD

So you’re caring for a kid who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What are you doing to also take care of you?

Keith McArthur

Should You Let Your Kid Make YouTube Videos?

Should You Let Your Kid Make YouTube Videos?

Lots of kids want to make YouTube videos these days. But before you hand over your phone and set up a YouTube account, read this first.

Christine Persaud

6 parenting trends we hope will finally die in 2019

6 parenting trends we hope will finally die in 2019

Milk bath maternity shoots, play teepees and umbilical cord jewellery: let's leave these trends in 2018, please.

Ariel Brewster

5 questions to ask your kid before you agree to get them a smartphone

5 questions to ask your kid before you agree to get them a smartphone

Before you take the plunge, make sure they (and you!) are ready for this big step with five conversation starters that get everyone on the same page.

Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

Katie noticed that the parents in her fave Christmas movies are struggling, but a little Christmas cheer fixes them. Except that doesn’t happen in real life.

Katie Dupuis

#ThisIsMyLife: New Year's resolutions for moms

#ThisIsMyLife: New Year's resolutions for moms

New year, new you. So long 2018, maybe 2019 will finally be the year you only forget to pick up your kid from school like, once.

Leah Rumack

What having a Christmas baby is really like

What having a Christmas baby is really like

When a birthday is both merry and happy: One mom shares the story of her son’s Christmas Eve birth.

Jennifer Pinarski