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13 parenting gems from the funniest dad on Twitter’s new book

13 parenting gems from the funniest dad on Twitter’s new book

James Breakwell, the internet-famous dad known as @XplodingUnicorn, has a new book out that will make parents feel better about their child-rearing skills.

Sarah Mariotti

Hey, helicopter parents—I'm your kid's teacher and we need to talk

Hey, helicopter parents—I'm your kid's teacher and we need to talk

In an open letter to helicopter parents, an elementary school teacher reveals nine extremely annoying things that parents seem to do ALL. THE. TIME.

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7 no-fail strategies to get your kid to listen

7 no-fail strategies to get your kid to listen

WHY won't they listen! If you find yourself wondering this, we are here to help with these tricks that fellow parents swear-by.

Susan Goldberg

How to find an ABA therapist for your child with autism

How to find an ABA therapist for your child with autism

The right ABA therapist needs to be both qualified and a good fit for your whole family. Here's how to find one that suits your child's needs

Joel Yanofsky

5 tips for helping your kid with ADHD have better playdates

5 tips for helping your kid with ADHD have better playdates

Kids who are impulsive, hyperactive and distractible can sometimes struggle with friendships—here’s how to help them handle social situations.

Keith McArthur

How to get your kids to help with chores

How to get your kids to help with chores

When it comes to chores, family therapist and author Jennifer Kolari keeps things simple: If you mess it up, you clean it up. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for more advice on how to get your kids to tidy up.

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How to not raise a sexist pig

How to not raise a sexist pig

The news about Weinstein isn't exactly a teachable moment for my toddler son, but I want to raise him to be a man who will challenge that culture of silence

Micah Toub

Best parenting quotes from Canada's favourite Ryans

Best parenting quotes from Canada's favourite Ryans

We asked 1,500 Canadians which Ryan they liked better: Gosling or Reynolds. But we figure, why can't we choose both?

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4 ways to help kids with autism have great playdates

4 ways to help kids with autism have great playdates

It’s a myth that kids with autism don’t want to play with other kids, but sometimes they need a little support with their social lives.

Joel Yanofsky

15 working mom confessions

15 working mom confessions

Whether you work at home or outside the home, juggling everything is hard. These working mom tips and tricks can help busy families get through the week.

Mandy Milks

5 simple screen-time rules from a teacher who’s seen them work

5 simple screen-time rules from a teacher who’s seen them work

Take it from a middle-school teacher and mom: Kids need to manage their online activities—and parents need to help them do it.

Rebecca Young, Common Sense Media

Can you actually raise a baby free from gender?

Can you actually raise a baby free from gender?

Is it a boy or girl? In order to free their kids from gender pressures, for some new parents, the answer is neither.

Rachel Giese, Chatelaine

#ThisIsMyLife: Parents you'll meet at school council

#ThisIsMyLife: Parents you'll meet at school council

If you've ever volunteered at your kid's school, you know exactly who these PTA parents are.

Leah Rumack

Does my kid have ADHD?: Red flags to watch out for

Does my kid have ADHD?: Red flags to watch out for

Your kid’s teacher says your child can’t focus or sit still. Could the cause be attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Keith McArthur

My daughter wasn’t supposed to walk—now she’s a cheerleader for Team Canada

My daughter wasn’t supposed to walk—now she’s a cheerleader for Team Canada

Was I afraid she would fall or fail? Absolutely. But all those months of forcing myself to stay behind the glass were good training for me, too.

Lisa Thornbury

Sorry, kids—I'll never be THAT mom

Sorry, kids—I'll never be THAT mom

The Pinterest mom. The PTA mom. The mom who leaves notes in the lunch box and always buys organic. Sorry, kids—that's just not me.

Joanna Myers

4 myths about what causes ADHD—and why they’re totally wrong

4 myths about what causes ADHD—and why they’re totally wrong

These misconceptions about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are unhelpful and annoying to parents of kids with it. Let’s get the facts straight!

Keith McArthur

What Apple's new iOS 12 parental controls mean for you

What Apple's new iOS 12 parental controls mean for you

The moment many parents have been waiting for—the ability to control their kids' phones—is finally here. Here is the breakdown.

Christine Elgersma, Common Sense Media

When you and your partner have different parenting styles

When you and your partner have different parenting styles

Do you and your partner have different parenting styles? Don't fret. Psychotherapist Liza Finlay lays out the do's and don'ts.

Liza Finlay

How do I become a more patient parent?

How do I become a more patient parent?

Feel like you're constantly losing your cool? See how parenting expert Ann Douglas answers, "How do I become a more patient parent?" in our short video.

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