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This woman did the most wonderful thing for a kid she'll never meet

This woman did the most wonderful thing for a kid she'll never meet

Even if you're squeamish like Heather, you might be so inspired by her story that you'll want to do what she did to save a child's life.

Valerie Howes

My trans child can tell me who she is—no brain scan required

My trans child can tell me who she is—no brain scan required 

New research reveals MRI scans show transgender kids are very much who they say they are—but what are the implications of demanding objective proof? 

Amanda Jetté Knox

How to take care of kids when you have a migraine

How to take care of kids when you have a migraine

When a migraine strikes, all you want to do is crawl under the covers in a darkened room. But how do you handle the situation with kids in your care?

Naomi Boshari

11 allegedly 'genius' parenting hacks that are actually total garbage

11 allegedly 'genius' parenting hacks that are actually total garbage

The internet is full of parenting hacks, but a lot of them are completely ridiculous. Maybe don't try these at home.

Amy Valm

My first day back at work at Parliament—with my 10-week-old baby

My first day back at work at Parliament—with my 10-week-old baby

Karina Gould, the democratic institutions minister was back at work, baby in tow. And everyone, including Justin Trudeau, wanted to meet Oliver.

Meagan Campbell

Today’s Parent Launches ADHD Book for Canadian parents

Today’s Parent Launches ADHD Book for Canadian parents

Find strategies, Canadian resources and tips from parents and experts on parenting your child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Valerie Howes

How to talk to young kids about tough topics in the news

How to talk to young kids about tough topics in the news

When we parents struggle to digest the news these days, how do we talk to kids about everything from school shootings to sexual predators?

Dawn Yanek

10 alternatives to making your kid say sorry

10 alternatives to making your kid say sorry

Don’t force your kids to apologize, teach them how to make amends with these 10 powerful alternatives to saying sorry.

Lisa Highfield

On my first Mother's day I felt like an imposter

On my first Mother's day I felt like an imposter

On my first Mother's Day, I was having serious bonding issues with my baby and didn't feel like I deserved to be celebrated.

Leslie Kennedy

An accurate test for predicting autism in babies could be on the horizon

An accurate test for predicting autism in babies could be on the horizon

A promising new diagnostic tool could make it possible to screen babies for ASD, so they can receive offer earlier interventions.

Arlene Karidis

5 ways to be a more playful parent

5 ways to be a more playful parent

On any given day there are plenty of frustrating moments with kids. Making fun your default is a whole new (and effective) way to play it.

Janet Smith

How To Tell Kids About Divorce: An Age-By-Age Guide

How To Tell Kids About Divorce: An Age-By-Age Guide

The news that Mom and Dad are separating hits a two-year-old and a 10-year-old differently. Here’s how to help children handle it at any age.

John Hoffman

Please stop treating my daughter like a princess

Please stop treating my daughter like a princess

In this #MeToo era, it's no secret that inequality among the sexes persists. If there's one thing I want to teach my daughter, it's that it's unacceptable.

Chantal Martineau

Why we should not blame autism in the Toronto van attack

Why we should not blame autism in the Toronto van attack

Alek Minassian possibly had ASD—but that would not explain the violent crimes he was charged with. Such speculation leaves autism families vulnerable.

Valerie Howes

The worst age to have kids in terms of your career

The worst age to have kids in terms of your career

When women have kids during these years, they are most affected by the wage gap. So here it is, the worst age to have kids.

Leah McLaren

Autism rates see a staggering hike in past two years

Autism rates see a staggering hike in past two years

A new US report shows a 15 percent increase in the prevalence of ASD in kids. Early intervention and accessing resources are key to improving outcomes.

Valerie Howes

A new way to help kids with autism manage their emotions

A new way to help kids with autism manage their emotions

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has long been used to treat anxiety, but a new study suggests it could help kids on the spectrum with anger, sadness and depression too.

Valerie Howes

The joke about overprotective dads isn't funny

The joke about overprotective dads isn't funny

Dads who love and respect their daughters need to stop making jokes like this.

Leah McLaren

Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education

Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education

You’ve baked cupcakes and now the school council wants volunteers for the spring fair. Is there a better solution to the underfunding of public education?

Kerry Clare

Parents who smoke pot

Parents who smoke pot

When parents post #wineoclock memes on Facebook, no one bats an eye. So why is there still a huge stigma around moms and dads who use marijuana?

Jennifer Goldberg