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My baby was born at 26 weeks and I shared it all on Instagram

My baby was born at 26 weeks and I shared it all on Instagram

Social media is about connection. For me, it was a lifeline to others as I laid in my hospital bed, waiting to deliver my baby extremely prematurely.

Autumn Kimball

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

Getting potential employers to take you seriously after an extended parenting leave can be a challenge. Here are some tips for landing a new gig.

Lisa Kadane

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

When a child has a physical, mental or neurological condition that’s not visible to observers, getting a medical diagnosis can take some parental pushing.

Paula Fitzgibbons

What Oprah knows for sure about adverse childhood experiences

What Oprah knows for sure about adverse childhood experiences

The evidence is piling up: we need a drastically different approach to parenting, teaching and healthcare for kids who've experienced trauma.

Arlene Karidis

This mom internet-shamed her kids and we have questions

This mom internet-shamed her kids and we have questions

This mom-of-two's punishment has been shared almost 40 thousand times, and while many people are applauding the mom, we're still not too sure

Today's Parent

Why every dad should take paternity leave

Why every dad should take paternity leave

Every dad should take a paternity leave—the month I took with each of my kids made me not only a better parent but also a better husband.

Tyler Wade

7 surprisingly easy ways to fight your screen addiction

7 surprisingly easy ways to fight your screen addiction

We get it—you need your phone and it's so hard to put it down. So Common Sense Media has rounded up seven easy ways (yes, easy!) to limit your screen time.

Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media

The Difficult Decision to Medicate ADHD or Not

The Difficult Decision to Medicate ADHD or Not

As big decisions go, how to treat a child diagnosed with ADHD is an exceptionally hard one. And many parents agonize over whether to medicate or not.

Leah McLaren

What life is like for kids with rare genetic conditions

What life is like for kids with rare genetic conditions

The intimate photos in An Ordinary Day share an inside look into the daily triumphs and challenges of kids with rare genetic conditions.

Jennifer Chen

How being a dad affects your career (spoiler: it doesn't)

How being a dad affects your career (spoiler: it doesn't)

A new survey of Canadian men shows that they don't suffer the same negative career effects from parenthood that moms do.

Today's Parent

How to tell your kids a loved one has cancer

How to tell your kids a loved one has cancer

“It was heartbreaking, but I was also bursting with pride that my girls could be so articulate and have a conversation about cancer.”

Raina Delisle

Why having a sibling actually makes you a better person

Why having a sibling actually makes you a better person

A new study shows that kids who are kind, supportive and understanding influence their siblings to act and behave in similar ways.

Marc Jambon

10 things NOT to say to the parent of a child with ADHD

10 things NOT to say to the parent of a child with ADHD

When your kid has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, you hear a lot of unsolicited comments and advice. Please give us parents a little credit!

Julie McCann

I agonized over whether my infant son should get cosmetic surgery

I agonized over whether my infant son should get cosmetic surgery

“Should I be worried?” is a question I asked myself a lot during the first few months of parenthood. But when it came to my son’s microform cleft, I decided to give him the choice for what he wanted to do.

Chantal Braganza

They gave this kid his dream shot, but he deserves a real one

They gave this kid his dream shot, but he deserves a real one

Why is full participation in school sports still treated as a privilege and not a right for kids with disabilities?

Valerie Howes

Advice from a dad who swears too much

Advice from a dad who swears too much

It’s easy to forget that compared to adults, kid hearing is at a canine level. Here are some lessons learned from a guy who can’t control his mouth.

Cameron French

I’ve waited so long to show my daughter a film like Black Panther

I’ve waited so long to show my daughter a film like Black Panther

There hasn’t been a ton of role models to choose from, which is why I bought tickets for Black Panther weeks in advance. It did not let us down.

Jaeda Laurez

Trudeau says Liberals are considering use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave

Trudeau says Liberals are considering use-it-or-lose-it paternity leave

The idea would be similar to the paternity leave policy in Quebec—new fathers receive up to five weeks of paid leave that covers 70 percent of their income.

Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

Loneliness of single fatherhood having tragic effects

Loneliness of single fatherhood having tragic effects

New Canadian study finds disturbing stats about single fathers compared with single mothers and partnered dads.

Cameron French

How to deal with attachment issues

How to deal with attachment issues

A strong bond between parent and child is crucial—it leads to positive emotional development and a sense of security. And it can be strengthened at any age.

Christen Shepherd