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Is it sibling bullying? How to tell when the fighting has gone too far

Is it sibling bullying? How to tell when the fighting has gone too far

Fighting with siblings is a childhood rite of passage, but sometimes it goes too far. Here's how to tell if it's sibling bullying.

Colleen Seto

12 travel destinations that kids with autism will love

12 travel destinations that kids with autism will love

These airports, attractions, cruises, resorts and destinations go the extra mile for kids with autism and other special needs.

Lisa Kadane

Why the new Gerber Baby is step in the right direction—but just a small one

Why the new Gerber Baby is step in the right direction—but just a small one

Little Lucas Warren’s win is a heartening moment for people living with disabilities. But it’s also a reminder that we’ve got a diversity-casting problem.

Katie Underwood, Chatelaine

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

I Want to be a Mother for More Than Just One Hour a Day

A long commute to work means that I have to cram a whole lot of parenting into one measly hour. Can’t more companies embrace flex work schedules?

Kearie Daniel

Early research shows promise for new autism drug

Early research shows promise for new autism drug

Researchers are hopeful about a medication under development to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Arlene Karidis

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

Travelling with a child on the spectrum can be daunting, but a little extra preparation will make things go smoother for the whole family.

Joel Yanofsky

What’s the internet’s problem with Tom Brady kissing his son?

What’s the internet’s problem with Tom Brady kissing his son?

During an episode of Tom vs. Time, the New England Patriots’ quarterback sparked controversy, sharing a lengthy kiss on the lips with his 11-year-old.

Rob Jowett

A mom called a bar and asked if the bartender was gay for the sweetest reason

A mom called a bar and asked if the bartender was gay for the sweetest reason

A gay bar in Mississippi got a random call from a woman just looking for some parenting advice. What the bartender said to her was perfection.

Kevin John Siazon

7 fun activities to help reluctant readers

7 fun activities to help reluctant readers

Appeal to your kid’s unique learning style with these seven multisensory games that boost literacy and create new readers.

Vanessa Milne

When will I start feeling like my adopted sons’ mother?

When will I start feeling like my adopted sons’ mother?

Will my identity change when I sign the adoption papers? The day they come home? A month from now? Or will I always be just some nice woman?

Wendy Litner

Comic jokes about replacing “R-word” in new sketch—and it’s awful

Comic jokes about replacing “R-word” in new sketch—and it’s awful

Comedian Tom Segura's Netflix special, "Disgraceful," provokes anger from families with children who have Down syndrome and bullying retaliation by fans.

Krizia Ramos

Co-parenting after you’ve left an abusive relationship

Co-parenting after you’ve left an abusive relationship

Leaving an abusive partner doesn’t always end the cycle of violence, but these strategies can make it easier to cope.

Caitlin Crawshaw

When did being an average student become a bad thing?

When did being an average student become a bad thing?

We live in an era where achieving average grades or performance is seen as deficient—but some people are challenging that assumption.

Sara Lindberg

I made my kids eat crickets

I made my kids eat crickets

Crickets are a nutritious, environmentally friendly and sustainable food option. Are they yummy? One mom serves up bug crackers, energy bars and smoothies.

Sheri Segal Glick

Still horny after all these kids

Still horny after all these kids

Jessica Goode* can't wait to get into her husband's pants—once their three kids are asleep, of course.

Today's Parent

This toddler and tween show the power of song in viral video

This toddler and tween show the power of song in viral video

Every word this two-year-old can speak, he learned through singing.

Rob Jowett

7 times these TV moms nailed parenting

7 times these TV moms nailed parenting

These TV mothers have exceptional kids and exceptional parenting styles to match. Here are some of our fave small-screen mom moments.

Valerie Howes

The importance of teaching kids to trust their gut

The importance of teaching kids to trust their gut

Nearly 90 percent of children who experience sexual abuse know their abuser. It’s important that they can trust their own instincts.

Nadine Thornhill

How to help your non-verbal child communicate

How to help your non-verbal child communicate

When speech doesn’t come easily, your nonverbal child can use other high- and low-tech tools and strategies to get their message across.

Arlene Karidis

Was having kids a mistake?

Was having kids a mistake?

With mounting parenting pressures, missed career opportunities, not to mention sheer exhaustion, a growing number of women are thinking the unthinkable: "I regret having kids."

Anne Kingston, Maclean's