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10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone mentions their kid has ASD—these pointers will help keep your autism talk on track.

Joel Yanofsky

It’s true—motherhood is making you smarter!

It’s true—motherhood is making you smarter!

Although the debate continues, the connotations of the terms “baby brain” or “mommy brain” increasingly seem misleading.

Alexandra Shimo

10 signs you're probably done having kids

10 signs you're probably done having kids

Not sure if your family's complete yet? Here are 10 telltale signs you're probably done having kids.

Ashley Bennion

10 signs you're probably not done having kids

10 signs you're probably not done having kids

Not sure if your family’s complete yet? Here are 10 telltale signs you’re probably not done having kids.

Ashley Bennion

Take it from the pros: 18 tips for keeping your kids' stuff organized

Take it from the pros: 18 tips for keeping your kids' stuff organized

These solutions from daycare workers and child-development experts will help you conquer the household chaos that comes with having kids.

Cathie Kryczka

I never imagined a second pregnancy would be this hard

I never imagined a second pregnancy would be this hard

My doctor told me not to lift my 6-year-old with cerebral palsy during my second pregnancy, but this put a gap between us that I worried wouldn't go away.

Anchel Krishna

11 parenting trends that will affect you in 2018

11 parenting trends that will affect you in 2018

Parenting in 2018 will throw the spotlight on feminism, marijuana culture, longer parental leaves, better food choices and adorable baby names.

Claire Sibonney

10 ways the mom experience is different when you're an introvert

10 ways the mom experience is different when you're an introvert

I've never really minded being an introvert in a world geared to extroverts. But everything changed when I had kids.

Joanna Myers

7 parenting trends we hope will finally die in 2018

7 parenting trends we hope will finally die in 2018

From ridiculously elaborate cake-smash photos to handmade leprechaun traps (they're a thing!), here are the parenting trends that I'm so totally over.

Kristen Thompson

How to send the right message about alcohol to your kids

How to send the right message about alcohol to your kids

I don’t have to turn myself into a prohibitionist—and I shouldn’t—for the sake of my kids. But I can start some important conversations.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

We all know that moderation in all things is the key to health. But what does moderation actually mean when it comes to alcohol?

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

7 health risks you take with every drink of alcohol

7 health risks you take with every drink of alcohol

We’ve done a fairly good job of talking about the risks of smoking. Alcohol, carries health risks as well and yet there are no standard warnings on labels.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

28 celebrity parents of multiples

28 celebrity parents of multiples

Lots of celebrities are having twins (even triplets) these days! Find out which of your favourite celebs are parents of multiples.

Haley Overland

Relationship savers for parents with special-needs kids

Relationship savers for parents with special-needs kids

“All relationships have their tense moments. But throw a child with special needs into the family dynamic and it creates a special kind of stress.”

Lisa Kadane

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

Getting enough sleep can be difficult during the business of the holiday season, but it's important for kids' health to grab enough shut-eye.

Liz Krieger

Every kid needs to experience Wonder, then have this talk

Every kid needs to experience Wonder, then have this talk

As the mother of a child with disabilities, I’ve got shocking news from the schoolyard about how kids really talk to someone who looks different.

Kara Melissa Sharp

4 things I wish I’d known about foster parenting

4 things I wish I’d known about foster parenting

"Foster parenting has shaped us in ways I never could have imagined. But there are still things I wish I'd known that would've made things a little easier."

Lindsay Smith

Why spanking now could lead to relationship violence later in life

Why spanking now could lead to relationship violence later in life

A new study has found that kids who are spanked more are more likely to exhibit relationship violence when they're older.

Liz Krieger

Why do I rush to apologize for my daughter’s feelings?

Why do I rush to apologize for my daughter’s feelings?

A big part of teaching children about consent is allowing them to have their own feelings. But so often we get caught up in how others see us as parents.

Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Chatelaine

Given my chronic depression, I’m scared to have kids

Given my chronic depression, I’m scared to have kids

"I had always pictured myself with a family; I even had baby names picked out...But I wondered if my dream of having children would ever become reality."

KRISTEN HUTCHISON, Chatelaine