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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

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

If you’re a new parent, prepare for an onslaught of unsolicited, not-so-helpful comments from others. Here are our tips on handling unwanted baby advice.

Stacey Stein

Before your kid is diagnosed with ADHD, consider this

Before your kid is diagnosed with ADHD, consider this

A new study from Finland reveals the surprising reason why ADHD is sometimes misdiagnosed among schoolkids.

Valerie Howes

Why I don't use Santa as a bribe for good behaviour

Why I don't use Santa as a bribe for good behaviour

"Leveraging Christmas runs counter to the very point of the holiday, which should be more about generosity, goodwill and love."

Kristen Thompson

Have an angry kid? This free program is here to help

Have an angry kid? This free program is here to help

An innovative program called SNAP is helping teach self-control and emotional regulation to kids with behavioural issues.

Jill Buchner

Should you tell your kid they were an accident?

Should you tell your kid they were an accident?

Just because you didn’t plan your pregnancy doesn’t mean you don’t love your child just the same—but should you tell them?

Julia Seidl

14 Signs Your Daughter May Have ADHD

14 Signs Your Daughter May Have ADHD

Does your daughter misplace things all the time? Assessment scales for ADHD tend to use data from boys so the signs in girls may not be what you expect.

Meadow Schroeder

Why are parents so defensive about play teepees?

Why are parents so defensive about play teepees?

Overcoming centuries of cultural appropriation may seem scary, but when you shift your focus to respect and consent instead of outrage, it gets much easier.

Alicia Elliott

What are your social media pet peeves?

What are your social media pet peeves?

Oversharing, pretending everything is rosy, too many selfies … seriously, the list goes on. These parents reveal their biggest social media pet peeves.

Today's Parent

My daughter has Down syndrome and I wouldn't change a thing

My daughter has Down syndrome and I wouldn't change a thing

Down syndrome diagnosis: Tara McCallan grieved all of the dreams she had for her little one. Now she can't imagine life any other way.

Tara McCallan

My bonkers phone call with Spencer Pratt shows he’s an adorable dad

My bonkers phone call with Spencer Pratt shows he’s an adorable dad

Has fatherhood changed Spencer Pratt? The new dad dishes about Heidi, Hills babies, hummingbirds and the power of crystals.

Alanna Evans, Flare.com

This Down syndrome campaign is fan-f*cking-tastic

This Down syndrome campaign is fan-f*cking-tastic

A potty-mouthed new Canadian Down Syndrome Society PSA reveals the one bad word you should never say to the parents of a baby with Down syndrome.

Valerie Howes

I was being treated for postpartum depression, but it wasn‘t getting any better

I was being treated for postpartum depression, but it wasn‘t getting any better

I’d fall into thick, foggy episodes of depression and then get massive bursts of energy. I knew there was something wrong; I just didn’t know what it was.

Stephanie Marie