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Justin Trudeau on family-first politics

Justin Trudeau on family-first politics

Chatelaine's latest article takes an inside look at Trudeau as a family first, pro-choice Liberal leader who's determined to gain the vote of Canadian women.

Carol Toller

Special-needs parenting: Using humour to educate others

Special-needs parenting: Using humour to educate others

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine when trying to explain the world of special needs parenting to others.

Anchel Krishna

Packing a diaper bag: The essentials

Packing a diaper bag: The essentials

Purses and totes are fabulous accessories, but wearing too many at once can hurt your shoulders, cramp your style and make it hard to hold onto your child. Here are a few packing tips to help make your on-the-go life easier—and prettier.

Aileen Brabazon

The debate: Would you tell your kids you’ve done drugs?

The debate: Would you tell your kids you’ve done drugs?

Sooner or later, the topic of drugs will come up with your kids. How open would you be? These two parents sound off on this hot topic.

Today's Parent

Working dads push for more family-friendly policies

Working dads push for more family-friendly policies

Working dads are the new working moms. And they’re making life better for women as well.

Denise Balkissoon

How to raise an appreciative child

How to raise an appreciative child

In a world where the focus is always on "I want" and "I want more," we explore how to raise an appreciative child.

Tracy Chappell

How to raise a confident kid

How to raise a confident kid

Here are eight basic tips for raising a confident kid.

Lisa Murphy

Special-needs parenting: A stranger saved my daughter's life

Special-needs parenting: A stranger saved my daughter's life

With the Canadian blood supply at an all-time low, one mom shares how an anonymous donor saved her daughter's life.

Anchel Krishna

Special needs parenting: Letter to myself four years ago

Special needs parenting: Letter to myself four years ago

As her daughter's birthday approaches, one mom reflects on what she would have loved to have told herself four years ago.

Anchel Krishna

Revenge of the teenage girl

Revenge of the teenage girl

Maclean's latest article looks at a new wave of teenage girls who are fighting back against stereotypes, social pressure and our sexed-up culture.

Anne Kingston

New baby, reluctant sibling

New baby, reluctant sibling

Linda Bream, psychologist

Time outs: Harmful or helpful?

Time outs: Harmful or helpful?

Can time outs do more harm than good? According to new research, parents should seek an alternative discipline method.

Jennifer Pinarski

The overwhelming process of filling out your child's IEP

The overwhelming process of filling out your child's IEP

Why creating your child's first Individual Education Plan (IEP) can feel like a daunting task.

Anchel Krishna

School permission form for my kid to get… a bible?!

School permission form for my kid to get… a bible?!

Is it appropriate for public schools to send home permission forms for kids to receive a free Gideon Bible? One mom says absolutely not.

Susan Goldberg

The humbling process of writing a parenting article

The humbling process of writing a parenting article

After taking on a Today's Parent writing assignment about parenting, one mom wonders how she can make a difference.

Susan Goldberg

Parent tips: New 60-Second Parenting Solutions video series

Parent tips: New 60-Second Parenting Solutions video series

Introducing our new original video series, "60-second parenting solutions." Canada's top parenting experts help solve the most common problems in a flash.

Haley Overland

Seeing my daughter in a wheelchair makes me happy

Seeing my daughter in a wheelchair makes me happy

A kid's growing sense of independence is one of the unexpected joys that comes from parenting a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Signs of dyslexia

Signs of dyslexia

Some reluctant readers could actually be showing signs of dyslexia.

Holly Bennett

How can I make my child more outgoing?

How can I make my child more outgoing?

Watch this video for parenting pro Ann Douglas' advice on how you can encourage your child to be more outgoing.

Today's Parent

Special needs: My daughter's first school bus ride

Special needs: My daughter's first school bus ride

When it comes to parenting a special-needs child, sometimes even the tiniest milestones are the most significant.

Anchel Krishna