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You know you're a parent when...

You know you're a parent when...

See how our readers responded when we asked them to finish the sentence, "You know you're a parent when...." Funny!

Today's Parent

Mother's Day and the adoptive mom

Mother's Day and the adoptive mom

Adoptive mom Antonia Jones* writes about why Mother’s Day is bittersweet for her family.

Antonia Jones

Parents, you have it so good right now

Parents, you have it so good right now

After reading Rob Lowe's Slate article on sending his son off to college, a middle years mom wants new parents to know how good they've got it.

Nadine Silverthorne

Are fathers tougher on their sons than their daughters?

Are fathers tougher on their sons than their daughters?

Greg Pratt wonders "Am I tougher on my son than my daughter?" What happens when this dad tries to ease up on his harsh father/son dynamic might surprise.

Today's Parent

Keep kids with special needs in the classroom

Keep kids with special needs in the classroom

Anchel Krishna responds to a recent report that reveals many principals are asking parents to keep their kids with special needs at home.

Anchel Krishna

Hop on Pop (and other books you might wanna ban)

Hop on Pop (and other books you might wanna ban)

In response to the recent Hop on Pop ban request — Ian makes his own hilarious list of toddler books to remove from the library.

Ian Mendes

How to parent through tough times

How to parent through tough times

Psychotherapist Liza Finlay offers advice on how to parent through tough times.

Haley Overland

Special-needs parenting: Small steps, big triumphs

Special-needs parenting: Small steps, big triumphs

Anchel Krishna shares a touching, everyday moment that took her by surprise this week.

Anchel Krishna

Why I blog about my child with special needs

Why I blog about my child with special needs

In her 100th blog post for Today’s Parent, Anchel Krishna reflects on the importance of sharing her family’s story.

Anchel Krishna

Why organizations supporting kids with special needs matter

Why organizations supporting kids with special needs matter

Last week Easter Seals helped the Krishna family achieve two big firsts, and Anchel was reminded why organizations helping kids with special needs matter.

Anchel Krishna

Battling work-life balance

Battling work-life balance

Yes you can achieve a work-life balance! Psychotherapist Liza Finlay shows you how.

Liza Finlay

Anne Geddes for meningococcal disease

Anne Geddes for meningococcal disease

Famed photographer Anne Geddes focuses her lens on raising awareness of meningococcal disease.

Wendy Haaf

Why a manicure is a big deal

Why a manicure is a big deal

Anchel Krishna gives Syona her first manicure, complete with painted nails, and realises it wasn't only a new experience—it was a milestone.

Anchel Krishna

17 books about autism

17 books about autism

In honour of World Autism Awareness Day, we've compiled a list of books that talk about being on the spectrum.

Emily Rivas

What I've learned from working outside the home

What I've learned from working outside the home

Anchel Krishna celebrates a one-year work anniversary—and reflects on her experience as mom of a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

After divorce: Moving back in with Mom

After divorce: Moving back in with Mom

Now shacked up with her mother after divorce, Chantal Saville and her daughter face some new house rules.

Chantal Saville

A good sign: My daughter's going to be OK

A good sign: My daughter's going to be OK

Anchel Krishna contemplates how the world has a way of balancing her concerns about inclusion for her daughter, Syona.

Anchel Krishna

How to deal with grandparents

How to deal with grandparents

Liza Finlay

Travel journal: Our family trip to Bermuda

Travel journal: Our family trip to Bermuda

The Krishnas escaped the harsh winter weather for a week and came out as a stronger, happier family unit.

Anchel Krishna

Is it ever OK to leave your child alone in the car?

Is it ever OK to leave your child alone in the car?

In this month's debate, chosen by our readers, two parents discuss whether it's ever OK to leave your kids in the car.

Alysha Macdonald