Advice

Here's what it takes for your kid to become a child actor

Here's what it takes for your kid to become a child actor

If you think your kid has the 'it' factor, these tips from a former Hollywood talent manage could help you raise the next Disney star!

Sara Romano

Rough day? Call this hotline for some adorable life advice from kids

Rough day? Call this hotline for some adorable life advice from kids

Sara Romano

The 19 words that have saved me from countless fights with my husband

The 19 words that have saved me from countless fights with my husband

Amy Tector, Chatelaine

A dad’s confession about household chores

A dad’s confession about household chores

For three years, I’ve promised to make a chore schedule and take over weekly meal planning. I’ve yet to do either of these things. So what’s my excuse?

Micah Toub

Hey, dads! Are you ready for your daughter's first period?

Hey, dads! Are you ready for your daughter's first period?

News flash: your daughter will get her period and there is nothing weird about it—unless you make it weird. Here is how you can prepare.

Adriana Parente

The 2-3-4 nap schedule that will get your baby to sleep

The 2-3-4 nap schedule that will get your baby to sleep

Parents swear by this regular nap routine that promises to help finally nail down a baby’s sleep schedule with naps separated by 2, 3 and 4 hours.

Vanessa Milne

5 mistakes parents make when they get separated

5 mistakes parents make when they get separated

Thinking it might be time to end things with your spouse? Make sure to avoid these five common mistakes.

Sarah Mariotti

The ultimate parents' guide to podcasts for kids

The ultimate parents' guide to podcasts for kids

Here's everything you need to know to download, stream and listen to this trending (and gloriously screen-free!) form of entertainment.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

This mom-to-be had the best response to a stranger's unsolicited advice

This mom-to-be had the best response to a stranger's unsolicited advice

Everyone thinks they can tell pregnant women how to live, but this expectant mom had the best way to make a stranger instantly regret saying anything.

Kevin John Siazon

We asked an 8-year-old named Archie for his thoughts on the royal baby name

We asked an 8-year-old named Archie for his thoughts on the royal baby name

"It's going to be a popular name now. It makes me happy, but also kind of sad, because I thought my name was special."

Lisa Fielding

I’m doing the 18-month maternity leave and this is why it’s awesome

I’m doing the 18-month maternity leave and this is why it’s awesome

I'm so grateful that Canada now offers an 18-month maternity leave option. Would you take a longer mat leave if you could make it work?

Emily Gowan

Parents' rights at work: Can your boss say no if you need to take your kid to the doctor?

Parents' rights at work: Can your boss say no if you need to take your kid to the doctor?

If you ask for time off work to take your child to the doctor, is it legal for your boss to say no? We asked a lawyer, and the answer might surprise you.

Richard B. Johnson

How to make needles hurt less

How to make needles hurt less

Making needles less painful can prevent kids from being scared of getting vaccines. A paediatrician suggests ways to minimize the pain.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What to do when your family doesn’t accept your kid’s special needs

What to do when your family doesn’t accept your kid’s special needs

When loved ones don’t understand your kid’s symptoms and behaviours, it can be devastating. Here’s how to handle relatives who judge, shame or exclude.

Sarah Bradley

6 ways to be a more consistent parent

6 ways to be a more consistent parent

If your kids aren't listening to you, we hear you! Consistent parenting (with a little wiggle room, when life demands it) begets good behaviour.

Gordon Graham

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

Getting potential employers to take you seriously after an extended parenting leave can be a challenge. Here are some tips for landing a new gig.

Lisa Kadane

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

When a child has a physical, mental or neurological condition that’s not visible to observers, getting a medical diagnosis can take some parental pushing.

Paula Fitzgibbons

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

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

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