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In praise of the totally average kid

In praise of the totally average kid

New research suggests that parents are at the root of narcissism in children. Jennifer Pinarski defends her “average” kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

I don't bathe my kids every day—and that's OK

I don't bathe my kids every day—and that's OK

Jennifer Pinarski shares why she lets her kids skip out on the daily bath routine.

Jennifer Pinarski

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Do you bribe your kids with little gifts? According to a new study, those random tokens of affection ultimately foster materialism in our children.

Emma Waverman

Why I whine about my kids on social media

Why I whine about my kids on social media

Do you turn to social media to vent your parental frustrations?

Tammy Sutherland

Fear of needles: What to do when nothing else works

Fear of needles: What to do when nothing else works

Emma Waverman's daughter recently developed a fear of needles. She turned to a therapist to figure out how to help her cope.

Emma Waverman

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

An open letter to the kids bullying my daughter

Shandley McMurray shares the heartbreaking impact of bullying on her nine-year-old daughter.

Shandley McMurray

Toddler sleep problems linked to napping: Study

Toddler sleep problems linked to napping: Study

If your toddler is having trouble sleeping at night, new research suggests that afternoon napping may be the culprit.

Jennifer Pinarski

Performance anxiety: Should you push your kids?

Performance anxiety: Should you push your kids?

Jennifer Pinarski wonders how far we should push our kids to perform if they struggle with anxiety.

Jennifer Pinarski

Birthday parties: No gifts, please!

Birthday parties: No gifts, please!

Jennifer Pinarski explains why she has a strict no-gifts policy for her kids' birthday parties.

Jennifer Pinarski

Transgender kids not confused about identity: Study

Transgender kids not confused about identity: Study

A new study reveals that transgender children are fully capable of understanding their gender identity, even at such a young age.

Emma Waverman

Kids with strict bedtime rules sleep best: Study

Kids with strict bedtime rules sleep best: Study

Do you have a bedtime routine? New research suggests ways to help your kids sleep better.

Jennifer Pinarski

Should teachers be allowed to touch students?

Should teachers be allowed to touch students?

As more schools revise their "no touch" policies between teachers and students, Emma Waverman wonders what all the fuss is about.

Emma Waverman

Texas boy suspended for threatening to use magic

Texas boy suspended for threatening to use magic

Nine-year-old student Aiden Stewart suspended from school after using a Lord of the Rings toy on a classmate.

Emma Waverman

The hazards in asking “Didn’t your mother ever tell you…?”

The hazards in asking “Didn’t your mother ever tell you…?”

Don’t be so quick to assume everyone had the same upbringing as you, says one mom.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Five-year-old invoiced for missing classmate's birthday

Five-year-old invoiced for missing classmate's birthday

A five-year-old UK boy has been invoiced for $30 (CDN) for failing to attend a classmate's birthday party.

Emma Waverman

Glad your kids are back in school? Well, I'm not

Glad your kids are back in school? Well, I'm not

After a holiday break spent bonding with her four-year-old daughter, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk is surprised by her reluctance to return to their routine.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Flying with Baby: No need to apologize with gift bags

Flying with Baby: No need to apologize with gift bags

Parents made headlines after giving out gift bags to fellow passengers to apologize in advance for their crying baby. Emma Waverman thinks this is a bad idea.

Emma Waverman

Want kids to stop lying? Don't punish them: Study

Want kids to stop lying? Don't punish them: Study

According to research out of McGill University, kids will resort to lying more frequently if there's a threat of discipline.

Emma Waverman

Kids' cartoons feature more deaths than adult movies: Study

Kids' cartoons feature more deaths than adult movies: Study

A recent study from the University of Ottawa found that kids' cartoons may not be shielding your little ones from as much death and violence as you thought.

Emma Waverman

My love-hate relationship with full-day kindergarten

My love-hate relationship with full-day kindergarten

The demands of full-day kindergarten leaves one mom questioning whether or not to pull her child from the program.

Jennifer Pinarski