Careers

Why I quit being a baby sleep consultant

Why I quit being a baby sleep consultant

Kathryn Ross

How to Cope with Breastfeeding when Returning to Work

How to Cope with Breastfeeding when Returning to Work

Juggling a work schedule with nursing can be tricky. This expert advice will help you continue to breastfeed after going back to work.

Teresa Pitman

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works.

Deanna Gage, Chatelaine

Did you know that Canadians are entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage?

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Did you know that Canadians are entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage?

When New Zealand announced a new pregnancy loss leave, the world celebrated. But did you know Canadians also get benefits and paid leave after miscarriage?

Raina Delisle

Why mom guilt is the biggest lie of all

Why mom guilt is the biggest lie of all

If all moms feel guilty—and research shows that we pretty much all do—then there's no “better” mother to compare ourselves to. Mom guilt is a sham.

Lauren Smith Brody

Now that you're a parent, it's time to get your financial shit in order

Now that you're a parent, it's time to get your financial shit in order

F*ck bubble baths—what moms really need is someone to show them a clear-cut path to economic freedom. That's the real self-care.

Aleksandra Jassem and Nikita Stanley, The Rebel Mama

Canadian moms on how COVID is hurting their careers

Canadian moms on how COVID is hurting their careers

Balancing paid work and domestic responsibilities in the midst of lockdowns and quarantines feels like a superhuman feat.

Jennifer Goldberg and Nora Loreto, Chatelaine

Am I a bad mom because of my dangerous career?

Am I a bad mom because of my dangerous career?

Megan Kinch

The invisibility of the single parent during COVID-19

The invisibility of the single parent during COVID-19

The pandemic has made it seem like it’s the 1950s again, with single parents brushed off to the side.

Athena Reich, Chatelaine

How to encourage more girls to pursue science and math careers

How to encourage more girls to pursue science and math careers

Do girls have the smarts needed to succeed in STEM careers? Of course they do. Unfortunately, outdated stereotypes are holding them back.

Jilana Boston

Where are the dads? They need to rise up, now

Where are the dads? They need to rise up, now

Fathers need to be out in the world demanding childcare and support for working parents with the same fervour as mothers.

Kerry Clare, Chatelaine

I got laid off—and I told my four-year-old son

I got laid off—and I told my four-year-old son

My son might not have completely understood what was going on—he thought I should get a job with the PJ Masks. But he needed to know that I lost my job.

Tyler Wade

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

Moms and dads make excellent pupils, but face more challenges when they return to school after having kids. Here's what to expect.

Lisa Kadane

Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents?

Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents?

As this "temporary" situation threatens to drag on for months and parents are losing steam, I'm wondering why the government hasn't come up with a plan.

Claire Gagne

What to do if you're laid off because of the coronavirus

What to do if you're laid off because of the coronavirus

What workers in Canada need to know about applying for benefits and looking for a new job.

Bryan Borzykowski

"I love working at home with my kids!" (said no mother ever)

"I love working at home with my kids!" (said no mother ever)

As Jennifer Pinarski re-enters the workforce, maintaining a work/life balance has taken on a whole new meaning.

Jennifer Pinarski

I work at an office with no parents and it sucks

I work at an office with no parents and it sucks

Who can you commiserate with when no one else at work is a parent? This has been the hardest thing to get used to at my new job.

Amanda Larkin

What jobs will there be for our kids in the future?

What jobs will there be for our kids in the future?

Robots, AI and other technologies will change the future of work. Here's how to future-proof your kids when the job market could be turned on its head.

Bryan Borzykowski

I coped with my son’s special needs by throwing myself into my job

I coped with my son’s special needs by throwing myself into my job

But then I got fired—and had to find a new identity apart from my work.

Imogen Wallace

The most loyal employees ever are working moms with good bosses

The most loyal employees ever are working moms with good bosses

It’s time for both sides to realize that having an understanding and flexible boss isn’t just what parents need—it’s what employers need, too.

Claire Lawrence

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