family life

Why you should learn your kid’s love language

Why you should learn your kid’s love language

Google Translate won’t help you understand your kid’s emotional needs, but this quiz might give you a better idea of their love language.

Chelsea Dolan

How I earned my post-grad as a parent

How I earned my post-grad as a parent

Kelsey Rolfe

Are you paying the Grandparent tax?

Are you paying the Grandparent tax?

Nothing in life is free, right? And, like many things that seem a little too good to be true, getting help from mom and dad can come at a cost.

Kailene Leong

My husband joined me on maternity leave to help with our new baby, but honestly? It wasn't great

My husband joined me on maternity leave to help with our new baby, but honestly? It wasn't great

Most moms would feel lucky to have their partner at home to help out, but sharing mat leave with my husband wasn’t as wonderful as I thought it would be.

Lisa Scott

How to do Universal Orlando Resort with kids

How to do Universal Orlando Resort with kids

Everything to know about Universal Orlando Resort— from the best hotels, rides and food, to maximizing your day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Claire Gagne

How to finally go green at home this year

How to finally go green at home this year

Learn all about how to go green at home and make this the year your whole family gets seriously enthusiastic about the environment.

Simone Olivero

We’re skipping Christmas with our relatives and I don’t feel bad for one second

We’re skipping Christmas with our relatives and I don’t feel bad for one second

It may seem ruthless or cold-hearted, but this is why I've learned to say "no thanks" to the big family Christmas celebrations.

Kat Armstrong

5 reasons to get a babysitter at Disney

5 reasons to get a babysitter at Disney

After a day of tantrums, blow-outs and over-excited kids, a babysitter is sometimes the only way for adults to bring the Disney magic back.

Danielle Braff

No, kids are not “colourblind”

No, kids are not “colourblind”

One of the most effective ways to fight racial bias in kids is to not only allow them to see colour, but to also deliberately show them more of it.

Ijeoma Oluo

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Despite my determination to never put my children through the anxiety of a jailhouse visit, when my son asked to see his dad, I couldn’t say no.

Judith Hahne

8 wintery things to do in Quebec City with kids

8 wintery things to do in Quebec City with kids

Holiday decorations and steady snowfall make Old Quebec City feel like a snow globe come to life—and a splendid March break destination.

Sasha Emmons

The invisible part of special-needs parenting is what makes it so tough

The invisible part of special-needs parenting is what makes it so tough

It's super hard to parent through issues in private that nobody can see, that nobody really gets and nobody wants to talk about.

Jacqueline Miller

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

In a brand new ranking, Maclean's factored in daycare costs and looked for communities with lots of children to find the best towns and cities for families.

Maclean's

My kids are missing out because we live so far away from their grandparents

My kids are missing out because we live so far away from their grandparents

I cherished growing up next door to my grandparents, but with my mom and dad living on the other side of the country, my kids will never experience that.

Kristen Thompson

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

Everyday stresses were getting in the way of summer, so I vowed to have more fun and prove to my kids that adulthood isn't a one-way ticket to Downertown.

Christina Vardanis

Time to cook is a luxury many families just don’t have

Time to cook is a luxury many families just don’t have

For mothers juggling a job, childcare and housework, getting a healthy meal on the table each night is virtually impossible.

Joslyn Brenton

This parent salary calculator puts a dollar value on all your thankless work (and it's a lot!)

This parent salary calculator puts a dollar value on all your thankless work (and it's a lot!)

Have you ever imagined how much you'd make if you were paid for your tireless work as a parent? According to this new tool, you'd be rich!

Natalie Harmsen

51 ways to get your kids off screens this summer

51 ways to get your kids off screens this summer

When your kids chant, “We’re bored,” it can be tempting to switch on a screen. Try these old-school alternatives instead.

Lola Augustine Brown

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

Those 101 hours we spent crossing half of the country by train taught the kids some important lessons that they’ll thank us for someday.

Jennifer Bain

Adoptive parents want to earn their kids’ trust—but they need more time

Adoptive parents want to earn their kids’ trust—but they need more time

Making an adopted child feel like part of their new family takes years. Why don’t parental leave policies in Canada reflect it?

Sarah Treleaven, Maclean's

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