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Why I'm glad I didn't redshirt my December baby

Why I'm glad I didn't redshirt my December baby

"I couldn't help but feel I'd made a horrible mistake. I wondered if I should have held Isaac back, effectively 'redshirting' my December baby."

Jennifer Pinarski

What to do when your kid doesn't like grade one

What to do when your kid doesn't like grade one

The transition from kindergarten to grade one can be a lot for kids. If your kid is refusing to go to school or won't get out of bed, here's what to do.

Alex Mlynek

6 ways to make family dinner happen

6 ways to make family dinner happen

We know gathering around the table every night is important for kids, but with our hectic schedules... how are we supposed to make family dinners happen?

Sasha Emmons

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

Are we better off waiting to be older parents?

Are we better off waiting to be older parents?

As more women choose to have children in middle age, they feel that they're excelling as parents, their kids are happy and the downsides are no big deal.

Katrina Onstad

Can airlines really seat a kid away from their parents?

Can airlines really seat a kid away from their parents?

Airlines say they have a policy to ensure kids sit with their parents on flights. So why do parents say they've been forced to pay extra to make it happen?

Tamar Satov

22 times the Kardashian-Jenners matched with their kids

22 times the Kardashian-Jenners matched with their kids

Who says the Kardashians don't have talent? Check out all the times the Kardashian-Jenner moms picture-perfectly matched outfits with their kids.

Chelsea Dolan

5 tips for managing the end-of-summer blahs

5 tips for managing the end-of-summer blahs

Counting down the days until school starts? Here are ways to break through that dreaded end-of-summer wall and make it to September in one piece.

Jennifer Pinarski

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

Would you invite 50 of your closest friends to your ultrasound?

Would you invite 50 of your closest friends to your ultrasound?

In the age of Instagram, 3D ultrasounds fit seamlessly among adorable pregnancy and birth announcements—but they're also becoming party central.

Rosemary Counter

14 family-friendly wineries where kids are welcome

14 family-friendly wineries where kids are welcome

Yes, you can take your kids wine tasting and these vineyards across the United States and Canada have tons of fun activities for the whole family.

Barbara Barrielle

Should kids’ soccer games keep score?

Should kids’ soccer games keep score?

By eliminating competition from sport, are we coddling our kids?— or are we encouraging a life long love of the game?

Ryan Snelgrove and Daniel Wigfield

This mom did a marathon with a triple stroller but the hardest part wasn't the running

This mom did a marathon with a triple stroller but the hardest part wasn't the running

Cynthia Arnold ran a full marathon while pushing her kids in a triple stroller—and though she smashed a world record, this mom is still totally relatable!

Chris Deacon

A tribute to the family next door after 15 incredible years

A tribute to the family next door after 15 incredible years

As they prepare to move away, Hilary Faktor thanks her longtime neighbours for more than a decade of Harry Potter, tree forts and warm muffins.

Hilary Faktor, 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

Celebrate Pride with these 5 rainbow treats!

Celebrate Pride with these 5 rainbow treats!

Serve up these delicious rainbow treats to celebrate LGBTQ pride and equality!

Emily Piccinin

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

5 unexpected Canadian destinations families love

5 unexpected Canadian destinations families love

Looking for something different this summer? These small cities are making waves with Canadian families according to new research.

Chris Deacon

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

Marketers have tricked parents into believing healthy meals take too long

Marketers have tricked parents into believing healthy meals take too long

In the modern world of "busy," I argue that an entire industry has brainwashed parents into thinking they can’t prepare nutritious food for their kids.

Nadine Silverthorne

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