From moving across the country to leaning into self-employment and home-schooling, see how COVID allowed three families to find new beginnings.

If COVID has you dreaming of a fresh start, you’re not alone. From moving across the country to leaning into self-employment and home-schooling, see how three families found new beginnings over the past year.

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From murphy beds to multifunctional tables, these three households have gotten creative with less than 850 square feet. See how they make it work.

How three families handle small space living with kids

From murphy beds to multifunctional tables, these parents have gotten creative with less space. Here, they share the challenges, how they're making it work and why they're staying put.

How three families are each raising kids in less than 850 square feet

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Plus, your house is cluttered and it's bad for the environment. Here's why too many toys is a problem for your kid and your family.

Having too many toys actually makes your kid bored

Plus, your house is cluttered and it's bad for the environment. Here's the case for fewer toys.

Why having more toys actually makes your kid bored

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Midwives are in demand across Canada, and students are keen to train. But universities can only admit 150 annually.

Having a hard time finding a midwife? This could be why

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We put so much energy into moulding our kids into happy, successful adults. But what makes more of a difference—nature or nurture?

Nature vs. nurture: Does parenting even matter in child development?

We put so much energy into moulding our kids into happy, successful adults. But does it make a difference? Science says: probably not as much as you think.

Does parenting even matter?

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How the pandemic pushed three families to overhaul their lives

How three families are each raising kids in less than 850 square feet

Why having more toys actually makes your kid bored

Having a hard time finding a midwife? This could be why

Does parenting even matter?