Maternity leave

The problem with the bad*ss-working-mom meme

The problem with the bad*ss-working-mom meme

Viral photos of politicians and CEOs working with their babies on their laps are meant to inspire, but they are SO unhelpful for real working parents.

Shannon Proudfoot, Maclean's

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave

Getting potential employers to take you seriously after an extended parenting leave can be a challenge. Here are some tips for landing a new gig.

Lisa Kadane

Why every dad should take paternity leave

Why every dad should take paternity leave

Every dad should take a paternity leave—the month I took with each of my kids made me not only a better parent but also a better husband.

Tyler Wade

6 ways the 2018 federal budget affects families

6 ways the 2018 federal budget affects families

The Liberals released the budget and there things that will affect parents, including a change to the Child Care Benefit and extra weeks of parental leave.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

This badass senator is about to be the first to give birth while in office

This badass senator is about to be the first to give birth while in office

When she was elected, the Iraq war veteran was the first Asian-American woman to hold that office, and was the first disabled woman as well.

Liz Krieger

Mat leave: expectations vs. reality

Mat leave: expectations vs. reality

How hard can it be to look after a baby? If you have grand notions of what you’ll accomplish on mat leave, this mom of two suggests you think again.

Jeni Marinucci

12 tips on how to ask for help with your new baby

12 tips on how to ask for help with your new baby

Lining up help for your baby in the early days of parenthood is one of the best things you can do. But how do you get the right hands for the job?

Sarah Kirmani

Mat leave survival: How do you plan a parental leave when you’re self-employed?

Mat leave survival: How do you plan a parental leave when you’re self-employed?

Mat leave is possible when you're self-employed or run your own business, but how do you pull it off? (And is it worth it?) We asked the experts.

Heather Cleland

One year later: What it was like going back to work after mat leave

One year later: What it was like going back to work after mat leave

During my last few days of mat leave, I cried more than I ever have in my entire life. It’s not just kids who struggle with transitions.

Melanie Ng

The first day back after maternity leave

The first day back after maternity leave

We’re not going to lie, there were a few tears on Melanie Ng’s first day back at work after maternity leave.

Today's Parent

Why I think 18 months of mat leave is actually pretty useless

Why I think 18 months of mat leave is actually pretty useless

Justin Trudeau's plan to extend mat leave to 18 months is great news for some parents. But once you do the math, it isn't the best choice for many families.

Heather Cleland

Federal budget 2017: What it means for families

Federal budget 2017: What it means for families

Extended parental leave and more early learning programs and child care spaces are just some of the ways the new federal budget will benefit families.

Shannon Proudfoot, Maclean's

How to deal with being pregnant at work

How to deal with being pregnant at work

Being pregnant at work can be stressful—worries about job security don't exactly make morning sickness easier to deal with. Here's what to expect.

Emily Senger

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

How EI parental benefits in Canada work

Whether you're pregnant or adopting, you quality for parental leave benefits. Figuring out how they work can be confusing so we break it down for you.

Lisa Kadane

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

Returning to work after mat leave is a huge change, and can be an emotional time for many new parents. But there's also a lot to look forward to.

Ariel Brewster

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

Smart planning, maximized benefits, the right money moves—here’s how to save a bundle while you're off on maternity leave.

Kira Vermond

What to do if you're fired on maternity leave

What to do if you're fired on maternity leave

Think there is no chance you could get fired on maternity leave? Tammy Sutherland discovered that such ignorance does not equal bliss.

Tammy Sutherland

Is 18-month maternity leave a good idea?

Is 18-month maternity leave a good idea?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to extend parental leave, but will it actually benefit you?

Benefits Canada

Is Quebec doing parental leave the best?

Is Quebec doing parental leave the best?

Parental benefits through EI was always an odd fit. Here’s what we can learn from Quebec.

Maclean's

Why meternity leave is a load of sh*t

Why meternity leave is a load of sh*t

Should women without babies be entitled to meternity leave? A time for them to focus on themselves and their passions, just like women on maternity leave get to? Yeah, right.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk