Motherhood

How to clean your breast pump

How to clean your breast pump

Stumped on how to clean your breast pump? Sanitizing often is key to keeping your baby safe. Here's what to do with all the many pump parts and accessories.

Ariel Brewster

Does this Starbucks drink increase breastmilk production?

Does this Starbucks drink increase breastmilk production?

The Pink Drink from Starbucks is a hit among breastfeeding moms. The fruity drink made with coconut milk supposedly increases milk supply.

Christine Shepherd

Personalized jewelry to celebrate your new baby

Personalized jewelry to celebrate your new baby

From necklaces to rings, honour your new baby with these customizable (and affordable) jewellery pieces.

Jessica Spera

I‘m too awkward to make mom friends

I‘m too awkward to make mom friends

I had visions of building a fantastic circle of mom friends on mat leave. Then I tried baby-and-me yoga.

Natalie Stechyson

These life-sized cut-outs of breastfeeding moms are genius

These life-sized cut-outs of breastfeeding moms are genius

Life-sized cut-outs of local moms breastfeeding are popping up around Timmins, Ont. as part of an initiative to normalize breastfeeding in public.

Kim Shiffman

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

A new supplement to treat the baby blues could ward off postpartum depression

Pregnancy health

A new supplement to treat the baby blues could ward off postpartum depression

Feeling sad in the days after delivery is all too common. But researchers are working on a supplement that could help new moms feel like themselves again.

Michelle Bilodeau

10 Insta-worthy mom T-shirts you need right now

10 Insta-worthy mom T-shirts you need right now

Emily Rivas

Tracy Moore on social media: "My kids' pictures are everywhere"

Tracy Moore on social media: "My kids' pictures are everywhere"

We put Tracy Moore in the hot seat to ask how she finds balance on social media and what lines she won’t ever cross.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Family band on the run: what it’s like taking my kids on tour

Family band on the run: what it’s like taking my kids on tour

Imagine raising two kids under six while on tour with your band—nanny-free. Canadian singer-songwriter and four-time Juno Award nominee Elizabeth Shepherd tells us how she does it.

Elizabeth Shepherd

“It was my first baby and I was afraid.”

“It was my first baby and I was afraid.”

Since the end of 2015, thousands of Syrian refugees have begun their new lives in Canada. Three mothers share with us their experience in starting over.

Kalli Anderson

“I was just praying to get to Canada in time to not have to give birth in Turkey.”

“I was just praying to get to Canada in time to not have to give birth in Turkey.”

Since the end of 2015, thousands of Syrian refugees have begun their new lives in Canada. Three mothers share with us their experience in starting over.

Kalli Anderson

“We gathered our things and left. I was nine months pregnant.”

“We gathered our things and left. I was nine months pregnant.”

Since the end of 2015, thousands of Syrian refugees have begun their new lives in Canada. Three mothers share with us their experience in starting over.

Kalli Anderson

I’m glad some creep grabbed my butt in front of my kids

I’m glad some creep grabbed my butt in front of my kids

How a random assault turned into a teachable moment

Rose Bianchini

My perfect day as a mom involves stations

My perfect day as a mom involves stations

Breakfast Television and City News anchor, Melanie Ng has her dream Mother's Day all planned out—and it involves four stations.

Today's Parent

I dream of waking up and actually knowing what day it is

I dream of waking up and actually knowing what day it is

The Mom Boss of 3 imagines her dream day and it would start with her waking up feeling rested and then actually knowing if it's Monday or Tuesday.

Today's Parent

12 inspiring Mother's Day quotes

12 inspiring Mother's Day quotes

Looking for touching or comical quotes about mothers to include in your mom's card? We've got you covered with these mom quotes.

Today's Parent

My dream Mother's Day: Netflix and sleeping

My dream Mother's Day: Netflix and sleeping

A trip to the spa, kids who love veggies and Netflix—Vanessa and Melissa dream up the most amazing Mother's Day.

Today's Parent

My dream day? My kid eats everything on his plate (without complaint)

My dream day? My kid eats everything on his plate (without complaint)

A spotless house, foot rubs and no complaints at the dinner table. Our Deputy Editor, Leah Rumack, has her dream Mother's Day all planned.

Today's Parent

On my dream day, my kids would actually listen to me

On my dream day, my kids would actually listen to me

Corrie Whyte of the Baby Gang longs for the day when her kids actually go to bed when she tells them to.

Today's Parent