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I don't bathe my kids every day—and that's OK

I don't bathe my kids every day—and that's OK

Jennifer Pinarski shares why she lets her kids skip out on the daily bath routine.

Jennifer Pinarski

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Study: Think twice before giving your kids random little gifts

Do you bribe your kids with little gifts? According to a new study, those random tokens of affection ultimately foster materialism in our children.

Emma Waverman

Sports Illustrated: A woman is more than just a hot body

Sports Illustrated: A woman is more than just a hot body

In an overly sexualized culture, Emma Waverman tries to make the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition a teachable moment for her kids.

Emma Waverman

Free-range parents found guilty of unsubstantiated child neglect

Free-range parents found guilty of unsubstantiated child neglect

Free-range parents in Maryland have been found guilty of child neglect. Jennifer Pinarski fears this has bigger implications for all parents.

Jennifer Pinarski

Vaginal fallout! You've gotta see this

Vaginal fallout! You've gotta see this

Check out Postpartum: The Musical, the latest hilarious video from Hello Flo.

Emma Waverman

In defense of Ontario's new sex ed curriculum

In defense of Ontario's new sex ed curriculum

With the release of Ontario's new sex ed curriculum, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk applauds the decision to make updates—even though it took 17 years.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Study explores link between dishwashers and kids' allergy risk

Study explores link between dishwashers and kids' allergy risk

A new study is exploring whether hand-washing dishes is linked to reduced allergy risk in kids.

Emma Waverman

Breastfeeding moms to get paid breaks?: UK report

Breastfeeding moms to get paid breaks?: UK report

As UK politicians call for paid breastfeeding breaks, business leaders claim women would be less successful in their careers.

Jennifer Pinarski

Crowd funding for birthday parties?!

Crowd funding for birthday parties?!

Has it really come to this? Emma Waverman's alarmed by the amount of parents turning to crowd funding sites to raise money for kids' parties.

Emma Waverman

Toddler sleep problems linked to napping: Study

Toddler sleep problems linked to napping: Study

If your toddler is having trouble sleeping at night, new research suggests that afternoon napping may be the culprit.

Jennifer Pinarski

Puerto Rican parents may face fines for obese kids

Puerto Rican parents may face fines for obese kids

A controversial new bill could leave parents of obese children with a fine of up to $800. Is this fat shaming gone too far?

Jennifer Pinarski

Woman gives birth at 56: Is this selfish?

Woman gives birth at 56: Is this selfish?

Twenty-six years after the birth of her first child, a Toronto mom has her fourth child at 56. Emma Waverman explores the controversial story.

Emma Waverman

Controversy: Mom gives up baby with Down syndrome

Controversy: Mom gives up baby with Down syndrome

Anchel Krishna explains why we shouldn't be so quick to judge the Armenian mom who chose to give up her son who has Down syndrome.

Anchel Krishna

Transgender kids not confused about identity: Study

Transgender kids not confused about identity: Study

A new study reveals that transgender children are fully capable of understanding their gender identity, even at such a young age.

Emma Waverman

Ontario girls hockey league abuses no-touch policy

Ontario girls hockey league abuses no-touch policy

The Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association emailed coaches with strict guidelines for their no-touch policy.

Ian Mendes

Kids with strict bedtime rules sleep best: Study

Kids with strict bedtime rules sleep best: Study

Do you have a bedtime routine? New research suggests ways to help your kids sleep better.

Jennifer Pinarski

Should teachers be allowed to touch students?

Should teachers be allowed to touch students?

As more schools revise their "no touch" policies between teachers and students, Emma Waverman wonders what all the fuss is about.

Emma Waverman

Texas boy suspended for threatening to use magic

Texas boy suspended for threatening to use magic

Nine-year-old student Aiden Stewart suspended from school after using a Lord of the Rings toy on a classmate.

Emma Waverman

Nationwide Insurance got it right with their controversial Super Bowl ad

Nationwide Insurance got it right with their controversial Super Bowl ad

Although it may not be popular opinion, Ian Mendes defends Nationwide's decision to air their powerful ad during the Super Bowl.

Ian Mendes

Should leaving school-aged kids home alone be illegal?

Should leaving school-aged kids home alone be illegal?

A Winnipeg mom was charged with child abandonment after leaving her kid home alone for 90 minutes, and the court's decision may mean big changes in Canadian law.

Jennifer Pinarski