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Kids struggle with body image earlier than you think

Kids struggle with body image earlier than you think

A review of research reveals our culture is obsessed with thinness and perfection, and it's doing our kids harm.

Emma Waverman

Kids to ride free on TTC and not everyone's happy

Kids to ride free on TTC and not everyone's happy

Not everyone's excited about kids riding free on the TTC. But here's why we should be thankful.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Five-year-old invoiced for missing classmate's birthday

Five-year-old invoiced for missing classmate's birthday

A five-year-old UK boy has been invoiced for $30 (CDN) for failing to attend a classmate's birthday party.

Emma Waverman

Breastfeeding mom told she can't serve food at market

Breastfeeding mom told she can't serve food at market

A Halifax mom was asked by a health inspector to stop selling dry foods at local markets because she was breastfeeding.

Emma Waverman

Extended breastfeeding shouldn't be a big deal

Extended breastfeeding shouldn't be a big deal

In response to the backlash against a UK mom who breastfeeds her six-year-old daughter, Jennifer Pinarski says parents need to chill out.

Jennifer Pinarski

Theatre denies accommodation request for person with special needs

Theatre denies accommodation request for person with special needs

A man with cerebral palsy was denied a simple accommodation request for a bigger popcorn bag at a movie theatre. Anchel Krishna wonders what this could mean for her daughter.

Anchel Krishna

Rosamund Pike's dress: You call that brave?

Rosamund Pike's dress: You call that brave?

Twitter calls the Gone Girl actress "brave" for showing her post-baby body at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony.

Emma Waverman

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

The latest baby gear launched at the Consumer Electronics Show takes the urge to hover to a new, high-tech level.

Jennifer Pinarski

Fines for noisy kids forcing family from their home

Fines for noisy kids forcing family from their home

BC mom Kathryn Mackenzie lives in a townhouse with her husband and two sons. The family is moving to avoid weekly noise fines.

Emma Waverman

New studies confirm common cold myths

New studies confirm common cold myths

Go figure! The "Man Cold" and other common cold myths may be true after all!

Emma Waverman

11 parenting topics I don't want to write about in 2015

11 parenting topics I don't want to write about in 2015

Mommy wars, parenting labels, post-baby weight loss... Emma Waverman is so done with these topics and more.

Emma Waverman

Toboggan bans slowly spreading across North America

Toboggan bans slowly spreading across North America

Prohibiting sledding is yet one more restriction that's contributing to a risk-averse generation of kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

Stop creating a picture-perfect childhood

Stop creating a picture-perfect childhood

Jennifer Pinarski resolves to capture all her children's moments on camera, not just the perfect ones.

Jennifer Pinarski

Flying with Baby: No need to apologize with gift bags

Flying with Baby: No need to apologize with gift bags

Parents made headlines after giving out gift bags to fellow passengers to apologize in advance for their crying baby. Emma Waverman thinks this is a bad idea.

Emma Waverman

Popular baby names: How Canada and US match up

Popular baby names: How Canada and US match up

The results are in! Check out how Canada and the US compare—and differ—on popular baby names.

Emma Waverman

Want kids to stop lying? Don't punish them: Study

Want kids to stop lying? Don't punish them: Study

According to research out of McGill University, kids will resort to lying more frequently if there's a threat of discipline.

Emma Waverman

Kids' cartoons feature more deaths than adult movies: Study

Kids' cartoons feature more deaths than adult movies: Study

A recent study from the University of Ottawa found that kids' cartoons may not be shielding your little ones from as much death and violence as you thought.

Emma Waverman

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

A new study found that teenagers tune out nagging criticism from mothers. Emma's not surprised.

Emma Waverman

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

New research gives hope to mothers at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

New Lego ad step in the right direction

New Lego ad step in the right direction

While it may not be perfect, the new Lego ad geared towards young girls is a good start.

Emma Waverman