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There's an EpiPen shortage in Canada

There's an EpiPen shortage in Canada

There's currently a shortage of EpiPens, the life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors needed by people who suffer from severe allergies.

Jill Buchner

Why I don’t buy H&M’s apology for their racist sweater

Why I don’t buy H&M’s apology for their racist sweater

As a Black woman, a mom and a part-time model, writer Bee Quammie is seriously unimpressed with H&M right now.

Bee Quammie, Flare

My family is in Hurricane Irma's path—and we're staying

My family is in Hurricane Irma's path—and we're staying

We’re in Hurricane Irma’s path, we have two kids under four, and I’m terrified.

Stephanie Kewin

Keep talking about racism with your kids: a resource list

Keep talking about racism with your kids: a resource list

Don't wait for the news to nudge you along—keep those tough conversations going. To help out, we've rounded up our favourite resources.

Valerie Howes

This Canadian baby is the first to not have a gender assigned on their health card

This Canadian baby is the first to not have a gender assigned on their health card

A small win happened when the baby's health card was sent to them with a "U" for "Undetermined" or "Unassigned" instead of an "F" or an "M."

Emily Rivas

If I see one more ultrasound on Facebook...

If I see one more ultrasound on Facebook...

Enough is enough. I don't want to see the inside of a near stranger's uterus every time I click on my newsfeed.

Today's Parent

7 ways to reassure your child after frightening news events

7 ways to reassure your child after frightening news events

Our expert offers tips to help reassure your child when tragic events in the news or near home.

Katie Dupuis

SIDS deaths are now considered "undetermined": What parents need to know

SIDS deaths are now considered "undetermined": What parents need to know

Medical examiners have replaced the term SIDS with “undetermined,” but parents can still take precautions to keep babies safe.

Jessica Leeder

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

A new study reveals that firearms are putting many kids at risk, and Canadian guidelines suggest parents can do a lot to help with gun safety.

Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

Breastfeeding moms, get ready for this awesome new emoji!

Breastfeeding moms, get ready for this awesome new emoji!

The breastfeeding emoji brings joy to new moms who multitask. We look at the latest emoji updates that parents will love.

Juliana Bannon

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

Canadian wins best teacher prize for the most amazing reasons

Canadian wins best teacher prize for the most amazing reasons

Maggie MacDonnell's work with Inuit kids in a remote Quebec village has not gone unnoticed!

Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

These kids interrupting a BBC news interview is the funniest thing you'll see all day

These kids interrupting a BBC news interview is the funniest thing you'll see all day

Shhh! Daddy's working!

Emily Rivas

I never thought the U.S. president would have an impact on my daughter’s ability to play soccer

I never thought the U.S. president would have an impact on my daughter’s ability to play soccer

Sports are supposed to transcend culture, race and religion. But the political climate south of the border has me worried.

Shireen Ahmed

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

I grew up in South Africa, so I’m familiar with prejudice. It scares me to see it happening here.

Khadija Cajee

Why I'm taking my daughters to the Women's March

Why I'm taking my daughters to the Women's March

"One day my daughters will ask what I did to save the world for them, and I don’t want to tell them, 'Nothing.'"

Kerry Clare

Study: How eliminating wait time for autism treatment leads to better outcomes and saves money

Study: How eliminating wait time for autism treatment leads to better outcomes and saves money

Removing waitlists could not only help kids dealing with ASD, but save taxpayers money too.

Emily Rivas

The one meaningful thing we can do for our kids in the wake of Trump’s victory

The one meaningful thing we can do for our kids in the wake of Trump’s victory

Rachel Giese

Changing tables are coming to more men’s washrooms!

Changing tables are coming to more men’s washrooms!

A new law in the U.S. will make it that much easier for dads to change diapers on the go.

Sasha Emmons

Now's not the time to say "I told you so" to Maria Kang

Now's not the time to say "I told you so" to Maria Kang

A couple of years ago, I wrote an open letter to Maria Kang, the "no excuses mom," listing my excuses. Now, I'm on her side.

Katie Dupuis

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