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Liberals plan to make spanking illegal

Liberals plan to make spanking illegal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have announced plans to remove section 43 of the Criminal Code, which would make spanking illegal.

Emma Waverman

Top 10 blog posts of 2015

Top 10 blog posts of 2015

It's been a big year for our blogs. Find out which posts resonated with you the most in 2015.

Today's Parent

My kids interviewed Justin Trudeau

My kids interviewed Justin Trudeau

And, of course, they had to ask him what he wants for Christmas.

Jennifer Pinarski

I'm sponsoring a Syrian family

I'm sponsoring a Syrian family

"The family arrives in February, and the pressure to have everything ready in advance is intense. We can’t forget anything: We’re creating a new life for two adults and their two small children."

Emma Waverman

Science says picky eaters aren’t a thing—parents everywhere scoff

Science says picky eaters aren’t a thing—parents everywhere scoff

A new book says picky eating is a learned behaviour—and that it's all your fault.

Jennifer Pinarski

Mark Zuckerberg to give away around $45 billion to charities

Mark Zuckerberg to give away around $45 billion to charities

The Facebook CEO co-wrote an open letter to his daughter pledging to donate 99 percent of his Facebook shares to charity.

Today's Parent

My mom tried to be my best friend, but I won't do that to my daughter

My mom tried to be my best friend, but I won't do that to my daughter

"When I had my own daughter, I retained strong judgments for the way my mother had been with me as a kid. I didn’t want to do the same with Anna."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Is staying home when your kids are tweens more important than when they're babies?

Is staying home when your kids are tweens more important than when they're babies?

We often hear how important it is to invest time in the first five years of your kids’ lives, but perhaps it’s just as essential for parents to be accessible when their kids are a bit older.

Alex Mlynek

The real stay-at-home mom challenge? Admitting there is no challenge

The real stay-at-home mom challenge? Admitting there is no challenge

We need to walk away from the tired (and offensive!) working-mom-versus-stay-at-home-mom battle.

Jennifer Pinarski

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

One way parents can fight childhood obesity

A recent study suggests childhood obesity is linked to poverty and parenting styles.

Emma Waverman

I wish the Lego slippers were available in Canada

I wish the Lego slippers were available in Canada

"Come on Lego executives, do the right thing and bring these slippers to North America!"

Ian Mendes

Why we need more teachers like Chris Ulmer

Why we need more teachers like Chris Ulmer

Florida teacher Chris Ulmer has inspired Anchel Krishna to take up a new tradition at home with her special-needs daughter.

Anchel Krishna

Watch a dad and his son's sweet conversation about the Paris attacks

Watch a dad and his son's sweet conversation about the Paris attacks

A sweet conversation between a little boy and his dad, trying to make sense of what happened in Paris.

Ariel Brewster

The less glamourous side of breastfeeding

The less glamourous side of breastfeeding

We all know that breastfeeding isn’t always glamorous, but it’s still important to capture those moments on camera.

Jennifer Pinarski

Remembrance Day: Why schools should invite veterans to speak

Remembrance Day: Why schools should invite veterans to speak

Laura Grande

Could there be a simple way to prevent depression during pregnancy?

Could there be a simple way to prevent depression during pregnancy?

A new study links depression and weight gain during pregnancy with sitting down for long periods of time.

Jennifer Pinarski

Another year, another offensive Halloween costume for kids

Another year, another offensive Halloween costume for kids

Halloween isn’t a free pass to dress however you like and ignore social conventions. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as crossing the line.

Emma Waverman

Can a TV show really teach kids mindfulness? This mouse thinks so

Can a TV show really teach kids mindfulness? This mouse thinks so

"When I heard that Kids’ CBC was going to debut a TV show that encourages kids to get in touch with nature, I was skeptical..."

Jennifer Pinarski

A naked body doesn’t equal sex, so why is it a big deal to bathe with your kids?

A naked body doesn’t equal sex, so why is it a big deal to bathe with your kids?

Media personality Perez Hilton recently came under fire after posting a photo of himself in the bathtub with his toddler son.

Emma Waverman

I'm happy Girl Guides of Canada is now a safe zone for my transgender kid

I'm happy Girl Guides of Canada is now a safe zone for my transgender kid

"It means we don't have to hide the fact that Warner is transgender. We don't have to live in a constant state of fear..."

Melissa Ann Schaettgen

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