parenting advice

10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone mentions their kid has ASD—these pointers will help keep your autism talk on track.

Joel Yanofsky

How to send the right message about alcohol to your kids

How to send the right message about alcohol to your kids

I don’t have to turn myself into a prohibitionist—and I shouldn’t—for the sake of my kids. But I can start some important conversations.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

We all know that moderation in all things is the key to health. But what does moderation actually mean when it comes to alcohol?

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

4 things I wish I’d known about foster parenting

4 things I wish I’d known about foster parenting

"Foster parenting has shaped us in ways I never could have imagined. But there are still things I wish I'd known that would've made things a little easier."

Lindsay Smith

How to explain death to a child

How to explain death to a child

There can be a lot of fear in discussing death with kids, but they can cope if they’re told the truth in an age-appropriate way. Here's how to do it.

Kathryn Hayward

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

If you’re a new parent, prepare for an onslaught of unsolicited, not-so-helpful comments from others. Here are our tips on handling unwanted baby advice.

Stacey Stein

How to (delicately) talk to a child who's overweight

How to (delicately) talk to a child who's overweight

Kids who struggle with their weight are being stigmatized at their doctor's, at school and even at home. Here's what you can do to help.

Wendy Haaf

Unsure how to talk to your kids about injustice? Start with sports.

Unsure how to talk to your kids about injustice? Start with sports.

Our kids look at athletes as heroes, and what they do (or don’t do) can be excellent entry points to talk about equality, cooperation and fair play.

Shireen Ahmed

What if it turns out I’m just not a baby person?

What if it turns out I’m just not a baby person?

So you always knew you wanted kids, but you're not the type of person to squeal over a cute baby. Do you ever worry you might not have a maternal instinct?

Kalli Anderson

I thought my kids would escape the prejudice of my youth. I was wrong.

I thought my kids would escape the prejudice of my youth. I was wrong.

I was so optimistic my baby wouldn’t encounter the ignorance and prejudice I faced as a child. But the world, unfortunately, hasn't changed that much.

Nam Kiwanuka

How to deal with a kid who REALLY pushes your buttons

How to deal with a kid who REALLY pushes your buttons

Sometimes you’re triggered more by one of your kids than another. Here’s how to tackle your triggers and parent each kid effectively.

Lisa Highfield

Motherhood has made me dumb

Motherhood has made me dumb

What is a cumulus cloud? How do bees make honey? Clearly, I’ve forgotten everything.

Sheri Segal Glick

You won't believe the one simple thing that FINALLY fixed my kid's picky eating

You won't believe the one simple thing that FINALLY fixed my kid's picky eating

Kristen Thompson

How to instill grit—in parents

How to instill grit—in parents

Birdie Blok

Why you shouldn’t tell your kid they're smart

Why you shouldn’t tell your kid they're smart

Research has found that telling your kid he's smart can make him more apt to cheat to live up to the praise. Learn the best way to compliment kids.

Jill Buchner

Twin tricks: advice from a paediatrician and mom of twin girls

Twin tricks: advice from a paediatrician and mom of twin girls

So you're expecting twins. Having twins is a very particular type of parenting adventure so we asked a paediatrician her advice on dealing with two babies.

Courtney Shea

8 things you should never say to a stay-at-home mom or dad

8 things you should never say to a stay-at-home mom or dad

Kim Shiffman

How I made the sex talk with my daughter less weird

How I made the sex talk with my daughter less weird

My mother’s approach to talking about sex—which was to not talk about sex—felt like a lie of omission. I wanted to do things differently with my daughter.

Alicia Elliott

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

How to rebuild your child’s self-esteem after bullying

When your kid’s self-esteem is being worn down by bullying, experts recommend taking these steps to improve their confidence and self-worth.

Antonia Mcguire

This is why you have no time

This is why you have no time

Between technology and feminism, life was supposed to get easier for women. So why are many of us feeling overwhelmed, stressed and tired most of the time?

Rachel Giese

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