Parenting

Yes, my kid is on a leash. Don’t judge me.

Toddler behaviour

Yes, my kid is on a leash. Don’t judge me.

I never thought I’d be one of those moms who is literally tethered to her child. But my kid is like the Usain Bolt of bolters.

Deana Morton

Yes, I celebrate my kids’ tiny accomplishments—with balloons and cake

Yes, I celebrate my kids’ tiny accomplishments—with balloons and cake

The kids passed swimming lessons? We’re having ice cream for dinner! In our house, the smallest accomplishments are worth celebrating.

Leslie Kennedy

The way Michelle Obama talks about her daughters has us tearing up

The way Michelle Obama talks about her daughters has us tearing up

In an interview with Meghan Markle, the former First Lady gushed about motherhood and shared the most beautiful sound her daughters ever made.

Jessica Pollack

Tips to survive flying with a toddler

Toddler behaviour

Tips to survive flying with a toddler

Flying with a toddler can be turbulent. These tips will help you make it to your destination with fewer tears shed.

Laura Grande

My kids are missing out because we live so far away from their grandparents

My kids are missing out because we live so far away from their grandparents

I cherished growing up next door to my grandparents, but with my mom and dad living on the other side of the country, my kids will never experience that.

Kristen Thompson

Why are new parents still so obsessed with gender?

Why are new parents still so obsessed with gender?

From throwing gender-reveal parties to buying gendered clothes and toys, new parents are way too attached to the gender binary, says Leah McLaren.

Leah McLaren

How to survive your baby’s 4-month sleep regression

How to survive your baby’s 4-month sleep regression

The 4-month sleep regression is real—and it’s totally normal. Here's how to make it through this dreaded sleep-pattern change.

Kara Aaserud

My daughter wears crop tops and it makes me crazy

My daughter wears crop tops and it makes me crazy

I'm a feminist who believes girls should be able to wear whatever they want. So why does my daughter's crop top obsession make me want to pull my hair out?

Chris Deacon

Prince William and Kate are totally prepared if one of their kids comes out as LGBTQ

Prince William and Kate are totally prepared if one of their kids comes out as LGBTQ

The royal dad said he'd be "absolutely fine" with any of his three kids coming out as LGBTQ —but, like many parents, he's still got his concerns.

Zach Harper, Hello! Canada

This viral trick for getting picky kids to eat is legit abusive and needs to stop

This viral trick for getting picky kids to eat is legit abusive and needs to stop

Some parents are posting videos trying out a disturbing tactic that uses stuffed animals to get their picky kids to eat. It's hard to watch.

Kevin John Siazon

In defence of Peppa Pig

In defence of Peppa Pig

Peppa speaks her mind, calls out her parents and refuses to play nice—so why does this preschool anti-hero get so much grief?

Lauren Martin

Time to cook is a luxury many families just don’t have

Time to cook is a luxury many families just don’t have

For mothers juggling a job, childcare and housework, getting a healthy meal on the table each night is virtually impossible.

Joslyn Brenton

This parent salary calculator puts a dollar value on all your thankless work (and it's a lot!)

This parent salary calculator puts a dollar value on all your thankless work (and it's a lot!)

Have you ever imagined how much you'd make if you were paid for your tireless work as a parent? According to this new tool, you'd be rich!

Natalie Harmsen

This new "salad frosting" product gets everything wrong about kids and vegetables

This new "salad frosting" product gets everything wrong about kids and vegetables

The new Salad ‘Frosting’ is Ranch dressing disguised as icing. Weird, right? But what's worse, the company is encouraging parents to lie to their kids.

Chris Deacon

The Canadian Paediatric Society Has Released Surprising New Screen Time Rules

The Canadian Paediatric Society Has Released Surprising New Screen Time Rules

Stop watching the clock, says the Canadian Paediatric Society. But that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’t be heavily involved in their kids’ media use, according to new screen time rules.

Chris Deacon

Should you worry that sunscreen ingredients could be entering your kid’s bloodstream?

Should you worry that sunscreen ingredients could be entering your kid’s bloodstream?

A new FDA study may lead to some sunscreens being taken off store shelves. That's because unsafe ingredients in sunscreen may enter kids' bloodstreams.

Vanessa Milne

Losing my job helped my kid in ways I didn't expect

Losing my job helped my kid in ways I didn't expect

I now realize my stressed-out routine was affecting my daughter in ways I hadn't seen—so I'm making some changes before going back to work.

Amanda Etty

Elimination communication: Can infants actually be potty trained?

Baby development

Elimination communication: Can infants actually be potty trained?

Parents can use timing, cues and intuition to essentially potty train an infant. It's called "elimination communication." But is it worth the hassle?

Claire Sibonney

Please make it stop: the end-of-the-school-year schedule is stressing me out

Please make it stop: the end-of-the-school-year schedule is stressing me out

Field trips, wacky hair day, teacher gifts, recitals, fundraisers—this relentless schedule is too much for one mom to handle.

Rachel Toalson

Toddler discipline methods that ACTUALLY work, according to a data-obsessed economist mom

Toddler behaviour

Toddler discipline methods that ACTUALLY work, according to a data-obsessed economist mom

In her new book, "Cribsheet," data-obsessed economist and mom of two Emily Oster determines which toddler discipline tactics get results.

Emily Oster