Parenting

Check Your Kid's Backpack-Trust Me

Check Your Kid's Backpack-Trust Me

I looked through my kid’s backpack and the things that I found were out of a horror story

Jennifer Cox

Debunking 10 Common Myths about Autism

Debunking 10 Common Myths about Autism

Why these myths are so harmful and how you can promote acceptance and inclusion by knowing the facts

Jan Stewart

We Trust You, We Just Don’t Trust Them

We Trust You, We Just Don’t Trust Them

When our kid is faced with a choice between right and wrong, we trust that he’ll make the right decision, but we don’t trust that his friends will.

Jennifer Cox

11 Rules That Can Protect Your Kids From Sexual Abuse

11 Rules That Can Protect Your Kids From Sexual Abuse

Dr. Shani Verschleiser, AuD, LCSW

Dropping My Son at Sleepover Camp-What I Learned

Dropping My Son at Sleepover Camp-What I Learned

If your child is heading into their first sleepover camp experience, here are ten tips from a mom who’s been there.

Lindsay Karp

When I Found a Toddler Fork at the Bottom of My Drawer

When I Found a Toddler Fork at the Bottom of My Drawer

As I searched my kitchen for a meat thermometer, I found a toddler fork buried beneath the mess.

Lindsay Karp

Appointing a Guardian-What You Need to Know

Appointing a Guardian-What You Need to Know

Choosing a guardian is one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure your wishes are fulfilled if anything happens.

Erin Bury

Parents, We Need Dessert Playdates—Hear Me Out

Parents, We Need Dessert Playdates—Hear Me Out

Lindsay Karp

Getting a Will Done in Canada: A How-To Guide

Getting a Will Done in Canada: A How-To Guide

We break down the basics of getting a will in Canada, why it's so important and bust some common myths so you can finally check it off your to-do list in 2024.

Erin Bury

6 Ways to Make Math Fun as a Family

6 Ways to Make Math Fun as a Family

Practical ideas to help turn your home into a fun space to explore numbers with your child.

Julie Diamond

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time. Here’s Why

We Give Our Son Unlimited Screen Time. Here’s Why

Once we relinquished control of screen time and handed that responsibility to our son, he took it very seriously.

Jennifer Cox

How to Introduce a New Pet to the Family

How to Introduce a New Pet to the Family

A pet can be a wonderful addition to the family, but you need to take the proper steps to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.

Jennifer Cox

It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada

It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada

Eating Disorder Therapist, Kyla Fox, shares what behaviours to look out for and how to prevent them at home

Kyla Fox

A Therapist's Guide To Managing Tantrums In Toddlers

A Therapist's Guide To Managing Tantrums In Toddlers

Therapist shares how to identify triggers and implement strategies to manage toddler tantrums

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

It’s Not Easy Being Part of the Sandwich Generation

It’s Not Easy Being Part of the Sandwich Generation

The Sandwich Generation: How caring for kids and elderly parents is leading to burnout for many families

Stefanie Peachey

Why Parents Shouldn’t Teach Kids to Be Perfect

Why Parents Shouldn’t Teach Kids to Be Perfect

Why teens are striving for perfection and how to steer them into a healthier mindset

Gale McKoy Wilkins

Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism

Sleep Strategies for Children with Autism

Did you know that over 50% of autistic children have sleep problems? Sleep is important, so here are the top strategies for autistic children.

Jan Stewart

Five Ways to Help Children with Challenging Behaviours

Five Ways to Help Children with Challenging Behaviours

Pediatric OT shares the underlying reasons behind children's behaviour and how to offer more effective support.

Dave Jereb

How Answering Your Kid’s Many Questions Sets Them Up For Success

How Answering Your Kid’s Many Questions Sets Them Up For Success

Open communication and answering your kid's many questions can help them feel safe in a complex world

Dr. Jillian Roberts

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Canada

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Canada

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Canada. Why this matters, and what as parents, you can do to support your children.

Stefanie Peachey