Parenting

Same-sex parents: When a child asks the hard questions

Same-sex parents: When a child asks the hard questions

Same-sex parents: When kids ask questions—questions they already know the answers to—they’re trying to figure out the bigger picture.

Susan Goldberg

The children's book that glorifies guns

The children's book that glorifies guns

Yes, this is a real book. <em>My Parents Open Carry</em> stirs up controversy in the US and forces us to look at our culture of fear.

Emma Waverman

Walmart withholds 'inappropriate' baby photos from mom

Walmart withholds 'inappropriate' baby photos from mom

A Newfoundland mom has her "inappropriate" photos of her two children confiscated by Walmart employees.

Ian Mendes

How to have a tear-free school drop-off

How to have a tear-free school drop-off

It can be tough to get through the school drop-off without tears. Try out these tips to keep your little ones from panicking.

Laura Grande

Cheerios ad does away with doofus dads

Cheerios ad does away with doofus dads

A new online commercial from Cheerios moves away from the doofus dads stereotype.

Emma Waverman

Special needs in the media: Why I went on TV

Special needs in the media: Why I went on TV

After making a guest appearance on Canada AM, Anchel Krishna shares why it was important for the special needs community.

Anchel Krishna

Have parents forgotten how to help one another?

Have parents forgotten how to help one another?

If it takes a village to raise a child, as parents we should remember to support families who need it—instead of pointing fingers.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to get your kids to leave the park—in 10 easy steps

How to get your kids to leave the park—in 10 easy steps

Kids refuse to leave the park? Follow this 10-step guide to help keep your sanity intact.

Ian Mendes

6 reasons why you should buy The Penis Doll

6 reasons why you should buy The Penis Doll

The Penis Doll: Have you heard about the doll with the anatomically-correct body parts? Here are six reasons to buy one for your kids.

Emma Waverman

Does an only child experience sibling rivalry?

Does an only child experience sibling rivalry?

Sometimes an only child can exhibit signs of sibling rivalry, which can be a confusing situation for parents.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

My kids love my body, so why am I hiding?

My kids love my body, so why am I hiding?

Love my body: Make sure that there are pictures of you celebrating the dog days of summer with your kids—beautiful imperfections and all.

Emma Waverman

Mommy needs her wine: The message this sends to kids

Mommy needs her wine: The message this sends to kids

As parents, what message are we sending our kids when we associate stress relief with reaching for a bottle of wine?

Emma Waverman

How to talk to your friends’ kids about your child with special needs

How to talk to your friends’ kids about your child with special needs

Introducing your child with special needs to a new group of friends can seem daunting. Here are some tips to help other kids understand the situation.

Anchel Krishna

Is it time to stop sharing photos of our kids online?

Is it time to stop sharing photos of our kids online?

In the age of social media, some parents are left to wonder if it's time to stop sharing photos of our kids.

Emma Waverman

Kids' behaviour: When to seek help

Kids' behaviour: When to seek help

Seek help: Here are some signs that your kids' behaviour may be more than a developmental phase.

Liza Finlay

Binge-watching: The new date night for parents

Binge-watching: The new date night for parents

Compulsive TV watching with your spouse doesn’t have to mean you’re in a marriage rut. Does it?

Tracy Chappell

Why are stay-at-home parents so stressed out?

Why are stay-at-home parents so stressed out?

A recent study proves that, biologically speaking, stay-at-home parents are more stressed out than those who work outside the home.

Jennifer Pinarski

Don't judge me for sending my kids to sleepover camp

Don't judge me for sending my kids to sleepover camp

Sending your kids away to sleepover camp can be a challenge—but it's one that will benefit both parent and child.

Emma Waverman

Why I want my daughter's Botox to last forever

Why I want my daughter's Botox to last forever

More parents are discovering that Botox treatment can help relieve the symptoms of cerebral palsy in their child.

Anchel Krishna

Forget helicopter parenting! Welcome to helicopter society...

Forget helicopter parenting! Welcome to helicopter society...

Where do parents draw the line between helicopter parenting and being a free-range parent? Have we become a helicopter society?

Emma Waverman