Parenting

Yes, I'm having a girl. No, I don't want pink

Yes, I'm having a girl. No, I don't want pink

As a soon-to-be mom, Monica Reyes is frustrated by the gender stereotypes we reinforce in our children.

Monica Reyes

When kids test the Santa hypothesis

When kids test the Santa hypothesis

Tracy Chappell finds it a little more difficult than usual to come up with gift ideas for her kids this holiday season.

Tracy Chappell

Manitoba mom fined over daycare's bizarre lunch rules

Manitoba mom fined over daycare's bizarre lunch rules

Should daycares and governments tell parents what their children can eat? Jennifer Pinarksi doesn't think so.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to teach your child to be charitable

How to teach your child to be charitable

Anchel Krishna's family makes it a priority to give back to the community — despite the extra financial costs of raising a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Are my kids food snobs... or just picky eaters?

Are my kids food snobs... or just picky eaters?

Jennifer Pinarski's little foodies turn their noses up at the dishes she least expects.

Jennifer Pinarski

5 reasons not to be jealous of stay-at-home moms

5 reasons not to be jealous of stay-at-home moms

The grass isn't always greener, says our SAHM blogger Jennifer Pinarski. Here are five reasons not to be jealous of stay-at-home moms.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to handle your kid's messy room

How to handle your kid's messy room

Susan Goldberg believes that her son should be in charge of his own room — even when he keeps it messy.

Susan Goldberg

Finally! TV shows we can all enjoy together

Finally! TV shows we can all enjoy together

Ian Mendes has discovered at least five family TV shows he can enjoy with his daughters.

Ian Mendes

Why reward charts don’t (always) work

Why reward charts don’t (always) work

Tracy Chappell discovered that her reward chart was a great incentive for one of her daughters — but set the other one up for failure.

Tracy Chappell

Why sick days can be good for the soul

Why sick days can be good for the soul

Anchel Krishna is thankful that a day of rest turned into a fantastic opportunity for one-on-one time with her daughter.

Anchel Krishna

Do holiday greetings have to be inclusive?

Do holiday greetings have to be inclusive?

Tracy's shocked by how passionate people get about the idea of replacing “Merry Christmas” with a more inclusive greeting.

Tracy Chappell

OMG! I'm one of those parents

OMG! I'm one of those parents

Susan Goldberg is surprised to discover she's so cautious about the music her kids listen to.

Susan Goldberg

Should you watch Back to the Future with your kids?

Should you watch Back to the Future with your kids?

Ian Mendes plans a movie night with his daughter, but finds that Back to the Future isn't as kid-friendly as he remembers.

Ian Mendes

5 good parenting messages (that totally backfired on me)

5 good parenting messages (that totally backfired on me)

Tracy Chappell tried to teach her kids some valuable lessons, but her girls gave them brand new meanings instead.

Tracy Chappell

Working mom: Why I'm OK with leaving my toddler

Working mom: Why I'm OK with leaving my toddler

Anchel Krishna heads to a conference for work — and she explains why she’s OK leaving Syona for a few days.

Anchel Krishna

6 things no one tells moms about going back to work

6 things no one tells moms about going back to work

Going back to work after a stint as a stay-at-home parent isn't all bad.

Jennifer Pinarski

Are you one of those dance moms?

Are you one of those dance moms?

They’re fun to watch on TV, but you may not want this title attached to your name.

Lisa van de Geyn

5 ways to steal your kids' Halloween candy

5 ways to steal your kids' Halloween candy

Ian Mendes provides tips to help you steal your kids' Halloween candy without them noticing.

Ian Mendes

School forms: What happens when both parents are Mother

School forms: What happens when both parents are Mother

Susan Goldberg is frustrated that some organizations don't recognize that not every household has a mother and father.

Susan Goldberg

Siblings: When one child gets more attention

Siblings: When one child gets more attention

Lisa van de Geyn has noticed that her eldest daughter gets more of her attention than her younger one.

Lisa van de Geyn