Parents

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

Our federal election cheat sheet breaks down each Canadian party’s position on major family issues. Read it, make your decision and don't forget to VOTE!

Tamar Satov

7 milestones to celebrate when you have two kids

7 milestones to celebrate when you have two kids

These milestones may not be listed in the baby books, but they're definitely major achievements familiar to parents of two kids.

Mandy Milks

I had sex 4 weeks after giving birth

Postpartum care

I had sex 4 weeks after giving birth

Real talk about what it’s like to lose your postnatal virginity only a month after baby, from The Rebel Mama’s Handbook for (Cool) Moms

Erica Moore

How to get your partner to (actually) do more chores

How to get your partner to (actually) do more chores

If you are getting tired of doing 90 percent of the chores in the house—we hear you. Here are some tips for negotiating who does what.

Micah Toub

10 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with kids

10 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with kids

So New Year's is just a little bit different now that you have kids. But it can still be fun with these kid-approved ideas—mocktail recipes included.

Jessica Spera

25 baby-care hacks for first-time parents

25 baby-care hacks for first-time parents

Having a baby can be overwhelming, but don't fret. We've got all the secrets to get you bathing, dressing and changing your newborn like a total pro.

Claire Sibonney

What happened after my daughter caught us having sex

What happened after my daughter caught us having sex

Horrified, we resolved to end the co-sleeping and move to the basement.

Carissa Halton

Does your kid need a vitamin D supplement?

Does your kid need a vitamin D supplement?

Babies and kids often need a vitamin D supplement—unless they're formula fed. Here's what you need to know about vitamin D for babies and kids.

Laura Tennant

How to make it work when your partner is always travelling

How to make it work when your partner is always travelling

Jennifer Leask

5 reasons to get a babysitter at Disney

5 reasons to get a babysitter at Disney

After a day of tantrums, blow-outs and over-excited kids, a babysitter is sometimes the only way for adults to bring the Disney magic back.

Danielle Braff

How the new Employment Insurance parental sharing benefit will work in Canada

How the new Employment Insurance parental sharing benefit will work in Canada

Canadian parents who share their leave are now eligible for extra time with their little ones through the EI parental sharing benefit. Here's how it works.

Jessica Pollack

How EI maternity benefits in Canada work

How EI maternity benefits in Canada work

There's lots to do before baby arrives—finish the nursery, pack your hospital bag and apply for EI. This is how EI maternity benefits work in Canada.

Lisa Kadane

10 ways to make your child feel loved

10 ways to make your child feel loved

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

10 quick and easy ways to show your spouse some love

10 quick and easy ways to show your spouse some love

With a new baby, elaborate romantic gestures just aren’t going to happen. Luckily, there are plenty of quick and easy ways to show your partner you care.

Claire Gagne

12 reasons your friends with older kids are happier than you

12 reasons your friends with older kids are happier than you

Don't be jealous. Your day is coming. And when it does, your friends' kids will be smelly, hormonal, door-slamming teenagers.

Joanna Myers

When your parents suck as grandparents

When your parents suck as grandparents

The baby's finally here, but your parents (or your in-laws) aren't turning out to be the grandparents you had envisioned.

Vanessa Milne

15 working mom confessions

15 working mom confessions

Whether you work at home or outside the home, juggling everything is hard. These working mom tips and tricks can help busy families get through the week.

Mandy Milks

How to treat earache pain

How to treat earache pain

There are many old wives’ tales about how to help a child with an earache feel better. We asked a paediatrician what really works.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why parents of older kids still don’t sleep

Why parents of older kids still don’t sleep

It’s not pretty what years of poor sleep does to a person, but there are ways to get your shuteye back on track.

Glynis Ratcliffe

Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education

Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education

You’ve baked cupcakes and now the school council wants volunteers for the spring fair. Is there a better solution to the underfunding of public education?

Kerry Clare

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