Paternity leave

illustration of mom looking frustrated while kids run around the house

illustration of mom looking frustrated while kids run around the house

Parenting

Here's why 50/50 parenting probably isn't going to happen

YOUNG MOTHER HOLDING HER NEWBORN BABY, WHILE SITTING IN A ROCKING CHAIR. FATHER IS SITTING NEXT TO THEM ON THE FLOOR

YOUNG MOTHER HOLDING HER NEWBORN BABY, WHILE SITTING IN A ROCKING CHAIR. FATHER IS SITTING NEXT TO THEM ON THE FLOOR

Parenting

My husband joined me on maternity leave to help with our new baby, but honestly? It wasn't great

Parents and two small children cuddle on a couch

Parents and two small children cuddle on a couch

Family life

I ditched Toronto for an affordable, idyllic small town—but it's not totally working for me

A woman smiling at the camera while sitting outside in front of a tree

A woman smiling at the camera while sitting outside in front of a tree

Opinion

It's time maternity leave policies were updated to stop penalizing moms

Jessi Cruickshank and her family taking a selfie

Jessi Cruickshank and her family taking a selfie

Parenting

People seem baffled that my husband is taking paternity leave so I can work