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Pregnant and alone at Christmas

Pregnant and alone at Christmas

Left pregnant and alone, Lola Augustine Brown shares her story of a Christmas that brought her more hope than she imagined.

Lola Augustine Brown

All the things that swirl through a mom's head in any given moment

All the things that swirl through a mom's head in any given moment

We've all heard of emotional labour at this point, but a recent holiday made it crystal clear just how heavy and exhausting my mental load is.

Joanna Myers

10 things you and your spouse will definitely fight about in your baby's first year

10 things you and your spouse will definitely fight about in your baby's first year

Caring for a new baby can create rifts in even the strongest of marriages. Here's what parents say are the biggest challenges of the first year.

Kristen Thompson

How pandemic walks have made me a better partner—and a better parent

How pandemic walks have made me a better partner—and a better parent

Our walks around the neighbourhood have become a special way to reconnect as a couple, and the fresh air is good for the whole family's mental health.

Kelly Jones

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

"The girls race at each other, ready to make up for lost time. But the parents hiss to step away, move back, stay six feet apart."

Elissa Jacobs

The 5 Best Pregnancy Sex Positions to Keep Things Safe (and hot)

The 5 Best Pregnancy Sex Positions to Keep Things Safe (and hot)

Sex is possible during all stages of pregnancy, and it can be super-hot—if you’re doing it right. Try these pregnancy sex positions for baby-on-board bliss.

Karen Robock

When your blended family just won’t blend

When your blended family just won’t blend

Creating a cohesive stepfamily takes work when you both have kids. Here are the most common hurdles and solutions for blended families.

Caitlin Crawshaw

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

Moving in with the grandparents was already a growing trend, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-generational homes have become especially enticing.

Sadiya Dendar

“We decided to divorce—then the lockdown happened"

“We decided to divorce—then the lockdown happened"

It’s very hard to be in the same house with my husband, but I just keep looking at my kids.

as told to Danielle Groen, Chatelaine

While my husband was away, I almost kissed the nanny

While my husband was away, I almost kissed the nanny

Because of his job, my husband was away for several weeks. But the longer he was away, the lonelier, and more tired and unappreciated I felt.

Shoshana Sperling

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

Polyamorous parenting: The surprising benefits of the ultimate modern family

A growing number of Canadian parents are polyamorous. Experts, parents and even kids say it offers some surprising benefits.

Briony Smith

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

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

With stats showing that women still handle most child care in heterosexual couples, it seems we have a long way to go towards equality in parenting.

Hadiya Roderique, FLARE

A dad’s confession about household chores

A dad’s confession about household chores

For three years, I’ve promised to make a chore schedule and take over weekly meal planning. I’ve yet to do either of these things. So what’s my excuse?

Micah Toub

I sent my kids away because of coronavirus, and I don't know when I'll see them again

I sent my kids away because of coronavirus, and I don't know when I'll see them again

As a doctor, having my family isolate away from me felt like the right thing to do at the time—but I never expected it to be this hard.

Nadine Gebara

Emotional labour was eroding my marriage—this is how we tried to fix it

Emotional labour was eroding my marriage—this is how we tried to fix it

Do you feel like you do EVERYTHING to keep the household functioning? One couple tries to solve the emotional labour imbalance.

Jennifer Chen

How to stop fighting about money

How to stop fighting about money

Want to finally stop fighting about money? Resign yourself to the fact that some kid-related costs are out of your control. Then, get your goals aligned.

Micah Toub

Will your marriage survive coronavirus?

Will your marriage survive coronavirus?

“I’m exhausted, we’re arguing more, and things are growing tense.” For some couples, quarantine plus kids can be a recipe for breakup.

Brianna Bell

6 myths about getting a divorce

6 myths about getting a divorce

Thinking about ending your marriage? Make sure you aren’t misinformed about your rights and obligations—as that could have costly consequences.

Jaclyn Law

Why you should learn your kid’s love language

Why you should learn your kid’s love language

Google Translate won’t help you understand your kid’s emotional needs, but this quiz might give you a better idea of their love language.

Chelsea Dolan

Are you paying the Grandparent tax?

Are you paying the Grandparent tax?

Nothing in life is free, right? And, like many things that seem a little too good to be true, getting help from mom and dad can come at a cost.

Kailene Leong

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