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How 200 online friends helped me through my labour

How 200 online friends helped me through my labour

Jessica Scott-Reid

This 10-year-old boy is Lady Gaga's biggest fan

This 10-year-old boy is Lady Gaga's biggest fan

Gaga says we were all born superstars—and she's definitely right about this kid.

Lissa Coe

The new Lego Life app is a game-changer

The new Lego Life app is a game-changer

Lego just took play into the 21st century with an app that lets kids share their creations on a safe social media network.

Emily Rivas

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Does your baby really need to be shared on social media? Roma Kojima is completely opposed to the idea.

Roma Kojima

These kids make the best #MannequinChallenge video ever

These kids make the best #MannequinChallenge video ever

These preschoolers are really trying their best to stay still.

Kevin John Siazon

Why I told everyone on Facebook about my baby's birth defect

Why I told everyone on Facebook about my baby's birth defect

I finally decided to share about my son’s birth defect on social media. Amid all the idealized images in my feeds, it wasn't easy.

Jacqueline Lisk

Whoa! TLC just streamed its first-ever live birth on Facebook

Whoa! TLC just streamed its first-ever live birth on Facebook

One mom gave birth in her Virginia home for all of Facebook to see.

Emily Rivas

How to talk with your tween about secrets

How to talk with your tween about secrets

It's normal for your tween and her friends to begin keeping secrets. Here's how you can deal with their covert conversations.

Lisa Kadane

Do you put your kid on social media?

Do you put your kid on social media?

Should you post pictures of your kid on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Two moms debate the pros and cons.

Today's Parent

Why I love the @manwhohasitall Twitter account

Why I love the @manwhohasitall Twitter account

The Twitter account flips sexism on its head and takes the often-patronizing advice doled out to women and directs it at men.

Emma Waverman

5 things I've learned in five years of mommy blogging

5 things I've learned in five years of mommy blogging

Lesson #1: There will be trolls.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why teachers on Twitter is a good thing

Why teachers on Twitter is a good thing

"I’ll bet a lot of teachers wish they could always limit their correspondence to parents to only 140 characters."

Ian Mendes

5 things every new parent blogger needs to know

5 things every new parent blogger needs to know

You are the steward of your child's digital footprint.

Jennifer Pinarski

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

"The main problem here lies with the parents who are encouraging these moments in a shallow attempt to become quasi-famous."

Ian Mendes

Sharenting: Is it OK to write our kids' stories?

Sharenting: Is it OK to write our kids' stories?

As parents, we assume we have a right to tell our kids’ stories for them—but we don’t, writes Emma Waverman.

Emma Waverman

Social media win! Instagram allows breastfeeding photos

Social media win! Instagram allows breastfeeding photos

Instagram allows breastfeeding photos in its updated Community Guidelines, but Emma Waverman wonders if there's still a grey area open to interpretation.

Emma Waverman

#MustFollow: 24 most awesome parents on social media

#MustFollow: 24 most awesome parents on social media

Whether you're looking for a little advice or inspiration, fun or commiseration, our favourite mom and dad social media superstars have you covered.

Cara Smusiak

Your kids' tantrums are not for Instagram

Your kids' tantrums are not for Instagram

Kids often struggle with their emotions, but should parents be posting these tantrums on social media? Tara-Michelle Ziniuk doesn't think so.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Odin's birthday: Did it make a difference?

Odin's birthday: Did it make a difference?

Now that the hoopla surrounding Odin's birthday party has quieted down, Emma Waverman wonders if life will really change for the 13-year-old.

Emma Waverman

Stay-at-home vs. working moms: Can't we share without being attacked?

Stay-at-home vs. working moms: Can't we share without being attacked?

When it comes to discussions about working moms vs. stay-at-home moms, the digital village that brings women together also tears us down.

Jennifer Pinarski

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