working parents

I Have Two Nannies and No Apologies– Here’s Why

I Have Two Nannies and No Apologies– Here’s Why

How one family is normalizing asking for help in the absence of a village

Lexi Miles Corrin

The cool way TIFF has been helping working parents

The cool way TIFF has been helping working parents

Today's Parent

I tried the Lululemon Mirror and totally get why it was created by a mom

I tried the Lululemon Mirror and totally get why it was created by a mom

When I was stuck at home with two kids, the Mirror from Lululemon was the sleek new piece of gym equipment that I needed to get moving again.

Simone Olivero

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works.

Deanna Gage, Chatelaine

Why Good-Enough Parenting Needs To Be A Movement

Why Good-Enough Parenting Needs To Be A Movement

You’ll never be a perfect parent—which is actually a good thing, experts say. Here’s everything you need to know about good-enough parenting.

Crysta Balis

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

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

My kids are thriving, my husband is loving it and even the grandmas are thrilled with our new location. But it’s more complicated for me.

Sarah Kapoor

We Gave Up On Nightly Family Dinners Together—And I Feel Zero Guilt

We Gave Up On Nightly Family Dinners Together—And I Feel Zero Guilt

Sick of the stressful dinnertime vibe in our home, I knew it was time to free myself from the pressure of eating nightly family dinners together.

Louise Gleeson

This baby interrupting his mom’s live weather report is the cutest thing you’ll see today

This baby interrupting his mom’s live weather report is the cutest thing you’ll see today

“He walks now, so I’ve lost all control” is all relatable meteorologist Leslie Lopez could say when her baby made a surprise cameo during her weather report.

Today's Parent

I quit my job to help save the earth for my kid

I quit my job to help save the earth for my kid

Deniers try to claim that informing kids about the climate change crisis amounts to child abuse. But child abuse would be doing nothing to prevent it.

Joshua Ostroff

Will your kid's daycare survive COVID-19?

Will your kid's daycare survive COVID-19?

A combination of increased costs and empty spots could shutter a significant number of child care facilities barely holding on during the pandemic.

Vanessa Milne

Canadian moms on how COVID is hurting their careers

Canadian moms on how COVID is hurting their careers

Balancing paid work and domestic responsibilities in the midst of lockdowns and quarantines feels like a superhuman feat.

Jennifer Goldberg and Nora Loreto, Chatelaine

A busy mom of three tried the Peloton bike—here's what happened

A busy mom of three tried the Peloton bike—here's what happened

When I was offered the chance to take home the pricey Peloton exercise bike, I was hesitant but intrigued. Here's how I quickly became a convert.

Claire Gagne

When my son discovered that stay-at-home moms exist

When my son discovered that stay-at-home moms exist

While I love my boys with a depth and passion I didn’t know was possible before I became a parent, I would never be a stay-at-home mom.

Julia Pelly

The Ontario daycare reopening plan is a hot mess

The Ontario daycare reopening plan is a hot mess

Sure, we all want Ontario daycares to reopen, but we have way more questions than answers right now—and the government isn't helping.

Carla Hindman

Moms are leaving the workforce to care for their kids and it's not OK

Moms are leaving the workforce to care for their kids and it's not OK

Instead of “leaning in,” women are being forced to lean out—and I’m worried about what that means for our careers long-term.

Jennifer Goldberg

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

Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents?

Why is no one talking about how unsustainable this is for working parents?

As this "temporary" situation threatens to drag on for months and parents are losing steam, I'm wondering why the government hasn't come up with a plan.

Claire Gagne

11 tips for working from home with kids around that ACTUALLY work

11 tips for working from home with kids around that ACTUALLY work

It’s really one giant experiment right now, so feel free to pick and choose from these ideas, test them out, and then tweak to suit your household.

Nadine Silverthorne

What to do if you're laid off because of the coronavirus

What to do if you're laid off because of the coronavirus

What workers in Canada need to know about applying for benefits and looking for a new job.

Bryan Borzykowski

5 more indoor activities for when you're all out of ideas

5 more indoor activities for when you're all out of ideas

Keeping little kids busy inside takes creativity (and lots of energy). Check out these indoor activities from the popular blog Days with Grey.

Beth Rosenbleeth, Days with Grey