Nurture

I’d barely gotten out of bed when I started preparing for our 100-day celebration, but I realized the party was just as important for me as it was for my daughter. I always looked forward to motherhood. The thought of being a mom filled me with a sense of pride and joy. When I gave

There are a few items out there that can make navigating the wonderful but chaotic transition from one to two more manageable for parents. When I was due with my second child, I felt confident that I had every item I needed to successfully conquer the ups and downs of having another baby. It took

If we’ve learned anything from the last three years of pandemic parenting, it’s the difference between what actually matters—like family, work-life balance, and coffee—and what doesn’t, like pants that aren’t leggings. And as we approach the holiday season with that perspective in mind, perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate some of the traditions we’ve taken on

‘Tis the season for giving and receiving. But isn’t it nice when you can find a holiday gift that does a little something extra? From providing meals to supporting girls in developing countries, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gifts that give back this holiday season. 1. Hand Knit Dolls Photo: Cuddle+Kind Each doll

It’s not a Halloween thing, it’s an all-year-round thing, and as an admitted scaredy-cat, I find it totally unnerving. My son has always been a bit fear-averse. As a toddler, he would work himself into a lather when my husband pretended to be a monster and chased him and his sister. He’s never liked TV

When someone finds out I’m Sue Johanson’s daughter, their whole face lights up. Their whole body transforms and they’re like, Whaaat?! There is an amazing shift in energy. It’s quite extraordinary. Everybody has a story about Sue, Canada’s best-known sexual educator. “Oh, my goodness, Sue came to my school when I was 12,” or “We listened

With Queen Elizabeth’s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if any royal children will attend—and if kids should attend funerals in general. With Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if the royal children will attend. The question comes up in many families. Funerals make many parents nervous. They’re events

Are you guilty of doing any of these things that drive educators up the wall? When my kid started Junior kindergarten last year, it took me weeks (OK, months) to send in a family photo for his teacher to hang in his cubby. For some reason, I just couldn’t get it together to print off

Some of your old refund cheques from the CRA might still be sitting uncashed. Here’s how to see what free money you might be missing out on. Kids are expensive, so no matter what your current financial situation is, any extra money that you weren’t expecting is a good news story. And now, there’s an

I’ve always hated my hair. To say that it’s thin is an understatement, and I’m nearly bald in a few spots. I’ve spent a lifetime working on my hair, and I’ve tried all.the.things. I’ve been to dermatologists, I’ve applied creams and sprays. I’ve taken vitamins, Collagen and tried fad diets. I’ve brushed more, brushed less,

Preparing kids for the future means engaging them in STEM now. Created for STEM permeates every aspect of our lives—and it will only increase in importance. “Science, technology, engineering and math are central to understanding a world that is changing as quickly as ours,” says Johanna Busch, Toronto-based Education Specialist for Let’s Talk Science. The

My son’s stint in the ICU showed me that grand gestures are not what’s most helpful to a family—it’s the smaller things that count. GoFundMe campaigns are the first stop for many people who want to help a friend or a family in crisis. But do these do-gooders with the best of intentions stop to

I believed that dog adoption was a lifelong commitment and that only bad people give back pets—until my children’s safety was at risk. They called him a “foster fail.” My husband and I were graduate students when, of all the rescued greyhounds that had passed through our home as fosters, I decided to keep Axel,

Taking small kids to an all-inclusive is a no-brainer, but there are ways to make sure your vacay is as smooth as possible. After years of very careful pandemic living, my family finally booked an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico this past April. We figured that not having to think about paying for anything would be

I would never be pregnant and give birth. I had to let go of what we thought life would be and open up to what could be. The following is excerpted with permission from Can’t Help Falling: A Long Road to Motherhood by Tarah Schwartz (Linda Leith Publishing, 2022). I was kicking off my shoes as I checked

From portable blackout curtains to a splurge-worthy face oil that will make your skin more radiant than ever, you’ll love these new products. Our inboxes are flooded with the latest and greatest in new parenting products every day. Here are some of our most recent faves. Ranging from baby care to self-care, you’ll be sure

With these tips from a former Hollywood talent manager, you might be raising the next Disney star! If your kid has an extensive repertoire of TikTok dances or puts their entire soul into their musical theatre classes, it’s possible you’ve envisioned the bright lights of Hollywood. Could your outgoing, charismatic kid make it as a

The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works. While employees who primarily worked from home have always been able to claim work expenses, the Canada Revenue Agency has streamlined the process. You can apply one of two ways: a temporary flat-rate method (extended for the

If you’re feeling meh about car shopping, you aren’t alone. A quarter of shoppers say they’d rather have a root canal than negotiate a car deal. Here are some pain-free tips for getting started. A car is one of the most expensive big-ticket items most of us will ever buy. A daunting task at any