Jen Millard
Jen Millard lives in Markham, Ontario with her husband, two daughters and three badly-behaved pets. Jen is happiest when she’s got her nose in a book, a glass of wine at her side and a nap on the horizon. When she's not blogging, Jen is wondering how mascara marketers sleep at night and teaching College part-time.
What the Toxicity and Stress of Mom Guilt Does to Our Bodies
We’ve all read about mom guilt: why we feel it, how much it sucks and what we can do about it. But there isn’t a lot of information out there about why it’s so damaging.
How to Reject Mom Guilt & Feel Less Stressed This Year
A lot of us accept mom guilt as the price of entry to motherhood but I don’t think it has to be that way. Here’s how I reject it and feel less stressed.
How to Make the Most of Cold, Dark, Dreaded January
There are ways to make the most of cold, dark, dreaded January, other than binge-watching Netflix in the name of “self-care.” Here are five ideas.
Can We Please Stop Celebrating Celebrity Co-Parents?
Lauding celebrity co-parents is like congratulating fathers for “being hands on.” It’s nauseating and I’d like it to stop.
20 Scary Movies for Kids (That Won’t Scare the Pants Off Them)
Scary movies for kids often = sleepless nights for parents. But these spooky movies all have an element of magic that’s perfect for family movie night.
8 Ways to Make Busy School Mornings Less Stressful
Busy school mornings are a special kind of torture for moms who are getting themselves and their littles ready, all on a tight schedule.
Dear Daughters: 50 Reminders for When School Starts
Dear daughters—grab a cheese string and listen up, because this is important. These are things you need to remember when school starts.
Why Does it Feel Like We’re Always Doing it Wrong?
“I didn’t take my kids camping this summer, I don’t buy organic, the iPad is our babysitter …” There are a million ways to feel like we’re always doing it wrong.
Family-Friendly Suggestions for Celebrating Pride Month
Celebrating Pride means celebrating a person’s right to love whomever they want. Here are some family-friendly ways to support or participate in Pride Month this year.