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.
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.
Simple Ways to Break Up the Monotony of Parenting
Tired of the ‘drag them out of bed, make breakfast, make lunch, forbid television, please do your chores, and flush the damn toilet’ dance? Here’s how break up the monotony of parenting.
When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Room
One of the most difficult decisions we face as parents is what to do when our kids get sick. Here are a few guidelines to help you decide what to do.
How to Make the Most of Cold, Dark, Dreaded January
It’s a slog. But 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 5 ideas.
Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Kids and Adults
Here are a few great last-minute gift ideas that are easy to get and can cover your tracks, giving you one less thing to worry about this holiday season.
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.
What to Do When Your Kid Hates School
How do we unravel the knot that parks itself in our stomach in mid-August and stays there all year? What do you do if your kid hates school?
Raising a Good Kid Should Matter More Than Academic Achievement
There’s nothing harder than watching your child fail. But raising good humans and helping them succeed is not mutually exclusive.
What is German Parenting and How Can It Improve Your Life?
In Berlin, almost all children walk to school alone. They use sharp knives to cut their own food and most of them fall asleep in their own beds, by themselves. We might want to parent like Germans, but can we?