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.
How to Ruin Your Kids on a Vacation to Paris
After our vacation to Paris, trying to get my kids excited about anything less than a five-star eco-lodge with an in-room hot tub is almost impossible.
What Parents Need to Know About Sex Trafficking
The most common types of human trafficking include forced labour and involuntary sex work Sex trafficking is an actual threat for kids that’s not just in the movies.
No Brunch & No Spa: Creative Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
“It’s the thought that counts” is a phrase undoubtedly coined by a mom. Her are some gift ideas for Mother’s Day to make the day special.
How to Be an ‘Awakened’ Parent
The book, “The Awakened Family,” taught me something new about the way I parent and my relationships with my kids. Here’s how to be an awakened parent…
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.
Are We Documenting Their Lives or Are We Ignoring Kids’ Privacy?
To me, they’re harmless anecdotes that showed the world how cute, precocious and special I think my children are. But as they get older, I’m realizing that these aren’t my stories anymore. And I’m not sure they ever were.