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.
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.
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.
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.
30+ Classic, Fun Loot Bag Ideas
Great loot bags and party favours don’t have to break the bank or require hours on Pinterest. The best ideas are fun, simple and on-trend.
Perfect Booze Pairings for Kids’ Snacks
Why do kids need so many snacks? Is 4:00 too early for Merlot? Here are the best booze pairings for kids snacks.
Should I Let My Kid Quit Sports?
There are many, many reasons why kids lose their enthusiasm and quit sports and activities. So how do you handle it?
The Mom Club: I’m on the Outside, Looking In
I’m not part of the mom club. But not because they’re not nice people. I can’t be part of the club, but it’s not because I don’t want to.