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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the HPV Vaccine
Starting this school year, three more provinces will expand their school-based HPV immunization program to include both male and female students (as…
Dear Strangers, I Know I’ve Got Mom Brain. You Don’t Need to Point It Out
Recently I wrote about how my chronic sleep deprivation has made me as dumb as a winter squash. But it…
My Profound Lack of Sleep is Making Me Dumber by the Day
My first kid was an excellent sleeper. He was sleeping through the night at three months. He was napping three…
Where to Get the Best Pies in Toronto
Whether for a dinner party, family meal, or the Thanksgiving feast itself, we’ve got you covered with a bunch of delicious pastry options.
Oh, Brangelina Have Different Parenting Styles? That’s Something We Have in Common
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve! The one thing my son’s father and I kind of…sort of…fine, completely forgot to do while we…
Foolproof Mini Cheescakes
Here’s an ingenious idea for summer entertaining: make a batch of these foolproof mini cheesecakes and serve them with assorted…
Baked Thai Chicken Sliders
While it’s no secret that we’re big fans of the grill, there are occasions where it’s simply easier to pop…
The End of Baby Talk is One of the Toughest Milestones
How could any woman hear the word ‘chocolate’ and want to totally bawl her eyes out? I’ll tell you. This…
SkinFix Gentle Eczema Balm
Nobody likes having an irritated and sore rash—especially not little tots. A serious bout of eczema can be a real…
How to Set Up a Movie Night Popcorn Bar
One thing we LOVE to do as a family is to watch a movie, especially on Friday night when Mom…
I’m a Helicopter-Haircut Mom
I don’t usually get in mini spats with 70-plus something old barbers. But there’s always a first for everything. Since…
Lick Your Plate: A Lip-Smackin’ Book for Every Home Cook
One of the very best parts of my job is that I get to read, cook from, and review the…
My Boy Dresses Like a Girl and It’s No Big Deal
More and more mothers are proudly sharing photos on social media of their sons heading off to school dressed in…
Stay Up-To-Date with Your Kid’s Immunizations The Easy Way
Sometimes as a mom, life can feel like one giant checklist—every time we tick something off, another task is added,…
The Laifa Baby Sleeper
Every once in a while, a product arrives at the office that makes us cry, ‘Eureka!’, ‘I need this!’, and…
The Sexism That Accompanies Single Fatherhood
Why do people assume that all men are perverts? Recently, my 12-year-old daughter was invited to a sleepover party. Fun,…
How to Host a Preserving Party
I’ve hosted an annual holiday cookie swap quite a few times over the last decade or so, and while I…
Got Lice? Don’t Lose Your Head
You’ve tried them all. Tea tree oil, almond oil, the lice combs, insecticides. You’re an expert on the subject. In…
Cuddle or Cry It out? 4 Local Moms Weigh in
Last month, we asked four Vancouver moms their opinions on the bored vs. busy debate. This month, we’re turning our…