Parenting
How to Discuss Traumatic Events with Children
Parenting expert Alyson Schafer shares 5 things to remember when discussing scary news stories and traumatic events with children.
A Sweet Remembrance Day Story Book
A Bear in War is a sweet Remembrance Day story book told from the perspective of Teddy, a stuffed bear that was sent to the front lines of World War I.
Why the Day After Halloween Is the Saddest Day of the Year
The day after Halloween is the saddest day of the year. FOR ME. Because I can no longer threaten my kids as a punishment. Forget Santa or Elf on the Shelf.
Safely Storing and Using Your Leftover Food
In my house LEFTOVER FOOD IS NOT CALLED LEFTOVERS! Cooked food that is ready to be re-purposed is a gift to our hungry tummies and our overstuffed schedule.
How to Raise Grateful Children
Gratitude can be a hard concept for children to grasp. So, how do we raise grateful children?
Parenting Styles from Around the World
Here, in a nutshell, is an overview of global parenting styles that make up our Canadian parenting cultural mosaic.
Is Canadian Parenting a Thing?
Yes we know kids in France eat endive salad at daycare and that Tiger Moms produce straight-A students. So what might Canadian parenting be? Is that a thing?
22 Tips for Your Child’s First Sleepover
We’ve gathered a set of hints and tips to help ensure everyone, whether they’re hosting or attending, enjoys their first sleepover.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Marriage Ended
When my 20-year marriage ended, I wasn’t the one who wanted it to. I was still trying to save it. If you’re standing where I once stood, here are some lessons I learned the hardest way possible.