Nurture

Preparing kids for the future means engaging them in STEM now. Created for STEM permeates every aspect of our lives—and it will only increase in importance. “Science, technology, engineering and math are central to understanding a world that is changing as quickly as ours,” says Johanna Busch, Toronto-based Education Specialist for Let’s Talk Science. The

My son’s stint in the ICU showed me that grand gestures are not what’s most helpful to a family—it’s the smaller things that count. GoFundMe campaigns are the first stop for many people who want to help a friend or a family in crisis. But do these do-gooders with the best of intentions stop to

I believed that dog adoption was a lifelong commitment and that only bad people give back pets—until my children’s safety was at risk. They called him a “foster fail.” My husband and I were graduate students when, of all the rescued greyhounds that had passed through our home as fosters, I decided to keep Axel,

Taking small kids to an all-inclusive is a no-brainer, but there are ways to make sure your vacay is as smooth as possible. After years of very careful pandemic living, my family finally booked an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico this past April. We figured that not having to think about paying for anything would be

I would never be pregnant and give birth. I had to let go of what we thought life would be and open up to what could be. The following is excerpted with permission from Can’t Help Falling: A Long Road to Motherhood by Tarah Schwartz (Linda Leith Publishing, 2022). I was kicking off my shoes as I checked

From portable blackout curtains to a splurge-worthy face oil that will make your skin more radiant than ever, you’ll love these new products. Our inboxes are flooded with the latest and greatest in new parenting products every day. Here are some of our most recent faves. Ranging from baby care to self-care, you’ll be sure

With these tips from a former Hollywood talent manager, you might be raising the next Disney star! If your kid has an extensive repertoire of TikTok dances or puts their entire soul into their musical theatre classes, it’s possible you’ve envisioned the bright lights of Hollywood. Could your outgoing, charismatic kid make it as a

Bringing little kids to a restaurant can be a nightmare. They whine and fight at the table, don’t want to sit still, barely touch the food when it finally arrives, and beg for your phone constantly. Add in COVID risks, and it almost doesn’t seem worth it. And yet, at this point in the pandemic,

If ever there was a year to travel in Canada with your family, this is it. We’re blessed with jaw-dropping landscapes, thrilling outdoor adventures and a trove of diverse cultural experiences. I should know—I’ve spent the past year criss-crossing the country in search of the top destinations for families for my book 25 Places in

For better or worse, pandemic restrictions are lifting across the country. Masks are coming off, people can gather and travel, and there’s a tentative sense of hope in the air (until the next variant comes along, anyway). There are a lot of “new normals” I won’t miss about the last two years (cutting my own

The following is excerpted with permission from Send Me Into the Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood by Erin Pepler (Invisible Publishing, 2022). The joyful chaos of a family home is something I dreamed of, and it remains the place I’m happiest and most at ease. There’s nothing better than puttering around my kitchen while the

No matter what bodily fluid you’re dealing with, we’ve got the remedy—plus a tip to save you from stumbling through making their bed in the middle of the night. It’s the worst morning surprise: your kid’s mattress soaked in pee, blood from a nosebleed or vomit. Soak up as much as you can, then try

I let my kids know that grief is normal and it takes time to process the death of a family pet. Our beloved dog, Roxy, died at the end of 2021. She was the second commitment my husband and I had made to each other—right after buying our first house (with a fenced backyard), and

Remember the good old days, when the idea of dumping uncooked rice, glitter and sand on the rug and declaring the whole living room a sensory-play area would have seemed preposterous? It’s not the most relaxing moment to be a parent to kids under five years old. All of our loved ones, in-laws and even

We’ve compiled the most effective ways to pull a stain out of your kids’ wardrobe. As a parent you quickly find out that “dirty clothes” has a whole new meaning. While you previously thought your jeans were filthy after three wears with not a stain in sight, you’re now contending with pint-sized pants decorated with

And other things I learned when my best mom-friend moved away. I was roaming a consignment store last spring, stealing a rare moment for myself, when my friend Hannah called. She was sobbing. “We’re moving,” she told me though her tears, “to the Island.” My mind fogged over. I think I muttered something lame, possibly,

These items are expensive to replace but difficult to clean. Here’s how to rid them of urine, puke, marker, crayon and more. When you have kids, your house becomes a big toilet. Somehow they always find their way to the couch or your favourite rug when they’re about to puke, and over the years you

The baby books don’t tell you how MESSY kids can be! If you’re dealing with stinky shoes and stuffies, stained strollers and mouldy lunch bags, here’s help. One thing the baby books never tell you is just how much of a mess kids can make—and how baffled you’ll be about the best ways to clean

From super helpful to absolutely hilarious, these podcasts are your new go-to’s for when you’re cleaning, commuting or going on a stroller walk. 1. The Double Shift A show about women who are challenging how society sees mothers and how we see ourselves. Sample episode: “On Not Having It All” 2. The Longest Shortest Time

When I went electric car shopping four years ago, I couldn’t find anything that matched the convenience, price and size of my Honda SUV. I guiltily ended up with a lease on another CR-V, betting that the technology would catch up to the needs of my family (wife, two boys, best friends, goalie equipment, Costco