Parents

How did parents survive without Google?! Here’s what it was like for moms and dads in the days before Amazon Prime, Facebook groups, WebMD and iPhones. Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels, is the mother of six kids. But her experience raising them was pretty different from your experience raising yours. That’s because her children

We tried the good, the bad and the downright strange so you don’t have to squander your baby’s nap time figuring out what’s worth the effort. If you haven’t become consumed by TikTok videos, congratulations—but also, you’re missing out. Beauty TikTok, specifically, is populated with makeup artists and influencers hawking products and sharing genius (and

Minimalist Christmas (Why You Should Opt OUT of the Gift Giving Frenzy) The Parenting Junkie today talks about reconsidering gift giving during the holidays. Do you receive too many Christmas presents every year? Are you looking for an eco-friendly Christmas this year? Looking to support conscious consumerism? Wondering what to do on Cyber Monday for

Tips for Stay At Home Parents: How to feel good and boost your confidence as a SAHM… 0:00 Boost your confidence… 1:09 Stop minimizing… 2:20 Show up each… 3:46 Value your contribution… 6:03 Be… interesting. 8:19 Address your money mindset… 10:39 Switch from apologetic to… 13:01 …what you’re giving your children. Join the TPJ App

Liza Egbogah Manual osteopath “When I first heard about the return to virtual school, my first thought was—pardon my language—F the Ontario government. I was incredibly angry. My son, Bemi, is in Grade 2, and last year, there wasn’t a single Covid case in his class. His school took all the necessary precautions over the

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge How to do Baby Led Weaning – BLW – and Why You’d Want To The Parenting Junkie will teach you about baby led weaning also referred to as blw and how to do baby led weaning. This typically is found in the RIE method of parenting. Learn how

The Canadian entrepreneur and mom of two reveals the tactics that work equally well on CEOs and small children. Calgary’s Manjit Minhas co-founded a distillery at age 19 and grew it into a $220-million business. She also co-owns a production company, serves on several boards and is a co-star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den. None of

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Toronto mom Blake Eligh was determined to teach her kids key financial lessons before they had to go out into the world on their own. She did this, in part, by giving her two daughters decision-making power over their own money from a young age. She and her husband set the girls up with both

My mom and I never really talk about how she mothered her fat child. It’s too painful for both of us. But after she read a blog post of mine, she called me. “I’m so sad,” she said. “I experienced the same issues with being an overweight child, and I didn’t want my daughter to

Watch as a family to prepare your child for surgery at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center.

Postpartum Mindset // How to Process Your Birth & Overcome the Baby Blues The Parenting Junkie explains the postpartum mindset. This video will give advice about postpartum mindset for new mom and postpartum mindset for first time mom. The parenting junkie will also discuss how to process your birth and process your birth story. This

5 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid // Stop Sabotaging Your Efforts! The Parenting Junkie shares with us common decluttering mistakes we all make. After watching this you’ll know which decluttering mistakes to avoid. Specifically this video will address 5 decluttering mistakes. After learning these 5 decluttering mistakes to avoid you’ll be on your way to a

How to Raise Grateful Children (10 Tips for Teaching Gratitude) The Parenting Junkie shows us today how to raise grateful children. Want to know how to have conversations about Thanksgiving gratitude this holiday season? In a world of instant gratification, teaching kids gratitude can be tricky and difficult. A kids gratitude journal is one of

Amidst a pandemic, a pregnancy and a mat leave, I lost touch with myself…and denim fashion. Before entering the mall, I slip on a holiday-themed mask. I’d meant to grab my black one, but I left it on the counter next to the baby formula, so my face has been transformed into Rudolph the Red-Nosed

Whether you’re a doomscroller, a comparer or someone who lives for “likes”, taking a break from social media could make you happier over the holidays. Last year, Olga Kidisevic decided that she didn’t want to spend the holidays scrolling through social media.  “I had been really busy at work and I felt like I was addicted

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When indoor air quality expert Jeffrey Siegel has a few select family members over for dinner these days there are a couple of extra guests in the room. He adds a few strategically placed air purifiers near the dining table, one next to those who are at the highest risk of being infected with COVID—for

My second child, Edie, was the best baby ever. She slept a lot, and easily. She rarely cried or fussed, and was happy to go anywhere with me, in her baby carrier snuggled against my chest, whether on a subway ride downtown or across the Atlantic for my best friend’s wedding. She truly loved being

After a day of tobogganing, kids will love customizing their own drinks at a DIY hot chocolate station. It’s the perfect family activity to keep you warm and cozy! Hot chocolate bars are the ultimate combination of sweet treat and family activity. Budding baristas can experiment with flavours and toppings, like crushed cookies, candy or