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What developmental trauma disorder looks like in kids

What developmental trauma disorder looks like in k...

When Julie* adopted three young children nearly 20 years ago, she knew that they had fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and had been removed from their biological parents after undergoing extreme emotional, physical and sexual abuse, but...
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I had postpartum depression and swore I?d never have more kids. Now I?m pregnant

I had postpartum depression and swore I?d never ha...

?Are you so excited"!? That?s everyone?s first question when you tell them you?re pregnant. I?ve heard it a lot recently, as I?m expecting my second child in June. And I know the response people want: ?Yes! I am thrilled! I can?t wait to do it all... -
The one thing about free-range parenting nobody talks about

The one thing about free-range parenting nobody ta...

In 2011, I read a book that changed my approach to parenting. Free-Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy is about giving kids the opportunity to develop self-reliance, confidence, and independence, which only happens when we let them out of our sight.... -
Emotional labour was eroding my marriage, so we tried to fix it

Emotional labour was eroding my marriage, so we tr...

Waiting in line at Target, I felt like murdering my husband. I didn?t wish to physically kill him, but I wanted to yell at him?a lot. He?d agreed to get the baby monitor fixed, but weeks later, he still hadn?t done it. So there I was, picking up a... -
How a chicken taught my son to live

How a chicken taught my son to live

My 18-year-old son, Zach, trudged quietly to the graveside, a red geranium clutched in his hand. I walked alongside him and his brother and sisters followed close behind. The dim November light and the fallow brown fields provided a sombre backdrop... -
8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their we...

When your child has a developmental disability like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of the more sensitive issues they can face is weight gain. They may have atypical eating patterns and be less physically activity than neurotypical peers.  Some... -
What do you do if you think your kid’s preschool teacher doesn?t like them"

What do you do if you think your kid’s presc...

When my son was three years old, we bought him a tiny backpack, packed his lunch and sent him off for his first year of full-time daycare. While finding a childcare spot that matched our budget and philosophy was a stressful process, we felt... -
15 best ski resorts in the U.S. for families

15 best ski resorts in the U.S. for families

Photo: Courtesy of mommygearest.com 1. Smugglers? Notch Resort SKI Magazine?s top ?in the East? resort is also a winner in the kid-friendly and service categories, too. Eight lifts across three interconnected, progressively challenging mountains... -
I was set on breastfeeding despite having breast reduction surgery as a teen

I was set on breastfeeding despite having breast r...

When I took my pre-natal class at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, we did a ?thank-you? exercise. Every couple in the room was given a thank-you card, from their unborn child, thanking the mother for breastfeeding. As we went around the room reading... -
Prince George gave himself the cutest nickname

Prince George gave himself the cutest nickname

Though Prince George and Princess Charlotte have grown up in extraordinary circumstances as British royals, they are kids just like the rest of them. While out on a walk with his younger sister and grandma, Carole Middleton, on Jan. 26, a lucky... -
I love my kid?s mom, but I miss my wife

I love my kid?s mom, but I miss my wife

About a year after our son was born, my wife, Akiko, and I vowed that we would have a date night every month. It was the kind of commitment made by thousands of couples every day, with the very idea of a date night now so cliché, it was made into a... -
Meghan Markle’s nursery will be bougie enough for a royal baby

Meghan Markle’s nursery will be bougie enoug...

Baby Sussex, who’s now about the size of a plate of pancakes, will soon be born right into the lap of eucalyptus-scented luxury! Yup, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nursery will be fit for royalty. The couple is busy preparing to welcome... -
5 common breastfeeding mistakes and how to avoid them

5 common breastfeeding mistakes and how to avoid t...

No matter your experience level with breastfeeding, there is always a learning curve. To help you stay ahead of that curve, we?ve put together some tips for ways to avoid some of the common breastfeeding mistakes that happen a lot with new... -
Amy Schumer got one of those awful vagina cakes and her face says it all

Amy Schumer got one of those awful vagina cakes an...

When a friend or relative is pregnant, it’s usually a nice gesture to give them a little something to celebrate the upcoming birth. However, Amy Schumer now knows that not all gifts are created equal, because her sister-in-law gave her this: ... -
Five Things to Do in Ottawa on March Break

Five Things to Do in Ottawa on March Break

Credit © Camp Fortune Head for the Hill(s) Did you know that there?s great skiing, hiking and riding just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa" three- or four-day programs for kids ages 4 and up. It includes a two-hour lesson plus a lift ticket valid... -
10 quick and easy ways to show your spouse some love

10 quick and easy ways to show your spouse some lo...

When you have kids?especially really little ones?you’re in 24/ triage mode. So it can be hard to remember to send some love your spouse’s way. But it’s important to try, and doing so doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Here are... -
Excessive screen time in kids under 5 is worse than we thought

Excessive screen time in kids under 5 is worse tha...

Just about every parent will admit to sometime letting the kids watch TV while they cook dinner, kill time on the iPad at the restaurant and play video games for fun. But according to a newly published study in the medical journal JAMA... -
I knew infertility was a thing?I just never imagined it would be my thing

I knew infertility was a thing?I just never imagin...

The plan Get married Buy house Start and finish master?s degree Have two kids Your wedding was small and beautiful. Even your parents admit you planned a lovely event, although you still have to stop your mother from doing her usual... -
Binge-watch after bedtime: What’s coming to Netflix Canada in February 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What’s coming to ...

Shameless, Photo: Netflix Back to the Future Synopsis: Eccentric inventor Doc Brown turns a DeLorean into a time machine that inadvertently sends his young friend, Marty McFly, 30 years into the past. Available Feb. 1 Back to the Future Part... -
Brace yourselves because Baby Shark is coming to Netflix

Brace yourselves because Baby Shark is coming to N...

Just when you thought the kids could move on from last year’s wildly popular (and painfully catchy) -
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