We were in the family change room at the local public pool. I was struggling to get my toddler and my six-year-old showered, and my just-turned-12-year-old daughter was standing by the shower in her bathing suit waiting for us. I glanced up just as...
After weeks of eager anticipation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first royal baby, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, on May 6. Weighing in at 7 lbs., 3 oz., their little bundle was lighter than his Cambridge cousins, who are sure... -
We know sunscreen is a must to help prevent skin cancer later in life. And for years researchers and regulators believed there were very few potential risks from sunscreen ingredients?that because these products work at the skin?s surface, only... -
As a mom of six, I wear lots of hats.  One is mom, but I?m also a kids fiction author, an essay and poetry writer, an editor and a ghostwriter. But it?s my mother hat that seems to come with a whole slew of secondary hats. Here are just a few of... -
Emily Vandermeer got her first job when she was 11, as a babysitter at a community hall in her Edmonton neighbourhood. Health-conscious parents arriving to Zumba class with their offspring in tow paid her $10 to watch their kids for the hour.... -
It’s a well-known fact that not every birth goes according to plan and the signs of labour can be different for everyone.
Nevada mom Rudia Napier discovered this first-hand while en route to Henderson Hospital for her final checkup, when her... -
Yeah, yeah, corny jokes for kids are, well, super corny. But trust us, these ones are so bad that they?re good.
Why can?t you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom"
Because the pee is silent.
What did the cop say to his partner?s belly... -
All vulvas are different?they?re as unique as our individually quirky and beautiful faces, yet the shame we carry about this misrepresented body part runs deep?beyond our own mirrors and bedrooms. We cringe at the thought of OBs, midwives or other... -
Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School will open its doors in Kensington in September 2020
Nestled in the heart of Kensington ? a stone?s throw from some of London?s most acclaimed institutions ? Prince?s Gardens Preparatory School for children... -
Kensington is welcoming Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School to the area in September 2020
Nestled in the heart of Kensington ? a stone?s throw from some of London?s most acclaimed institutions ? Prince?s Gardens Preparatory School for children... -
When I was working full-time, our morning routine went something like this: I?d wake up at 5:30 a.m. (or earlier, on days when I?d exercise), get myself mostly ready and then prepare breakfast for myself and my two-year-old. If I was lucky, she?d... -
1. ?Nobody told me my feet would grow half a size?and stay that way, permanently.? ?Rayna H.
2. ?Your belly button becomes an outie, not an innie. And that your ribs expand and change shape!” ?Jenifer N.
3. ?I was lucky enough to avoid puking in... -
It?s 4:50 p.m., a long day home with the kids is coming to an end, and your house looks bombed.
The dishes from breakfast and lunch are still in the sink, there?s wet laundry in the wash (on its third cycle, because you keep forgetting about it),... -
If you were a kid in the ’90s, there’s a good chance you’ve seen (and loved!) the original animated version of Aladdin. Disney recently released their new live-action take on the classic film, complete with a huge update?for better or for... -
Home Birth Supply Checklist
General supplies:Â
Digital thermometer
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen
Gravol (or generic brand)Â
Washcloths
Water bottleÂ
Hot water bottle or heating pad
Ice packÂ
Ice chips, ice cubes or... -
Murder Mystery. Photo: Netflix
Marvel?s Jessica Jones, Season 3 (Netflix Original series)
Synopsis: When Jessica (Krysten Ritter) crosses paths with a highly intelligent psychopath, she and Trish (Rachael Taylor) must repair their fractured... -
I?m a mom of three. I?m also 46. That probably doesn?t mean much until I mention that my oldest kid, Alex, is only five years old.
Just the other day, I was dropping Alex off at school with my two daughters?Maia, 2, and Selina, 7... -
Cate Prichard was pregnant with her first baby when she listened to a podcast about ?elimination communication? (EC) and it sort of blew her mind. The idea behind EC, which is also known as infant potty training, baby-led potty training or ?natural... -
Enter our latest competition to win a 2-night stay at Sands Resort Hotel in Cornwall.
If you are looking for a truly family-friendly hotel by the sea, with spacious two-room suites, lots of activities and entertainment, pools & lovely staff then... -