Marvel Creates a New Superhero for Four-Year-Old Fan
Comic book giant sends a special gift to a hearing-impaired little boy
“Best Friends Forever” Is Easier When You’re a Kid
Friendships are easier when you're seven, aren't they?
The International Museum of Women Celebrates Motherhood Around the Globe
A new online exhibition shares the joys and sorrows of mothers from all around the world
Making Food a Family Affair: A Q&A with Trish Magwood
Author, TV host and mom of three Trish Magwood talks to Canadian Family about the connection between food and ...
Why Leaving Your Kids Can Be a Good Thing
Columnist Karen Green talks about the benefits of hitting the road with your partner for a child-free vacation
Confessions of a Classroom Volunteer
Why one mom loves volunteering at her child's school—except on Friday afternoons
What Happens When a Parent Violates the “No Nuts” Policy at School?
Is your school's "safe snacks" policy fair or effective?
Working Outside the Home vs. Staying at Home: Which is Harder?
Columnist Karen Green explains how she's become her own mommy war
The Globetrotting Mama: A Q&A with Heather Greenwood Davis
And Just Like That, My Kid Is a Picky Eater
Did You Let Your Daughter Pierce Her Ears?
Are Moms of Two Really So Different From Moms of Three?
Tales of Bliss: Readers’ Choice Winner!
Tales of Bliss: On the Write Track
Tales of Bliss: Moment of Truth
Tales of Bliss: Weighed Down
One Mom’s Journey to Learn How to Speed Skate
How Twitter Made Me Fitter
One mom's virtual kick in the pants
How Lazy Was Our March Break?
Would You Let Your Tween Read The Hunger Games?
When I Grow Up I Want to Be…
How Do We Talk to Our Children About Death?
My Kids Are Sick and I Am Thankful
We’re Leaving on a Jet Plane—Without the Kids!
Why You Should Consider “The Big V”
How Many Pregnancy Secrets did You Keep?
I Am So Done Having Babies That I Don’t Even Want a Puppy
Is Age Just a Number When It Comes to Being a Mother?
Reflections on Motherhood for 2011
10 Things You Should Know About Children with Special Needs
Stress, guilt and uncertainty are the norm for parents of children with developmental disabilities. The doling out of pity and ...
Three Incredible New-Mom Makeovers
The first weeks and months after bringing home a new baby are a chaotic jumble of round-the-clock feedings, diaper explosions ...
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau: Mama with a Mission
Some people are just born to mother. Sophie Gr̩goire-Trudeau is one of them. The Quebec reporter for eTalk, mom of ...
How Dads Can Change the Community
Moms may be at the forefront of community change, but dads can also step forward to turn talk into action ...
9 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before They Reno
There was a lot we learned over the course of our first full-blown reno, and here are a few of ...
Our Top 49 Mommy Blogs
Moms are some of the most powerful players on the web these days, and we love it—you may even recognize ...
Defending the Decision to Raise an Only Child
The mom of an only child explains why her family's size is perfect just the way it is
3rd Annual Great Teacher Award Winners
Out of hundreds of nominees, these educators have risen to the top—meet the nation’s finest teachers
Big-Hearted Dads with Badass Tattoos
One badass/good dad explains his decision to get "inked"
How an Entrepreneurial Mom Started an Allergy-Free Cake Company
Julie La Rochelle shares her allergy-free recipe for success
How an Entrepreneurial Mom Started her own Baby Gear Store
Safia's mom, Banu Khurana, dishes on growing her business and her family
The Hopes and Hazards of Raising Boys vs. Girls
Whether wrestling with social stereotypes or managing our own expectations, CF explores our greatest hopes and biggest fears about raising ...
One Parent’s Choice to Foster Her Daughter’s Rebellious Nature
Why one mom hopes her daughter grows up with just the right mix of sugar and spice
Raising a Son and a Daughter: Surprising Reflections on Gender
Having both a boy and a girl in the house offers a surprising perspective on the vague notion of children ...
Dealing with Anxiety
What causes it and how to make sure it doesn't get the best of you (or your kids)
How to Lose a Friend in 9 Months
When I had my daughters, I lost my best friend
Lessons Learned from a Kitchen Reno
CF's editor Jen Reynolds shares the lessons learned from her kitchen reno
Stories of Survival from Homeless Families
Three residents of Toronto’s The Red Door Family Shelter share what it’s like to be a homeless family ...
Stories from a Hockey Town
CF's contributing editor visits Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, and finds a town with a rink as its heart ...
What Grandparents Really Think About How We’re Raising Our Kids
What your parents really think about how you're raising your kids
Survivors Moving Beyond Breast Cancer
How the friendships formed between survivors helped three moms move beyond breast cancer
One Parent’s Wishes for Families in Sudan
The story of Dr. Acol Dor, 47, Toronto
One Parent’s Wishes for Families in Rwanda
The story of Léo Kabalisa, 43, Toronto
Distance Education for Working Parents
For parents looking to continue their academic career while juggling work and kids, distance education could be the way to ...
SuperMom: Jennifer MacCormack, A Strong Single Mother
Jennifer MacCormack, Stratford, P.E.I. Mom of Brooklyn, 2
SuperMom: Reesa Quilliam, Living with Illness
Reesa Quilliam, Mississauga, Ont. Mom of twins, Chloe and Talia, 11, and Gabrielle, 13
SuperMom: Jennifer Lofft, Mom of Multiples
Jennifer Lofft, Toronto. Mom to Bronwen, 15, Declan, 7, and triplets Alice, Blythe and Isabelle, 9
Parenting Tips from Parents of 8 Kids
Craig and Kara Loupelle share their secrets to parenting a brood of eight
The Loupelles: A Family of 10
Wonder how you manage to raise your average-sized family? Meet Craig and Kara Loupelle, parents of - wait for it ...
The Joy of Last Minute Travel
You may not believe it but last-minute travel could be your family's new preferred way to get away
The Power of Mom
Parents spend hours talking about what can and should be done in their communities - here's how to turn talk ...
The Builders
These moms pooled their resources to give the local playground a much-needed makeover
The Defenders
Parents gathered to defend scenic Kispiox Valley in northern B.C. from being corporately drilled via a peaceful protest and media ...
The DIY-ers
This group of parents put their heads together to give the local co-op play space a facelift
Building a Family: Stories of Adoption
As these stories demonstrate, it's love, not bloodlines, that makes a family
Living Life as a Widow
Widowed at 35 with a toddler, one mom reflects on how a family moves forward
Canadian Family’s 1st Annual Great Teacher Awards
Your nominations poured in from coast to coast, testifying to the energy, skill and overall excellence of our nation’s educators. ...
Four in her forties
Deborah Booth spent her twenties seeing the world as a flight attendant, and then it took her longer than she ...
For 30-year-old mom, the right time is now
Twentysomething finds pregnancy a happy surprise
Becoming a mom was the last thing that Yuki Hayashi expected at 26. But she's learned to roll with the ...
Teen mom beats the odds
Amy Liu was only 17 when she found out she was pregnant. She was also in a physically and verbally ...
Down to Earth
Leaving the big city to get closer to nature was the best move for this eco-conscious family
Family Value: Obstacles Are Opportunities
Find your passion, and don't let anything stop you, says this B.C. family
Imagine Not Seeing Your Children for Two Years…
Transnational mothers shares their stories
Broken Homes: Reserve Conditions in Kashechewan
One family shares the day-to-day struggle of trying to survive on a reserve in crisis.
A Family Room Designed for Living
Dos and Don'ts for minimum clutter, maximum style.