How to Talk About Sex With Your Teen
Teens talk about sex. Here's how to get them to talk about it with you
“Best Friends Forever” Is Easier When You’re a Kid
Friendships are easier when you're seven, aren't they?
9 Post-Baby Sex Pitfalls and What You Can Do About Them
Connecting with your partner after baby arrives can be a real challenge. Here's how to avoid some of the most ...
Spice Up Valentine’s Day with Some New Lingerie
We’re Leaving on a Jet Plane—Without the Kids!
Angelina Jolie Seems to Really Like Her Mother-in-Law… Do You?
The Mom Date: Starting New Friendships with Other Moms
The Secret to a Long, Happy Marriage: Develop Yourself, Too
Your Teenage Son Wants to Live With Their Father
After the pain of going though a divorce, now a single mom's teenage son wants to live with his father ...
What It’s Like to be The Not-So-Evil Stepmother
Turning out a perfectly merged family is easier said than done.
How to Be a Single Mom
Whether by choice or circumstance, being a single mom is exactly as hard (and enlightening) as you'd expect it to ...
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 ...
Big Brothers and Sisters: Happy Mentors, Healthy Kids
How a few hours of mentoring each week has changed two lives.
Why It’s Normal For Your Preteen To Bond With Other Adults
"Sarah's dad said we were old enough to watch that movie." "Aunt Jen said she'd take me to get my ...
Step-Parenting Know-How: Making a Blended Family Work
Three different families, one personal look at the many faces of today's step-parents
Canadian Family’s 3rd Annual Reader Survey
Parents compare themselves; that's just what we do. We all want to know if anyone else ever lies to their ...
Do Cheaters Prosper?
Is it just my imagination, or has infidelity - blushing and giggling, coyly covering its privates, but not nearly as ...
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
Romantic Recipes for Two
Cooking dinner for your special someone this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, because we've got a selection of savory starters, elegant ...
How to Parent Your Own Parents
The population is aging, and we're having kids later than ever. So what happens when it's time to parent your ...
Teaching Preteens About Healthy Weight Gain
How to help your preteen develop a healthy relationship with food
5 Easy Strategies for Busting Stress
Take five minutes and go from crazy to calm with these free, simple techniques from stress-reduction expert Dr. Heidi Walk, ...
Provincial Adoption Disclosure Legislation Guide
Each province has its own adoption disclosure legislation. Here's how it breaks down
The Perfect Mother/Daughter Getaway in Montreal
Celebrate Mother's Day in Montreal
Dirty, Sexy, Money: Family Survey Results
We asked you about sex, cleaning and finances, and thousands of you shared your thoughts. Here are the results of ...
Stages of Love
A strange mix of chemistry, psychology and biology, Yuki Hayashi asserts that true love is no exact science
Theme Hotels for Quickie Vacations
Can't get away? Try a night or a weekend at some of these hotels - perfect for setting the mood, ...
How to Take a Procreation Vacation
Your next romantic getaway may result in a rather unique souvenir
The Truth About Sex During Pregnancy
What you need to know to keep the fire burning
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
Should Better Teachers Get Better Pay?
Should better teachers get merit pay?
What Grandparents Really Think About How We’re Raising Our Kids
What your parents really think about how you're raising your kids
How Much Should You Share About Your Own Teen Years?
How much do you tell your teen, and when, about your own teen years?
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
Loving Your Post-Baby Body
Learn to love (and be loved) with your post-baby body
When Your Next Pregnancy Doesn’t Come Easy
When baby number two (or three) doesn't come easy
The Best Way to Better Your Community
Looking to create change in your community? Here's what to consider to make sure your voice is heard
The Best Way to Always Get Your Way
These simple tips will help you rethink your approach to life's many situations and help you get your way
The Best Way to Get a Doctor’s Appointment Sooner
Family Olympics
Health care and education matter to you, but is our country really delivering? Here's how Canada measures up against the ...
The Best News We’ve Heard in a While
Eating ice cream could help you conceive
Tips for a Successful Family Reunion
How do you make your family reunion successful, not stressful? One very large East Coast family shares how theirs became ...
Why Dad is So Darn Important
The role that dads play
The First-Ever Canadian Family Reader Survey
We asked and thousands of you answered: Here are the results from our first-ever Canadian Family reader survey ...
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
Canada’s Best Mom-Approved Spas
Deserve a little r 'n' r? According to a survey conducted by Leading Spas of Canada, over 79 percent of ...
What Your Nanny Really Thinks About You
Are you a dream employer or boss from hell? Six nannies tell all
Host a Manshower for the Soon-to-be Dad In Your Life
Steaks, ales and candid parenting advice from males - these, apparently, are what a "Man Shower" is made of
Have a Kid-Free Vacation (And Leave the Guilt at Home)
How to get away without your kids, and why every couple should
Free Mother’s Day Coupons
These colourful coupons will be a delightful way to let mom know she's loved
What’s the Best Age to Become a Mom?
Four women speak about becoming moms in their teens, 20s, 30s and 40s
How to Spend Quality Time with Your 7 to 12-Year-Old
Between the ages of seven and 12, your child may actually want to do the same things you want to ...
Mother Looking for Another
The challenges of dating as a single mom
Rekindling Your Sex Life
How to get your sex life back in 18 years or less
Becoming a parent coach
Have you added coaching to your long list of parental duties? Here's what you should know before you get behind ...
Getting Over Parenting Guilt
It doesn't take much to make a parent feel guilty: Here's how to fight it
Mastering Manners During the Holidays
Polite preschoolers? It just takes some practice
Recognizing Postpartum Depression
When is it more than just the baby blues?
Grandparents Don’t Always Know Best
Our kids' grandparents are great, but there are times when they really need to keep their advice to themselves
Living Life as a Widow
Widowed at 35 with a toddler, one mom reflects on how a family moves forward
Balancing your Career, Marriage and Kids
Show your kids how a great marriage works
Is a career coach right for you?
Alan Kearns, author of Get the Right Job Right Now, talks about what moms or dads returning to the work ...
Finding a balance this fall
How to get back into the groove this September without going into overdrive
Modern Love: Rethinking the Notion of Family
Sarah Elton explores how our generation of parents is redefining motherhood and fatherhood and the fundamental notions of what it ...
That Maternal Bond
Making Our Own Way: Modern Motherhood Part III
Taking on the Motherload
Making Our Own Way: Modern Motherhood Part II
Mom Blogs We Love
There are lots of moms out in the blogosphere, but here's a list of some of our top picks. ...
The importance of having a will
Have you written your will yet? If not, here's why you should
What Women Want
How to make sure that sex isn't left off the menu just because you're a mom
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 ...
What Moms Really Want
We asked and you told "“ thanks to all the moms who let us in on what it is they ...
Family Value: Obstacles Are Opportunities
Find your passion, and don't let anything stop you, says this B.C. family
A Guide to Sensual Massage for Couples
Reconnect with the one you love through stimulating stretches and soothing touch (it's an "I love you" without words).
Living with Love and Laughter Quiz Results
Quiz: Is Your Family Living with Love and Laughter?
Find out how your family's fun factor rates.
Single Mom Assumptions Get a Reality Check
One mother stands up to single parenting sterotypes
5 Things that Drive Dads Nuts
From back-seat parenting to bossy strangers, dads reveal what pushes their buttons – and how you can help them deal.
Making the Most of Technology
21 tips and tricks to get more out of your family's gadgets
Are You a Grandparent Hog?
Find out if you are guilty of exploiting your parents love for your kids.
What to Do When a Pet Dies
Learn how mourning the loss of a pet can teach children valuable life lessons.
When to Talk About the Birds and the Bees
General guidelines for talking to your kids about sex
10 Brilliant Weekend Ideas
Ditch the chores and celebrate fall with great ideas for family fun.
The Pros and Cons of Part-Time Work
Find out if scaling back at the office will help to give you more a more balanced family life.
Helping Your Child to Fit In
Learn how to best support your child through schoolyard politics with our list of dos and don'ts.
Walk Your Way to a Healthier Family
13 fun ways to get your clan moving with zero whining
Moms and Playground Gossip
A look at common parenting put-downs, what they really mean, how to handle them and advice for the dirt-dishers, too! ...
Baby Beefs
Life with a newborn is not always easy, don't worry you're not alone. Here are six gripes most parents can ...
10 Secrets of High-Energy Parents
Book your mani-pedi now. Really!
How the Science of Parenting Hurts Parents
How to reclaim your parental intuition.
Lovestruck: First Crushes
Get a clue about your preteen's love life.
10 Tips for Respecting Your Teen’s Privacy
Experts (including parents who have been there) offer advice for giving your teen the space they need.
How to Talk to the Teacher
Does the thought of having a heart-to-heart with your child's teacher put you in a panic?
Selective Mutism
A rare high-anxiety condition that can affect children's social skills.