A 65-year-old mother of 13 children is pregnant with quadruplets. A Canadian family has 18 children. A U.S. couple’s video defiantly announcing their fourth pregnancy makes us wonder: Is the size of someone’s family really anyone else’s business?
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
My kid is starting to read, and every fresh page fills me elation. momstown has entire programs dedicated to literacy — hundreds of moms across the country join them every week — and we LOVE this awesome, age-specific list from Today’s Parent
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
Despite what a deeply flawed viral video says, it’s not so much “stranger danger” in the park that we need to fear. Two separate sets of arrests highlight how the Internet is the anonymous predator’s preferred hunting ground
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
Mom Hands are strong, yet gentle. Capable. Comforting. And they never stop moving. Sound familiar? Mom Hands embody everything mom is
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
We picnic a lot, and thanks to GLAD containers, the condiment-hating kid and the dipper of all things can both have exactly what they want, without stressing me out
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National Editor
Outraged by the style and content of an abstinence-heavy lesson, a Michigan professor takes to Twitter. Her experience seems extra relevant to Ontarians, whose children will soon be taught a revised sex-ed curriculum
By Sonia Verma
Are you able to leave the nagging guilt at home with the diaper bag? And what about restaurants that want to be kid-free zones? Also today: Today’s Parent looks at Strong is the New Pretty; 5 facts about Hillary Clinton; and a CBC quiz
By Sonia Verma
National editor
Today’s roundup has a great article on intervening when you see someone being bullied; Sesame Street’s kid-friendly Game of Thrones sendup; The return of the mighty Brontosaurus; and a handy interactive look at birth-control
By Sonia Verma
One dad crunches some numbers to show his wife he really DOES value her. Also catching our eye today: Tips to make the most of mom-to-mom sales; breastfeeding and food reactions; and a Passover explainer
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
A wealth of information and first-hand stories from parents for Autism Awareness Day; A wink to the readers who liked yesterday’s Tipsy Nipple; and a reminder to check our roundup for local Easter Activities. Also today: our response to a nasty meme belittling C-section moms
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
But no thanks to the breastmilk facial; And Hilary Duff talks about green hair and a famous bikini photo
By Sonia Verma
Before we tried Weetabix, I planned to try using it to make tart shells, gratins and energy balls. Then my kids made it clear that there are indeed a zillion ways you can mix it up, but you can do it all without messing with a classic. Also, I need to get my own box
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National Editor
Even this skeptic is impressed by the star’s well-reasoned, candid explanation of her decision to have her ovaries removed, triggering early menopause. It can’t have been an easy choice, even if it was a clear one. Also today: The Queen of Soul; A tearjerker pregnancy announcement, and #foundbunny wins hearts around the globe
By Sonia Verma
Canadians are full of genuine goodness. We work hard to help others, and it’s time some of the unsung heroes had their stories told. Nominate someone whose story you’d like to tell for Shreddies #SearchForGoodness
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#Frozen 2 is real! As is Iron Man, just ask 7-year-old Alex. And holy crap, Disney: Why my family is not (yet) going to watch the new live-action Cinderella movie
By Sonia Verma
