Nurture

St. Patrick’s Day jokes let you bring out the silly shenanigans. Your little leprechauns will enjoy laughing, giggling, and smiling with puns, jokes, and riddles to celebrate the Irish holiday with not just leprechauns, but also with rainbows, pots of gold, and lucky four-leaf clovers. St. Patrick’s Day has become a day for families to

I let my kids know that grief is normal and it takes time to process the death of a family pet. Our beloved dog, Roxy, died at the end of 2021. She was the second commitment my husband and I had made to each other—right after buying our first house (with a fenced backyard), and

Remember the good old days, when the idea of dumping uncooked rice, glitter and sand on the rug and declaring the whole living room a sensory-play area would have seemed preposterous? It’s not the most relaxing moment to be a parent to kids under five years old. All of our loved ones, in-laws and even

Canadian organization Moms at Work is looking to combat pandemic job loss by helping mothers back into the workplace in a healthier, more sustainable way. It’s no secret that working during the pandemic has, for many people, sucked—especially mothers. Allison Venditti is trying to make things a little better with the launch of a new

No matter what bodily fluid you’re dealing with, we’ve got the remedy—plus a tip to save you from stumbling through making their bed in the middle of the night. It’s the worst morning surprise: your kid’s mattress soaked in pee, blood from a nosebleed or vomit. Soak up as much as you can, then try

The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works. While employees who primarily worked from home have always been able to claim work expenses, the Canada Revenue Agency has streamlined the process. You can apply one of two ways: a temporary flat-rate method (extended for the

These items are expensive to replace but difficult to clean. Here’s how to rid them of urine, puke, marker, crayon and more. When you have kids, your house becomes a big toilet. Somehow they always find their way to the couch or your favourite rug when they’re about to puke, and over the years you

And other things I learned when my best mom-friend moved away. I was roaming a consignment store last spring, stealing a rare moment for myself, when my friend Hannah called. She was sobbing. “We’re moving,” she told me though her tears, “to the Island.” My mind fogged over. I think I muttered something lame, possibly,

We’ve compiled the most effective ways to pull a stain out of your kids’ wardrobe. As a parent you quickly find out that “dirty clothes” has a whole new meaning. While you previously thought your jeans were filthy after three wears with not a stain in sight, you’re now contending with pint-sized pants decorated with

We can never know precisely what could come to pass. When it comes to our families, we need to make sure that we are putting steps and protocols in place when planning for the future to help them should something bad come to pass. No matter what, you need to make sure that you are

As parents, we want to raise good humans. Parents want their kids to grow up to be kind, thoughtful people. For a lot of parents that also includes raising your child to be an LGBTQ ally. You do not have to be part of an LGBTQ home or even know someone personally who identifies as

Having a baby is one of the most amazing things that you will ever do. It is also one of the most traumatic things you can put your body through. Before you give birth, it is a good idea to get your postpartum essentials together so that you do not have to worry about them

Teaching the principles of Leave No Trace to your children can be built into the natural fun of exploring the great outdoors. As you visit national, state, and local parks with your children to hike, fish, picnic, and camp, it is imperative to teach them to not only enjoy nature but to preserve the beauty

Miscarriage causes are wide and varied, but servicewomen who have been exposed to toxins during their military service may have other causes to monitor. In 1917, Loretta Walsh was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. military. Since then, servicewomen became permanent normality 31 years later. In fact, in 2020, nearly 17% of all

It’s high time to retire your Monopoly board. Forget those repetitive old party games. (Everyone’s sick of musical chairs!) Instead, why not race against the clock to escape a horde of hungry zombies and save your pizza? Or, experience the adrenaline surge of saving the world, with only seconds to spare? With printable at-home escape

Teaching kids manners is not only important but essential to providing kids life long skills.  Kids should be taught manners early in life, even before you think they can fully understand what you are teaching them.  Social etiquette goes a very long way in a person’s life and the earlier you start the better it

From super helpful to absolutely hilarious, these podcasts are your new go-to’s for when you’re cleaning, commuting or going on a stroller walk. 1. The Double Shift A show about women who are challenging how society sees mothers and how we see ourselves. Sample episode: “On Not Having It All” 2. The Longest Shortest Time

The baby books don’t tell you how MESSY kids can be! If you’re dealing with stinky shoes and stuffies, stained strollers and mouldy lunch bags, here’s help. One thing the baby books never tell you is just how much of a mess kids can make—and how baffled you’ll be about the best ways to clean

When I went electric car shopping four years ago, I couldn’t find anything that matched the convenience, price and size of my Honda SUV. I guiltily ended up with a lease on another CR-V, betting that the technology would catch up to the needs of my family (wife, two boys, best friends, goalie equipment, Costco

I’m thankful the vaccine prevents serious illness. But I’m just so sad for kids, who were promised a sense of normalcy after getting their vaccines and are instead back at square one. “How did the kids react when they found out they were going back to online school?” my mom messaged me. “Honestly, I don’t