Simple tips for keeping your baby safe in any temperature

Have you ever gone camping and found yourself woefully unprepared for how cold it gets at night? You shimmy as far as you can into your sleeping bag, try to think warm thoughts and seriously contemplate throwing on your filthy (and slightly smelly) clothes from the hike you went on earlier just for a bit of extra warmth.  Conversely, have you ever tried to sleep on one of those oppressively muggy nights when, despite having...

Is it possible to overfeed my toddler? Your questions, answered

If you’re a parent, this scenario will likely sound familiar: One moment your toddler is declaring that they’ll only eat the “red” foods on their plate, and the next, they turn into a mini food critic, demanding five-star cuisine at every meal (whatever that means).  And somedays, they eat as if they have a black hole in their tummy, munching on anything and everything all day.  The world of toddler nutrition is pretty much like...

Real Stories

Do I owe my only child a sibling?

We had just buckled ourselves in the car, when my 4-year-old asked the question: “Do you think we should get a baby?” “Um, yeah, sure. I guess,” was my knee-jerk response to her question, which, in retrospect, wasn’t the smartest one. But hey, I’d been blindsided. This was my first born – and up till that point my only child. I asked her if she wanted to have a sibling. She just kind of shrugged...

The real danger of Drag Queen Story Hour is the people who protest it

I have always loved the theatricality of drag queen performances and the raucous, unapologetically fabulous time they offer. I love the glorious blend of comedy, costumes, music and self-expression. I live for seeing people being free to be the most fantastic, exaggerated versions of themselves – and giving others the freedom to do the same. Having spent the better part of my 20s and 30s living in New York, drag performances were a regular part...

Why you should steer clear of vaginal cleaning products, especially when trying to conceive

From vaginal steamers to douches, yoni eggs and more, the global vaginal cleaning product industry is huge and only expected to grow over the next coming years. But here’s the thing: your vagina is a self-cleaning organ. There’s no need to use any vaginal products – in fact, doing so can lead to unwanted side effects, ranging from thrush all the way to fertility problems and ectopic pregnancy. Dr Kirsty Wallace-Hor, a GP at Kin...

How to share the load over the holidays when you co-parent

Ever find yourself staring down the school holidays or festive seasons with a twinge of dread, wondering how on earth you’re going to juggle the holiday planning amidst the intricacies of co-parenting?  Don’t sweat it, you’re not alone! We get it, when you’re co-parenting, it’s just not as straightforward as setting a date and expecting everyone to show up with a smile on their face, all in their best dress.  Yeah, navigating this co-parenting landscape...

Level up your parenting game: Tech-proof your family’s digital world through Family Sharing

Are you tired of feeling like you’re losing the battle to manage your kids’ screen time and online access? Yep, us too.  But with family sharing on Apple devices, you can easily stay informed and keep your kids and their data safe while letting them enjoy all that technology offers. Trying to keep your kids safe in the digital world is like trying to catch a greased pig. You’ll be running around in circles, trying...

The importance of parent-teacher relationships and how to build them

Children trust educators the most after their families. Teachers play a crucial role in the brain development of children by further developing their social and emotional skills, building on what they have learned at home, and helping them grow into well-rounded individuals. Even though I haven’t been in a classroom for a few years, I still have a strong passion for and connection to the education system. I understand that it can be difficult to...

What developmental skills should a 5-year-old have?

Are humans competitive by nature? Or is it something we have become because this world has become so fast and aggressive? These were the thoughts that raced through my head as I watched my 5-year-old play with a bunch of other kids his age at the park.  They were playing tag, and my child seemed to be the first one to be tagged.Again, and again.Again.  So there I was, sitting on the bench, rocking my...