Parenting

The following is excerpted with permission from Send Me Into the Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood by Erin Pepler (Invisible Publishing, 2022). The joyful chaos of a family home is something I dreamed of, and it remains the place I’m happiest and most at ease. There’s nothing better than puttering around my kitchen while the

We tried Apple’s newest model of the budget-friendly smartphone to see just how kid-friendly it is. Once you’ve made the decision to get your kid their first phone, you quickly realize just how overwhelming it is to figure out which device to buy. It’s a pricey investment, so you want to get one that lasts—but

MINIMALISM WITH KIDS (REAL MINIMALISM HOUSE TOUR) The Parenting Junkie is no stranger to a life of minimalism with kids. Having a home with minimalism with kids toys can be a reality for everyone. This minimalism with kids house tour can be applied even to those seeking minimalism with older kids. It can be tricky

‘I just wanted to give this movie to that 13-year-old me.’ Domee Shi attends the U.K. Gala screening of Turning Red at Everyman Borough Yards on February 21, 2022 in London, England. Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage There’s a scene from Pixar’s newest movie, Turning Red, that I can’t get out of my head. In the scene,

After years of bottling my emotions, I’ve found my way back to feeling. As a young child, I was quick to tears. My emotions were not tended to by my parents and, at some point, I stopped tending to them as well. To my mother, a child of Ukrainian immigrants, and my dad, an immigrant

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Minimalist Baby Play Space TOUR (How to keep them out of the Lego!) The Parenting Junkie takes you on a minimalist baby play space tour. There are a lot of minimalist baby moms in the comments, looking for ways to make a minimalist baby playroom. So I invite you on my playroom tour on my

Recently my husband and I bribed our three-year-old to stay in her bed all night by letting her wear her Queen Elsa dress to sleep. She began wearing it every waking (and sleeping) moment. And even though my house is now covered in glittery sparkles, our tactic worked, and  I was so proud of my

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Your first instinct may be to shield your children from conflict, but these conversations can actually be comforting for kids of all ages. The early months of 2022 have already included several distressing world events. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to protests against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions, to the Russian invasion of Ukraine—there has been a lot

Don’t worry, nobody’s proposing you ditch the sweats. But if you want to feel a little fancier, your skin is a good place to start. Can you remember the last time you did something just for you? If you’re feeling fancy, level up with these three splurges. 1. Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask Photo:

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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

Here are the pros and cons of popular parenting styles I preached about – but may have changed my opinion on! I hope this liberates you from any kind of dogmatic thinking or perfectionism so that you have the freedom TO CHANGE – to truly love parenting and to parent from love. 0:00 9 Ways

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