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Kids

Just Say NO to Fad Toys this Gift Buying Season

Before I had children I had a fairly strong opinion about toys and consumer culture, and I was committed to keeping my ideals.

by: Brianna Bell

Mummy

This is How I Really Feel About Newborn Babies...

Other people's sweet little newborns fill my bucket. And they also make me kind of bitter.

by: Leslie Kennedy

Cars

GYST: Your Car (and YOU!) Deserve Better Than This

GYST: You and your car deserve better than this!

Money

I Was Young, Naive, and Poor: How MLM Schemes Dupe the Vulnerable

If you’re like me, hearing “thriving business” and “protein powder” probably makes your skin crawl.

by: Anonymous (not verified)

In The News

When a Favourite Place Becomes a News Story - for Not Good Reasons

There’s almost nothing I like more than enjoying great pizza on a great patio, except now...

by: Leisse Wilcox

Kids

Boys Need Female Role Models, Too

My oldest son has chosen to go as Ant Man for Halloween. After years of making creative costumes for my kids, I am willing to let Party City take over.

by: Heather M. Jones

Kids

10 Reasons "Winter is Coming" is Actually a Parenting Blessing

Bring on the earlier bedtimes!

by: Adele Paul

Teens

Why Are the Anti Bullying Programs Still Failing?

With 203 teens from age 15 to 19 dying by suicide that year, it was the second leading cause of death for that age bracket.

by: Heather M. Jones

Education

We Believe You CAN Be Anything & We’re Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is

Not only will Judy share her work and behind-the-scenes learnings here at YMC.ca in her very own column, countless girls and women will follow along!

by: Jeni Marinucci

Film

Get Lost Cinderella - We're Digging the New Feminist Princesses

I have to believe that the thread of bravery and inner compass strength raises a different kind of adult.

by: Leisse Wilcox

Mummy

The Internet Was a Safe Haven for Introverts (Like Me)

For the first time, I was able to have conversations in real time as myself, without uneasiness.

by: Heather M. Jones

Mummy

6 Little Things You Should Adult Up and Get Done This Year. Right Now.

Stop procrastinating and do these things to make sure you're keeping your family safe.

by: Misty Pratt

Books

Graphic Novels vs "Real" Novels: The Parent Kid Standoff

As I sat watching my son reading another graphic novel, I sighed at his lack of taste.

by: Heather M. Jones

Kids

Why Your 8-12 Year Old Isn't Sleeping

Why your child has insomnia and what you can do to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night.

by: Alanna McGinn

Wellness

Not All People With Agoraphobia Are Stuck Inside Their Homes

There are extreme cases where people can’t leave their home, but most agoraphobes are outside, interacting with the rest of the world.

by: Brianna Bell

Babies

Doing This May Help Your Baby Stay In His Bed (Not Yours!) At Night

The best thing about this? It can be started at any age, even as young as one month old.

by: Alanna McGinn