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Scott Colby

Scott Colby is a Toronto Star city assignment editor and writes on parenting issues. Reach him at 416-869-4330.

Five things I’ve learned about commuting by bicycle in Toronto

Fri Jun 27 2014

Biking to work downtown is a year-round passion for south Etobicoke resident - but be careful when crossing streetcar tracks.
How my twins forever changed my world view

Mon Apr 28 2014

On a rainy day in 2012, my life changed.
Jason Priestley another late in the game dad

Mon Apr 14 2014

Cas and Dylan director and clean water advocate heeded advice to delay fatherhood.

Boundaries key to averting parenting perils: Late in the Game

Mon Mar 31 2014

We are consciously raising our 21-month-old son and daughter the same way. comments
Messy toddlers give new meaning to the name ‘ground’ beef

Mon Mar 17 2014

A lot of food ends up on the floor when you have 21-month-old twins.comments
New Mom Project aims to help Toronto mothers in need

Mon Mar 03 2014

Inspired by the boxes of goods all Finnish mothers receive when their babies, are born, Toronto woman sets up network to help needy moms in city.comments
Kika the Upside Down Girl inspired by former Olympian Jessica Tudos’ experiences

Mon Feb 17 2014

The life of an Olympian looks pretty glamorous these days, especially when standing on the podium as “O Canada” plays and the Maple Leaf rises.comments
A child’s joy is one of life’s wonders

Mon Feb 03 2014

When, exactly, do we lose our childhood enthusiasm for life?comments
How do you raise kids to have good manners?

Mon Jan 20 2014

I’m shocked by the lack of manners I see in our city, a town once known as “Toronto the Good.” I’m not sure that still holds up.comments
Caring for two sick twins is one tough job

Mon Jan 06 2014

But caring for two children always has its challenges, in sickness and in health.comments
Fatherhood makes Christmas magic once again

Mon Dec 23 2013

Late in the Game columnist Scott Colby writes of his change of heart about the holiday.comments
Parents who admitted twin fears made honest points

Mon Dec 09 2013

I admire the honesty of two parents who wrote compelling articles this year for the website babble.com. comments
Cold meals, parenting worries are small problems

Mon Nov 25 2013

I had grand visions of getting a lot done at home during the staycation, but the twins have a way of devouring a lot of time and energy. comments
The Diaper Bank is helping families in need

Mon Nov 11 2013

Dale McIntosh lay awake one night listening to a mother on the radio talk about having to keep her child in a dirty diaper for prolonged periods.comments
When did kids' Halloween costumes go from scary to scandalous?

Mon Oct 28 2013

"Naughty Leopard" costume for toddlers sexualizes little girls. comments
CP24 news anchor Lindsey Deluce says pregnancy in the spotlight had its challenges

Mon Oct 14 2013

"There were days I wanted to hide. Thank God for the makeup people,” says 33-year-old mother of one. comments
Babies' milestones not so easy to track

Mon Sep 30 2013

Parenting in the real world has often more shades of grey than brilliant Kodachrome.comments
Fitness and fatherhood quite a feat

Mon Sep 16 2013

I’ve been a dad for 15 months and one of the toughest challenges so far has been avoiding becoming a fat father.comments
Karl Subban a childhood hero and inspirational father

Mon Sep 02 2013

“You are their idol. They look up to you. They don’t do a good job listening to you, but they do a fantastic job imitating you.” — Karl Subban comments
Some swaddling advice for the prince

Mon Aug 19 2013

New father of twins offers some Prince William a few suggestions on how to wrap a baby in a blanket comments