Columnists
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Ellie
Advice
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Amy Pataki
Restaurant Critic
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Judith Timson
Current affairs
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Jennifer Bain
Food, Recipes
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Karen von Hahn
Fashion Columnist
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Corey Mintz
Food
Teens with dying parents need support: Ellie
Teenage daughter's hostility towards mother remains after finding out about mother's stage-four cancer diagnosis.
From Amy to Spy, films to see with your daughter this summer
If she’s 11, start with Inside Out. If she is a shy young thing, Mad Max Fury Road might empower her.
Parents Know Best
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Two parents, two views: Finding out your baby’s gender
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Feeding your kid can feel like playing Russian roulette
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New Super Mario, Animal Jam and some very confused grandparents
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Two parents, two views: Cursing in front of the kids
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Lead by example in teaching your kids to love reading: Ellie
Don't worry whether your child's chosen book is classic or educational; the aim is to get them turning pages. -
Couples must frequently reassess parenting/work balance: Ellie
If you and your wife made a decision years ago about who would stay home, have a discussion if you're feeling overwhelmed. -
‘Get off that penguin, we’re leaving’: Iowa dad Nathan Ripperger’s new book reveals ‘Things I’ve Said to My Children’
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Have honest talk with potential father of employee’s child: Ellie
Employer concerned older pal could be the father of young, impressionable employee's child. -
Looking for the parents in children's literature
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Counselling can help you forgive your cheating spouse: Ellie
If you still want to save your marriage, a counsellor can help you both process the hurt. -
Stop adding to your marriage's negative dynamic: Ellie
If your wife has had enough of your criticizing her, try to talk about non-confrontational matters to make progress. -
Back to School: We ask five Toronto parents what they’re packing in their kids’ lunches this year
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Help your child adapt to preschool and kindergarten
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Video Kids test out the hottest backpacks for back to school
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Back to school: How to keep your weeknights manageable
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11 ways to make back to school easy for parents
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The rise of ‘selfie lice’ — it’s a teen thing
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Let parents help with extracurricular activities at schools: Editorial
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Catching depression early critical to getting proper treatment: Ellie
Teen wants to move away to go to film school, but fears parents' reaction to leaving the nest. -
Therapy would help daughter accept mom's disability
With dad gone and mom managing a degenerative condition, your daughter is having trouble dealing with her fears. -
Shorter women can have shorter pregnancies, which can be a big problem
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Happiness and child rearing
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Help enrich your kid’s academics, but don’t go overboard: Timson
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Raising kids requires a strong ‘circle of caring’: Ethically Speaking
Is it possible to raise a well-adjusted child without a father-figure? -
You’re less happy when you have a child, study says
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