Parental Leave Is Broken
It’s a privilege to take paid time when your baby is born. But the system is far from equal
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“Parents’ Rights” Rhetoric Is Rooted in Radical Conspiracy Theories
Why are federal and provincial conservative leaders echoing the talking points of QAnon?
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Is Homework Good for Kids?
Children and parents are often frustrated. Some education experts are calling for a rethink
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Why We Need Car-Free School Streets
We are a society obsessed with the safety of our children. But kids are forced to run a life-threatening gauntlet on the way to class
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Why Do Kids Hate Music Lessons?
As a former violin student, I decided to investigate why so many promising players quit early
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Finding a Father on Facebook Marketplace
Why prospective parents are turning to social media for sperm donations
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I Spent My Life Avoiding Thrills. Then My Son Discovered Roller Coasters
What have I missed out on because I’ve mistaken someone else’s fear for my own good sense?
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Screaming and Watercolours: I Turned My Toddler’s Tantrums into Art
Was it unfeeling to use my child’s outbursts for an artistic pursuit?
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The Promise of $10 Child Care: Episode 13 of The Deep Dive
What happens when child care becomes a right, like health care in Canada, and what can we learn from countries who have done this before us?
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids and the Struggle of Pandemic Decision Making
Many parents eagerly received their jabs, but some aren’t feeling the same enthusiasm for immediately vaccinating their children
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