parents

The problem with the badass-working-parent meme

Viral photos of politicians and CEOs working with their babies on their laps are meant to inspire. In reality, they’re absurd and unhelpful for real working parents.

Mothers who regret having children are speaking up like never before

In pushing the boundaries of accepted maternal response, women are challenging an explosive taboo—and reframing motherhood in the process

Awkward texts from parents: Back to school

The loving and smothering continues well into the university years. Students share their funniest and most uncomfortable text conversations with their parents as the school year gets underway.

I’m glad I didn’t have that girl’s parents

Student Aubrey Ireland won a restraining order

If you leave me, can I come, too?

How one mother coped when her daughter left for school

Majority of Canadians aged 20 to 29 live with parents

Huge social differences between Gen X, Gen Y and Boomers

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What to do if your kid says, ‘I’m gay’

Parents who believe homosexuality is biologically determined tend to cope better

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‘Don’t make surprise, unannounced visits’

Ryerson advises students and parents how to cope with university

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Parents hope to profit from children’s education

Buying a ‘university home’ is a worthwhile investment

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s-e-r-v-i-c-e

From meetings to spelling bees, there’s more to academia than teaching and research.

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Dear Parents…

Not every student will be a doctor or a lawyer. But you know what? That’s okay.

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A Very Calgarian Thanksiving

We ended up where our parents started, but we can’t forget where we came from.