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Tech worker making $175,000 lives with her parents while she saves for their retirement

Grace, 26, says working in a startup is ‘a grind’ but it’s easier to advance her career at a smaller company

4 min read

Psychologist Adam Grant wants you to ditch small talk to build deeper connections

Mira Miller

Book cover - Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Book cover - Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Book cover - Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

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Four things I’ve learned about tapping into an RESP

The Dalhousie University campus is seen in Halifax, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association were locked out by the university over a contract dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

The Dalhousie University campus is seen in Halifax, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association were locked out by the university over a contract dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

The Dalhousie University campus is seen in Halifax, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association were locked out by the university over a contract dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

4 min read

Yes, your kids are already using AI. It doesn’t replace parenting

Katherine Martinko

Happy boy using system AI Chatbot on mobile application to do his homework. Chatbot conversation, Ai Artificial Intelligence technology. Futuristic technology. Virtual assistant on internet.

Happy boy using system AI Chatbot on mobile application to do his homework. Chatbot conversation, Ai Artificial Intelligence technology. Futuristic technology. Virtual assistant on internet.

Happy boy using system AI Chatbot on mobile application to do his homework. Chatbot conversation, Ai Artificial Intelligence technology. Futuristic technology. Virtual assistant on internet.

4 min read

opinion

I ‘unoptimized’ my life. It was exactly what I needed

Mira Miller

Illustration joy fun optimize life
Crowd of people has fun at the party. Happy friends celebrate, cuddle together. Diverse men and women dancing, laughing, hug at the disco. International friendship concept. Flat vector illustration.

Illustration joy fun optimize life
Crowd of people has fun at the party. Happy friends celebrate, cuddle together. Diverse men and women dancing, laughing, hug at the disco. International friendship concept. Flat vector illustration.

Illustration joy fun optimize life
Crowd of people has fun at the party. Happy friends celebrate, cuddle together. Diverse men and women dancing, laughing, hug at the disco. International friendship concept. Flat vector illustration.

4 min read

Accidental cannabis poisonings among kids are increasing. Here’s what parents should know
Dr. Shazma Mithani
4 min read
Five things to know about improving your gut health
Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
4 min read
How poor air quality can affect your health, and how to protect yourself
Dr. Shazma Mithani
4 min read
How to spot the warning signs of heat-related illness
Dr. Shazma Mithani
5 min read

Is your kid feeling scared by AI doomsday warnings? Here’s how to talk about it
Dr. Jillian Roberts
4 min read
Our kids don’t take responsibility for their school work. What should we do?
Dr. Jillian Roberts
4 min read
My child holds it together at school but falls apart at home. What should I do?
Dr. Jillian Roberts
4 min read
I’m a child psychologist. Here’s what I think about social media bans
Dr. Jillian Roberts
4 min read

Naps can make you sharper, but timing and duration are key
Dr. Rébecca Robillard
4 min read
What exercise regimen is best for sleep?
Dr. Rébecca Robillard
4 min read
Is the heat wave hurting your sleep? Here’s what to do about it
Dr. Rébecca Robillard
4 min read
Is it time for a ‘sleep divorce’?
Dr. Rébecca Robillard
3 min read

opinion
Stop tracking your kid’s every move. It’s bad for both of you
Katherine Martinko
4 min read
opinion
Beyond RESPs, how else can we save for our children’s future?
Erin Bury
4 min read
Parents, take it from this hockey dad – misbehaving from the stands is a losing game
David A. Robertson
5 min read
opinion
Financial lessons to instill this fall with your teenager
Anita Bruinsma
4 min read

How will cheaper versions of Ozempic tip the scales?
18 min read
It’s time to rethink the workplace meeting
4 min read
No, you don’t need a shared bank account to travel with friends. Here’s how to avoid conflict
3 min read
Age-gap besties: How these Canadians found friendship decades apart
7 min read

Yesterday

Tech worker making $175,000 lives with her parents while she saves for their retirement

4 min read

October 13, 2026

Book cover - Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Book cover - Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Psychologist Adam Grant wants you to ditch small talk to build deeper connections

Mira Miller

4 min read

October 13, 2026

The Dalhousie University campus is seen in Halifax, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association were locked out by the university over a contract dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

The Dalhousie University campus is seen in Halifax, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association were locked out by the university over a contract dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Four things I’ve learned about tapping into an RESP

4 min read

October 8, 2026

Happy boy using system AI Chatbot on mobile application to do his homework. Chatbot conversation, Ai Artificial Intelligence technology. Futuristic technology. Virtual assistant on internet.

Happy boy using system AI Chatbot on mobile application to do his homework. Chatbot conversation, Ai Artificial Intelligence technology. Futuristic technology. Virtual assistant on internet.

Yes, your kids are already using AI. It doesn’t replace parenting

Katherine Martinko

4 min read

October 6, 2026

Illustration joy fun optimize life
Crowd of people has fun at the party. Happy friends celebrate, cuddle together. Diverse men and women dancing, laughing, hug at the disco. International friendship concept. Flat vector illustration.

Illustration joy fun optimize life
Crowd of people has fun at the party. Happy friends celebrate, cuddle together. Diverse men and women dancing, laughing, hug at the disco. International friendship concept. Flat vector illustration.

opinion

I ‘unoptimized’ my life. It was exactly what I needed

Mira Miller

4 min read

October 5, 2026

Signs that you may be depressed, and five things that can help

Dr. Jennifer Caspari

5 min read

October 5, 2026

FILE - The prediction market app Polymarket is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

FILE - The prediction market app Polymarket is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

opinion

The uphill battle of protecting our kids against prediction markets

Anita Bruinsma

3 min read

October 1, 2026

Trade Secrets - How to break up with your hairdresser, according to a salon owner

Trade Secrets - How to break up with your hairdresser, according to a salon owner

How to break up with your hairdresser, according to a salon owner

3 min read

October 1, 2026

Hand with ballot papers and ballot box. Trendy vintage halftone election event banner.

Hand with ballot papers and ballot box. Trendy vintage halftone election event banner.

Right? Left? Blue? Red? How do I choose a side when no party reflects all my values?

Shawna Cohen

4 min read

September 28, 2026

Naps can make you sharper, but timing and duration are key

Dr. Rébecca Robillard

4 min read

September 24, 2026

Help! I suspect my ex is badmouthing me to our son

Gayle MacDonald

4 min read

September 24, 2026

Woman cares about flowers in the flower garden, horticulture and the flower planting concept

Woman cares about flowers in the flower garden, horticulture and the flower planting concept

Save money on gardening by doing a fall plant swap

4 min read

September 23, 2026

Living with Guilt

Living with Guilt

Have an ethical or moral question and need some advice? Share your story

1 min read

September 21, 2026

Accidental cannabis poisonings among kids are increasing. Here’s what parents should know

Dr. Shazma Mithani

4 min read

September 21, 2026

Teenagers laughing, connecting with retro telephone in bedroom

Teenagers laughing, connecting with retro telephone in bedroom

Millennial parents are fixing the smartphone mistake with an unlikely hero from the past

Amberly McAteer

4 min read

September 20, 2026

Guelph, Ont. mom, 36, looks to rebuild finances and career after two parental leaves

4 min read

September 17, 2026

A Canadian study found a clear spike in emergency-room visits for gambling-related disorders among younger male patients.

A Canadian study found a clear spike in emergency-room visits for gambling-related disorders among younger male patients.

I have a 10-year-old boy. My battle against online gambling has already begun

3 min read

September 17, 2026

Is your kid feeling scared by AI doomsday warnings? Here’s how to talk about it

Dr. Jillian Roberts

4 min read

September 16, 2026

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A skeptic’s guide to AI

1 min read

September 14, 2026

Olympic medalist Damian Warner says part of why he felt so confident trying different things was that his mother supported his passion but never pressured him to compete.

Olympic medalist Damian Warner says part of why he felt so confident trying different things was that his mother supported his passion but never pressured him to compete.

Is your child considering specializing in a sport? Read this first

Alyssa Ages

6 min read

September 14, 2026

Our kids don’t take responsibility for their school work. What should we do?

Dr. Jillian Roberts

4 min read

September 8, 2026

Ask A Therapist: How to manage a changing identity

How to manage a changing identity

Dr. Jennifer Caspari

4 min read

September 8, 2026

There are some low-effort changes schools can make to improve students’ ability to focus in class.

There are some low-effort changes schools can make to improve students’ ability to focus in class.

opinion

Of course kids are distracted in class. But it’s an easier fix than we think

Katherine Martinko

4 min read

September 6, 2026

Quebec City communication advisor, 28, wants children with partner but worries about home prices

3 min read

September 6, 2026

Food literacy means having the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to choose, prepare and enjoy food that supports your health.

Food literacy means having the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to choose, prepare and enjoy food that supports your health.

opinion

Want to cut your child’s higher education costs? Get them in the kitchen

Anita Bruinsma

3 min read

September 6, 2026

Irena bought a one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bathroom Toronto condo in February, 2025.

Irena bought a one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bathroom Toronto condo in February, 2025.

Self-employed Toronto woman, 42, rejigged her finances to buy a condo

4 min read

September 5, 2026

(L-R) Justin Podur, 49, Ernesto Barahona, 33 and Rhys Mohun, 40 practise bra dinging techniques at at High Park Brewery in Toronto, Canada during a "Braids and Brews" event on August 18th 2026.

The group was at High Park Brewery Tuesday evening for Braids and Brews, a workshop where dads learn techniques for styling their daughters’ hair

(L-R) Justin Podur, 49, Ernesto Barahona, 33 and Rhys Mohun, 40 practise bra dinging techniques at at High Park Brewery in Toronto, Canada during a "Braids and Brews" event on August 18th 2026.

The group was at High Park Brewery Tuesday evening for Braids and Brews, a workshop where dads learn techniques for styling their daughters’ hair

At Braids and Brews workshops, dads learn the basics of styling their daughters’ hair

6 min read

September 3, 2026

Students from the Beedie School of Business take part in convocation ceremonies at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., on June 9, 2015. Jimmy Jeong for JOBFlocks.

Students from the Beedie School of Business take part in convocation ceremonies at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., on June 9, 2015. Jimmy Jeong for JOBFlocks.

Budgeting for university this fall? Brace for thousands in unexpected costs

6 min read

September 3, 2026

Trade Secrets: How to avoid back pain while driving, according to a long-haul trucker Kirk Reid

Photo Illustration by JOBFlocks. Sources: Nicole Garbutt (portrait), iStock, Pexels

Trade Secrets: How to avoid back pain while driving, according to a long-haul trucker Kirk Reid

Photo Illustration by JOBFlocks. Sources: Nicole Garbutt (portrait), iStock, Pexels

How to avoid back pain while driving, according to a long-haul trucker

3 min read

September 1, 2026

Talk to your children about money. Even if you’re stressed

3 min read

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