Having Trouble Falling Asleep After Sex? You’re Not Alone
Here’s why it is hard for some women to fall asleep after sex and what could be going on.
Recently Published & Forever Favorites...
Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Summer Fun in the Backyard
Everything is better outside.
Moms Are Beyond Tired — They're Facing an 'Exhaustion Gap'
Moms are more tired than dads—and now there's data to prove it.
How Working Women Can Support Their Stay-at-Home Partners
Collectively, women know how hard it can be.
Not Sure You Want to Be a Parent? Let a Pro Help You Decide
"Parenthood Indecision" therapy and online courses are new resources for the undecided.
I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen—and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One
They're just.....not good.
The Early Days at J.Crew
I worked at the the first J.Crew store in the months just after it opened. This is what it was like.
PARENTING
These Are The Secrets For Raising Kind Children, According to Experts
Harry Styles wants us all to treat people with kindness. Here's how to help kids do just that.
My Kid Is The Youngest (Or Oldest) In the Classroom. Does That Matter?
Parents stress over relative age order *a lot*. But does it really predict kids' future success?
How to Deal With a Picky Eater: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Buh-bye “Clean Plate Club.” There's a better way to encourage healthy eating habits.
It's OK to Not Be Into Sex Right After Having a Baby
It's time to empower women with better post-delivery advice than "Tell your partner the doctor told you hold off."
Easy Tips to Get Cooking with Your Kids
Cooking together as a family is a great way to introduce kids to healthy eating philosophies & basic kitchen skills.
A Family Affair
If you can, you should most definitely Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand.
Your kid should be screened for a learning disability before Grade 1
Dyslexia needs to be caught early for the best chance at successfully learning how to read.
Why I Won't Raise Free-Range Kids
Parents today are always going on about how much better our own freewheeling childhoods were. But were they?
My Kids Don’t Know Where to Call Home
Home is a tricky concept—at least for my family.
How to Find the Absolute Best School (for You)
When it comes to choosing a school, there's more to consider than test scores.
Why You Should Detox Before Pregnancy
Did you know detoxing before pregnancy can actually help with the health and conception of a baby?
How Your Child Can Avoid Being A Bullying Victim
Tips for helping your child avoid a horrible situation from the get-go.
The Dolphin Way: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy, and Motivated Kids—Without Turning into a Tiger
Pretty much the minute you become a mom, it feels like there’s pressure to pick a parenting philosophy.
I’m Envious of My Two Sons
I'm flat out jealous because there’s a decent chance that my sons—simply because they’re boys—won’t experience the body discomfort and hyperawareness that I (and most girls and women) know so well.
How To Find A Doula In 7 Easy Steps
Thinking of having a doula present at your baby’s birth? Here’s some information on how to find a doula, and a great one at that.
The Weird Complications of Moving Into Your Childhood Home
What could be sweeter than moving into your childhood home—tucking your own kids into your old bedroom at night, or serving Thanksgiving dinner in the same dining room that was the backdrop for decades of your own holidays?
How to Make a Mediocre School Great Within a Year
For home buyers with kids, settling in a good school district is a must, right? Not necessarily...
Coping With Life After Baby
Having a baby is easy--well, relatively--given the plethora of fertility clinics, acupuncturists, yoga classes, and other pre natal-support options available. But what happens after the baby arrives?
The Good and Bad of Labeling Kids ‘Gifted’
At the age of four, Jennifer Chutter’s son, Ben, taught himself to read. “I thought he was just looking at books,” recalls Chutter, 41, of Burnaby, B.C. “But then I realized he had actually figured out the sounds and letters, and was reading them.”
Helping mothers—and the Medical System—Move Forward After Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
Miscarriage is hard. Here's what's being done in Canada to ease the pain.
Women & Work
Q&A with Eve Rodsky, Author of “Fair Play”
When Eve Rodsky, author of “Fair Play A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do,” talks, we'd all do well to listen.
How Working Women Can Support Their Stay-at-Home Partners
Collectively, women know how hard it can be.
Writing a Resume After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Moms, this is how you do it.
Why Work Stress is Worse for Women
If you've seen the photos of women trying to work while kids play underfoot and dirty dishes languish in the background, you know addressing chronic stress and burnout needs to happen *right now*.
What is the Likability Trap?
Women who behave authoritatively risk being deemed bossy or demanding, while those who are too nice risk having their competence questioned. That's the Likability Trap.
5 Tips for Standing Out When Networking Online
Ever heard the expression "It's all about who you know?" Well, there's some truth in it, and that's why it's essential to network.
How to Use Instagram to Bolster Your Online Networking
Yes! Instagram *can* boost your professional networking. It just needs to be done the right way.
8 Great Alternatives to LinkedIn for Online Networking
Smaller-but-mighty sites can augment your job search by connecting you to local professional colleagues, giving you access to discussions led by experts, and alerting you to opportunities that fit your criteria.
Considering Remote Work? Here Are 4 Secrets to Success
Had enough of long commutes, prickly office politics & visitors dropping by your desk?
How to Use Facebook to Network
With more than 2.45 billion users worldwide, Facebook is a valuable tool for job seekers primed for networking and job hunting.
How to Network Using LinkedIn
LinkedIn isn't just an online resume; it's a place to tell your whole career story.
Best Social Sites for Networking Online
We live, play, interact shop and work online. But which sites are worth your time when it comes to job hunting—and how do they differ?
Dos and Don'ts of Multiple Text Colors in a Cover Letter
Cruise around online and you will find tons of different cover letter formats. But how can you gauge how much is too much when it comes to color?
7 Things to Avoid When Designing a Cover Letter
A strong cover letter is a crucial part of any job application. Before submitting yours for a dream job, make sure you have steered clear of the following common design pitfalls.
How to Design a Cover Letter with a Template
You've found the job you want. You've got the skills they want. So, now it is time to create a standout cover letter to help seal the deal.
How Your Social (Media) Life Can Affect Your Work Life
Is it possible that something on social could set back your job search?
Cover Letter Design Basics
A killer cover letter is an essential part of any job application--and we've got tips on how to making writing one easier.
Is Your Boss a Turkey?
Ask around and you’ll find just about everyone has a tale or two about a prickly professional relationship with a boss.
BEAUTY & HEALTH
Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause
New treatments & medical approaches are making this life phase a lot less horrible.
The Scary Truth: What Wine, Sugar, Gluten, & Dairy Are Doing to Your Skin
Your vices are likely taking a toll on your skin.
Intermittent Fasting: Types, Benefits, Drawbacks & More
Curious about Intermittent Fasting? Here's everything you need to know.
Does the Revenge Body Trend Empower Women — Or Not?
The latest fitness social media trend the Revenge Bod is bringing women a sense of empowerment.
The Different Types of Intermittent Fasting
There are several different ways to fast, which can make it tough to know where to start or which plan is best for you.
Intermittent Fasting Benefits and Risks
What gives IF such staying power? And is it worth a try? Let’s take a closer look at intermittent fasting’s benefits—and a few of its disadvantages, too.
Is the Era of the Booty Empowering or Another Unhealthy Body Obsession?
We’ve gone from trying to jazzercise our bums away to working out to enhance every curve we’ve got.
8 Ponytail Secrets to Look Fabulous Every Day
Classic ponytails will never go out of style, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for incorporating updates and new trends.
10 Ways to Jump Head First Into the Body Positive Movement
The path to acceptance and becoming body positive starts here.
Why So Many Women Hate Their Pregnant Bodies
Hint: It has to do with our cultural obsession over 'bouncing back.'
Celebrities and Food — There’s No Way They Eat That
Pop culture is saturated these days with celebrities sharing what they eat with the world. But can they possibly, *actually* eat all that?
Why More Men Are Getting More Cosmetic Procedures Than Ever
If you've noticed men looking a little less tired & a lot more chiseled these days, you’re right.
Why Body Hashtagging Has Got to Stop Now
The trend of “body hashtagging” (#BootyGoals, #ThighGap, #PerfectBody) has got us all thinking of bodies—both other people’s and our own—as parts to be scrutinized and judged. And that’s not good.
What Happens When Daughters Start to Outshine Their Mothers
Given our culture’s obsession with youth and beauty, is it any surprise that for some mothers, watching their girls bloom is bittersweet?
Guys Are Actually Posing For Sexy ‘Dudeoir’ Photos
It turns out, it’s not just women who want to take sultry photos for their partners.
9 Beauty Hacks People Who Work Out Need to Know
Working out without wreaking havoc on your face and hair isn't easy, especially if you're trying to fit exercise into your workday.
TRENDS
Drop-In Meditation Studios Provide On-Demand Zen
Drop-in meditation studios and mass breathwork events are a thing. Hooray!
Camping Preparation Tips: How to Prepare for a Camping Trip
Camping season is coming. Get ready with these tips.
Grill vs. BBQ: What's the Difference Between Barbecue and Grilling?
Yes, There Actually Is a Difference Between “Barbecuing” and “Grilling."
Grilling for Beginners: Learn How to Grill, Safety Tips, and More
Here's everything you need to know to grill all summer long.
Do Built-In Bookshelves Add Value Or Cramp Your Space?
Will built-in bookshelves add value to your home? Or have times and trends changed so much that they’re as antiquated as your grandmother’s credenza?
Need to Sell Your Reno House Fast? Market to California Buyers
If you're selling a property in--or moving to--Reno, Nevada, read this first!
On Our List: The Home, Design, & DIY Books We Can’t Wait to Read
It’s time to stop staring at our phones and start appreciating the world around us—and that’s exactly what this guide can help you do.
The Stalwarts: 7 Classic Toronto Restaurants for a Meal to Remember
At these long-running classic Toronto restaurants, you’ll find some of the best food in the city, plus the perfect blend of tradition, charm, and innovation.
Have You Fallen Out of Love With Your House? Here's Why
Remember that moment you first laid eyes on your home? How you swooned over those soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors?
The Incredible Shrinking Neighborhood: Buyers Narrow Their Focus
Most home buyers dream of settling down in a great city or town, but a growing number of house hunters are setting their sights smaller.
Vancouver Chef David Hawksworth on Canadian Cuisine, Food Memories + Dining Trends
You haven’t really eaten out in Vancouver until you’ve dined at one of chef David Hawksworth’s local establishments, Hawksworth or Nightingale.
‘We Aren’t Miracle Workers,’ and 6 Other Things Architects Wish You Knew
Of all the professionals you may turn to when building or renovating a home, few hold as exalted a position as the architect. And yet...
Making Herstory: Pacific Northwest Culinary Stars to Watch
No question. The Pacific Northwest has some of the finest female chefs and mixologists around.
5 Top Restaurants for Birthday Desserts
Any way you slice it, everyone needs cake (and all varieties of decadent desserts).
Carbs + Comfort Foods in the Pacific Northwest
Baby, it’s cold outside. And since it’s going to stay that way for a few more months, these picks will get you through deep winter by warming you up from the inside out.
No TV in Your Living Room? Here’s How It Should Look
Because designing a room around a TV is so last century...
Gonzo Gourmet Gadgets: Are Niche Kitchen Appliances Worth the Cash?
Should you really settle for an oven that can only bake (pffft!) or a fridge that doesn't send updates via smartphone?
'Help, a McMansion Is Going Up Next Door!'
Huge houses are being built on plots of land originally meant to accommodate smaller dwellings, sparking heated debates over what's best for surrounding communities.
I Hate the Open-Plan Kitchen—and Amazingly, I'm No Longer the Only One
They're just.....not good.
Let's Get Small: Top Tiny Restaurants Serving Big Flavors
Had enough of showboating celebrity chefs and cavernous spaces? Then check out these picks for the coziest tiny restaurants around the country.
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