Hide the credit cards and instead build traditions with your kids. Supporting a child through gift disappointment is important to their emotional, cognitive and social development.
How to Infuse Your Family With the Spirit of Generosity This Christmas
Children start developing empathy and compassion as toddlers and should have a good understanding of generosity by age nine. Here are five thoughtful ways parents can help foster these behaviours.
Children start developing empathy and compassion as toddlers and should have a good understanding of generosity by age nine. Here are five thoughtful ways parents can help foster these behaviours.
We Need To Learn From the Men Who Rape
It's time to stop surveying women about their experiences as rape victims, time to research the men who perpetrate these crimes and work to inebriate and isolate women.
It’s time to stop surveying women about their experiences as rape victims, time to research the men who perpetrate these crimes and work to inebriate and isolate women.
‘Boy Erased’ – Why Conversion Therapies and Ex-Gay Ministries Should Be Outlawed
In 2018, Hollywood released two films depicting youth forced into Christian ex-gay conversion therapy programs. A survivor of these programs tells the story.
In 2018, Hollywood released two films depicting youth forced into Christian ex-gay conversion therapy programs. A survivor of these programs tells the story.
Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression, New Study Shows
Ayahuasca has long been used for indigenous healing and spiritual rituals. Now, a Brazilian clinical trial has confirmed that this psychoactive drink can help those with even severe depression.
Ayahuasca has long been used for indigenous healing and spiritual rituals. Now, a Brazilian clinical trial has confirmed that this psychoactive drink can help those with even severe depression.
Masculinity Should Not Be Defined by the Kavanaugh Hearings
A masculinities scholar weighs-in on the the reverberations of the recent Supreme Court hearings and what he calls a disturbing message of "boys will be boys." Men need to stop validating this lesson.
A masculinities scholar weighs-in on the the reverberations of the recent Supreme Court hearings and what he calls a disturbing message of “boys will be boys.” Men need to stop validating this lesson.
Are Joint Custody and Shared Parenting a Child’s Right?
Families in the 21st century have changed, making it necessary to rethink what has been "traditional" ways of sharing the custody of children.
Families in the 21st century have changed, making it necessary to rethink what has been “traditional” ways of sharing the custody of children.
More Boys Hurt by Dating Violence Than Girls
Surprisingly, a study of more than 35,000 Canadian adolescents shows that boys report higher rates of dating victimization than girls.
Surprisingly, a study of more than 35,000 Canadian adolescents shows that boys report higher rates of dating victimization than girls.
Fun Sex is Healthy Sex: Why Isn’t That on the Curriculum?
Sex education in progressive countries emphasizes intimacy, adventure and connection. What is the result?
Sex education in progressive countries emphasizes intimacy, adventure and connection. What is the result?
Barbershop Talks: A Safe Place to Discuss Black Masculinity
Barbershop Talks use the idea of the "barbershop around the corner" as a place to meet and discuss ideas and create a safe space for Black men and boys to talk openly about masculinity.
Barbershop Talks use the idea of the “barbershop around the corner” as a place to meet and discuss ideas and create a safe space for Black men and boys to talk openly about masculinity.
Why Life Insurance Companies Want Your Fitbit Data
Insurer John Hancock now requires customers to use activity trackers for life insurance policies. Here's how that will put life insurance and even mortgages out of reach for many people.
Insurer John Hancock now requires customers to use activity trackers for life insurance policies. Here’s how that will put life insurance and even mortgages out of reach for many people.
Does Being Smart and Successful Lower Your Chances of Getting Married?
The old myth that it's impossible for educated women over 40 to get married still lingers. Actually, educated women are doing OK in the U.S. In China, however, the story changes.
The old myth that it’s impossible for educated women over 40 to get married still lingers. Actually, educated women are doing OK in the U.S. In China, however, the story changes.
The Science of Multitasking, and Why You Should Doodle in Class
Multitasking may not be what you think it is and it might not even help you be more productive if you choose to do the wrong things at the same time.
Multitasking may not be what you think it is and it might not even help you be more productive if you choose to do the wrong things at the same time.
It’s Time To Address The Hidden Agenda of School Dress Codes
Dress codes in schools can mask a lot of inequality issues around gender, race and religion. Why not go with a simple policy that applies to everyone equally and discuss the underlying issues instead?
Dress codes in schools can mask a lot of inequality issues around gender, race and religion. Why not go with a simple policy that applies to everyone equally and discuss the underlying issues instead?
Midlife Sex Problems? New research Says You’re Not Alone
Low libido, problems ejaculating, vaginal pain -- these problems are common for midlife Canadians, and some of them are way more likely if you're married.
Low libido, problems ejaculating, vaginal pain — these problems are common for midlife Canadians, and some of them are way more likely if you’re married.
‘BlacKkKlansman’ – A Deadly Serious Comedy
BlacKkKlansman is more than a good story: it expertly weaves together comedy with serious drama to bring the story of past racism to illuminate our present day issues.
BlacKkKlansman is more than a good story: it expertly weaves together comedy with serious drama to bring the story of past racism to illuminate our present day issues.