Jen Millard
Jen Millard lives in Markham, Ontario with her husband, two daughters and three badly-behaved pets. Jen is happiest when she’s got her nose in a book, a glass of wine at her side and a nap on the horizon. When she's not blogging, Jen is wondering how mascara marketers sleep at night and teaching College part-time.
Dear Daughters: 50 Reminders for When School Starts
Dear daughters—grab a cheese string and listen up, because this is important. These are things you need to remember when school starts.
Why Does it Feel Like We’re Always Doing it Wrong?
“I didn’t take my kids camping this summer, I don’t buy organic, the iPad is our babysitter …” There are a million ways to feel like we’re always doing it wrong.
Family-Friendly Suggestions for Celebrating Pride Month
Celebrating Pride means celebrating a person’s right to love whomever they want. Here are some family-friendly ways to support or participate in Pride Month this year.
30+ Classic, Fun Loot Bag Ideas
Great loot bags and party favours don’t have to break the bank or require hours on Pinterest. The best ideas are fun, simple and on-trend.
Perfect Booze Pairings for Kids’ Snacks
Why do kids need so many snacks? Is 4:00 too early for Merlot? Here are the best booze pairings for kids snacks.
Should I Let My Kid Quit Sports?
There are many, many reasons why kids lose their enthusiasm and quit sports and activities. So how do you handle it?
The Mom Club: I’m on the Outside, Looking In
I’m not part of the mom club. But not because they’re not nice people. I can’t be part of the club, but it’s not because I don’t want to.
To Every Mom Who Has Ever Wondered “Now What?”
It’s normal to wonder how you (you as a woman, not you as a mom) fit into everything you’re doing, coordinating and creating for everyone else.
When Your Other Kids Are Growing Up with a Sibling with ADHD
When you have a sibling with ADHD you’re often called a “ghost child.” My ghost child was my easy child, so why was doing right by her so difficult?
12 Easy Gift Ideas for Kids You Barely Know
It’s that time of year again, birthday invitations come home for children you’ve never heard of. Here are some easy gift ideas for kids you barely know…