Family life

Making a budget is well worth it!

There are a million things you would rather do than make a budget. However, the peace of mind that comes with it is well worth it.

April 23, 2018

Different Families

Becoming a stepmom

You love him. He loves you. The story could have been as simple as that but he has children. All of a sudden, your couple becomes a family. Are you ready?

March 26, 2018

Being a parent

The foundation of the mother-child relationship

What is the foundation of a mother and child relationship? If you bet on unconditional love, read on and find out that even this love can face troubled times.

March 19, 2018

Different Families

Difficult family relationships

Do you dream of a harmonious relationship with your family or your in-laws but your situation is just the opposite? We explore difficult family relationships and how they affect us.

March 19, 2018

Separation and Grief

Shared custody for toddlers

Most parents agree that children will spend a week with dad and a week with mom, but is this really the best for a toddler? Is a week too long?

February 26, 2018

Being a parent

10 common mistakes mothers make

Did you just make a blunder? There is probably some of your education and a lot of goodwill in your mistakes as a young mom. Don’t worry!

February 19, 2018

Birthdays and Holidays

Write a letter to Santa Claus

Santa Claus and his 9,000 little elves are getting ready again this year to reply to the millions of letters received from children across the country.

November 27, 2017

Separation and Grief

How to: Maintaining a good relationship with your ex

After a separation, it's important to try our best to preserve the family unit, for our children's well-being. To do so, we must maintain a good relationship with our ex. Here's some advice.

September 18, 2017

Being a parent

They are SO cute when…

Don’t you think our children have a knack to make us go ‘Awww’ all the time? Motherforlife.com has made a list of 10 situations in which our heart just goes BOOM!

August 7, 2017

Being a parent

Mama’s boy and daddy’s little girl: Making sense of the bonds between mothers and sons, and fathers and daughters

The bond between a mother and her little girl is very strong, while father and son are a natural team. What about the opposite pairings?

July 10, 2017

Finances

How to: Apply for child assistance payments in Quebec for your family

Learn more about how to receive financial assistance if you have one or more dependent children, how to qualify for payments and how your family situation may affect the amount of financial aid your family can recieve.