THE RECIPES

7 Pumpkin Spice Recipes Perfect for the Season

Yes, we know, the ever-popular PSL has been on the menu in coffee shops for weeks, but with October on the horizon, we’re really welcoming pumpkin season now. From delicious breakfast treats to iconic desserts, pumpkin adds warm and cozy vibes to just about anything. So, with that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite recipes that go beyond the latte to help you savour fall in every bite or sip.

Pumpkin Spice Streusel Cake
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake
Ginger-Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

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THE RESOURCE

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THE POLL

How Does Your Happiness Influence Your Kids?

ParentsCanada welcomes new contributors every month and it’s always refreshing to hear from new voices. We love this new piece from mindset coach Elvira V. Hopper, on how our joy, our happiness, can actually affect the emotional blueprint of our kiddos’ lives (Hopper calls it “the joy effect”). This doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time—of course that isn’t realistic. But finding joy in the small moments can actually teach your kids to do the same. Give the article read and let us know…do you think you’re already practicing “the joy effect”?  

TODAY’S POLL

P.S. Looking to learn more about emotional regulation as a parent and in your other relationships? We’ve got tons of great content. Start here:

Why Learning Emotional Regulation is a Critical Skill for Parents
Overwhelmed by Parenting and Work? This Two-Step Mindset Shift Can Help
Why the Gentle Parenting Approach is Burning Parents Out

Results From Our Last Poll

What’s your best hack for getting time to yourself?

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Doing a “chore” that your kids hate so you can be alone. (20%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Giving them a task that will take them a while (matching up socks, anyone?).  (46.6%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Hiding. Straight up. (33.3%)

THE GREAT IDEA

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THE GRANDPARENTS

When Kids Don’t Have Grandparents

With our focus on grandparents this year, we’ve discovered that people become honorary grandmas and grandpas far more often than we expected. And there’s something pretty lovely about that—it reinforces the idea that biology isn’t the only factor in forming strong family bonds.

Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child not having grandparents, or an older adult hoping to take on a grandparent-like role with the important kids in your life, read on for more.

THE DOWNLOAD

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This recipe book makes back-to-school dinners easy with six quick, delicious meals families will love. Created with High Liner Foods—Canada’s trusted seafood brand with over a century of expertise—it blends quality, flavour, and convenience. From fish burgers to fish tacos, these recipes prove weeknight meals can be simple and satisfying. Ready to download?

THE QUESTION BOX

The Term “Intensive Mothering” is Trending, But What Does It Mean?

The term “intensive mothering” describes a style of parenting that is child-centred, expert-driven, emotionally demanding, time-consuming and financially draining. Coined by sociologist Sharon Hays, it reflects the pressure many moms feel to give their kids everything—from endless extracurriculars to constant attention—often at the expense of their own needs, careers and well-being. While it stems from the desire to be a “good mother,” experts like Dr. Andrea O’Reilly from York University in Toronto argue that the model is socially constructed and unsustainable. Learning to say no, share the load and embrace simpler joys can actually be the best gift you give your kids—and yourself.

Click through for the full story and ideas on how to break free.