Lots changed for Canadian families in 2018, from an extended parental leave to new rules proposed for surrogate moms.
One of the biggest changes this year was the legalization of marijuana and how it would impact kids and their parents.
The road to parenthood can be a long, painful and expensive journey. In Canada, an estimated one in six couples experience difficulty starting a family.
This year marked 40 years since the world’s first baby was born through in vitro fertilization and in that time, more than eight million babies have been born using advanced fertility treatments.
WATCH: Family Matters profiled parents on their unique ways to parenthood
Another year is almost in the books, which means some people will be thinking about New Year’s resolutions. For people looking for inspiration, we asked renowned parenting author Alyson Schaffer for her single recommendation for families.
WATCH: Suggestions from parents on how they improved their family life
Family Matters will turn three years old in February. The segment was pitched as an idea by Global’s Laurel Gregory. Since then, the segment has evolved into a radio show, which airs on 630 CHED in Edmonton, 770 CHQR Global News Radio in Calgary and CKNW in Vancouver.
The Family Matters podcast relaunched in September and is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts or on most other podcast apps.
Our story ideas are generated from experiences in our own lives as well as from feedback from our audience. Feel free to message Kim at Kim.Smith@globalnews.ca or on Twitter to help contribute to our show.
WATCH: We caught up with Laurel Gregory to ask how life has been since adding a second baby to the mix
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