Polls

  • How long did it take you to lose your baby weight?

    A few months31%  
    A year or less18%  
    More than a year5%  
    I'm still trying!47%  

    Nov. 16, 2009

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  • Which came first in your house?

    "Mama"45%  
    "Dada"55%  

    Nov. 16, 2009

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  • What is your child's "specialty" in the kitchen?

    Eggs21%  
    Milkshakes 13%  
    Mac 'n' cheese25%  
    Tea 'n' toast3%  
    Beef stroganoff26%  
    Other12%  

    Nov. 2, 2009

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  • What's your favourite thing to do all together as a family?

    Sit down to a meal27%  
    Watch a movie/video22%  
    Go outside!31%  
    Visit family or friends10%  
    Play cards/Rock Band7%  
    Other3%  

    Oct. 26, 2009

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  • Do you think "Peanut Free Zones" are getting out of control?

    Yes, I don't think it is fair for kids who like peanut products55%  
    No, I think it is better safe than sorry36%  
    No, my child has a peanut allergy6%  
    No comment3%  

    Oct. 5, 2009

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  • Be honest. Are you getting enough physical activity to be considered physically fit?

    Yes!11%  
    I'm trying, just not quite there yet19%  
    Definitely Not38%  
    I keep saying I'll start on Monday 21%  
    Life is too busy, I've given up trying for now11%  

    Sep. 30, 2009

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  • How many extracurricular activities do your kids participate in?

    One a week: Each, that is. It's the only way to stay sane!48%  
    Two a week: It's busy, all right, but I want them to have the chance to enjoy as many interests as p33%  
    Three a week: They seem to thrive; thank goodness for carpools! 5%  
    Four or more: How do I even have time to answer this poll? Good question!15%  

    Sep. 28, 2009

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  • How much do you expect to pay for Back to School expenses this year?

    Less than $10028%  
    $100 - $20025%  
    $200 - $30016%  
    $300 - $4009%  
    $400 - $5005%  
    over $50017%  

    Sep. 25, 2009

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  • Have you shared any of your pictures or browsed through the CPO photo gallery?

    Yes22%  
    No76%  
    On my way there now! -click *talk about it* on the poll results page2%  

    Aug. 31, 2009

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  • Is it tougher being a parent today than when you were a kid?

    Yes75%  
    No19%  
    Undecided6%  

    Aug. 5, 2009

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  • My best parenting advice comes from:

    My parents44%  
    My friends19%  
    Right here at CanadianParents.com23%  
    Other14%  

    Aug. 3, 2009

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  • Your family's travel plans for this summer include a...

    Vacation30%  
    Staycation32%  
    Short weekend away39%  

    Jul. 27, 2009

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  • As women, we are evolving. Do you struggle with who you are?

    Yes, almost every single day36%  
    No, I am perfectly sure at all times19%  
    Some days yes, some days no44%  

    Jun. 26, 2009

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  • Have you ever dialed emergency, 911?

    Yes57%  
    No43%  

    May. 27, 2009

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  • What is the biggest cutback your family has made as a result of the recession?

    Restaurants33%  
    Groceries7%  
    Entertainment19%  
    Vacations19%  
    Housing2%  
    Nothing20%  

    May. 12, 2009

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  • Let's talk social networking. Do you use...

    Facebook?67%  
    Twitter?3%  
    Both?10%  
    Neither?20%  

    May. 9, 2009

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  • Has the arrival of spring lifted your spirits?

    Yes! (tell us why by clicking on talk about it below after you vote!) 81%  
    No (tell us why not by clicking on talk about it below after you vote!) 19%  

    Apr. 10, 2009

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  • Surprise Visits: Has your child ever mistakenly witnessed an inappropriate intimate moment between you and your partner?

    Yes (spill the beans by clicking on talk about it below after you vote!) 25%  
    No75%  

    Feb. 26, 2009

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  • Have you joined the Slow Cooker Club yet?

    Yes!54%  
    I'm on my way to do that now.38%  
    Not interested.8%  

    Feb. 11, 2009

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  • As a parent, my New Years Resolution for 2009 is:

    Make sure my child/family eats healthier meals and snacks17%  
    Spend more "quality" time with my family17%  
    Focus more on my child's developing spirituality and values11%  
    To have more patience (not yell and lose it)37%  
    Make sure my child/family watches less TV and video games.11%  
    Other7%  

    Jan. 31, 2009

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  • When it comes to preparing meals, do you ever use a Slow Cooker/Crockpot?

    Yes, and I love it!36%  
    Yes, but not as often as I'd like to51%  
    No, but I would like to learn how11%  
    What's a Slow Cooker?3%  

    Dec. 30, 2008

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  • Will you be taking advantage of online greetings this year instead of traditional cards?

    Yes20%  
    No49%  
    Both, I'll be mailing cards and emailing greetings31%  

    Dec. 27, 2008

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  • Will you tell your kids you waited until marriage to have sex, even if you didn't?

    Yes34%  
    No66%  

    Dec. 25, 2008

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  • What is your Christmas budget for each child?

    0 - $5018%  
    $50-$10017%  
    $100-$20021%  
    $200-$30013%  
    $300-$4005%  
    $400-$5005%  
    $500-$6003%  
    $600-$7001%  
    $700-$8001%  
    $800-$9001%  
    $900-$10002%  
    Over $100015%  

    Dec. 17, 2008

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  • What are your plans for Holiday Spending?

    I will spend more than last year.18%  
    I will spend about the same as last year.20%  
    I will spend less than I did last year because I WANT to cut back.28%  
    I will spend less than I did last year because I have LESS money.34%  

    Nov. 24, 2008

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  • Our Halloween costumes will be:

    Store bought58%  
    Homemade36%  
    Don't know yet6%  

    Nov. 14, 2008

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  • Do you know when and where your child was conceived?

    Yes, I can picture it now (spill the beans by clicking talk about it below after you vote!) 65%  
    I can narrow it down to a few possibilities, but I'm not sure 24%  
    Your guess is as good as mine!11%  

    Oct. 9, 2008

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  • Assuming you're female, who initiates lovemaking in your relationship?

    More often I do21%  
    More often my partner does55%  
    It's about 50-5024%  

    Sep. 28, 2008

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  • Do children bring happiness?

    Yes, absolutely!89%  
    No6%  
    Undecided5%  

    Sep. 23, 2008

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  • If you could make a decent income, would you work from home instead of going out to work?

    Yes, absolutely!74%  
    No, I enjoy getting out of the house11%  
    I'm Undecided7%  
    I already work from home8%  

    Sep. 12, 2008

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  • How much money will your family spend on back-to-school?

    Less than $10044%  
    Between $100 and $20018%  
    Between $200 and $30011%  
    Between $300 and $4008%  
    Between $400 and $5006%  
    More than $50014%  

    Aug. 18, 2008

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  • Where do (did) your kids sleep when they were little?

    In our bed24%  
    Beside our bed10%  
    They start in their own bed but often end up in ours21%  
    Always in their own bed44%  
    Other2%  

    Jul. 30, 2008

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  • Do you ever have sexy dreams about celebrities or people you hardly know?

    Yes53%  
    No48%  

    Jul. 16, 2008

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  • Due to high gas prices, have your vacation plans changed this summer?

    Yes66%  
    No34%  

    Jul. 9, 2008

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  • Have you or would you ever, put your toddler in a harness?

    Yes, regularly13%  
    Yes, periodically29%  
    No57%  

    Jun. 2, 2008

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  • Let's talk food prices. Have you noticed an increase in your grocery bill?

    Yes89%  
    No11%  

    May. 29, 2008

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  • Have you joined the Clutter Control Club?

    Yes60%  
    No40%  

    May. 25, 2008

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  • This is a difficult question as all are important but if you had to choose one, what value is most important to you:

    Your home - maintaining a pleasant looking and organized home.29%  
    Cooking - Preparing tasty and nutritious meals for my family.28%  
    Friends - Building and maintaining meaningful friendships.44%  

    May. 20, 2008

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  • Have you started your very own blog here at CanadianParents.com?

    Yes!19%  
    Not yet but I'm planning to14%  
    What's a blog?14%  
    Not interested53%  

    May. 12, 2008

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  • Sunday is Mother's Day. What gift will mean the most to you?

    A card or gift made by my child.26%  
    Breakfast in bed5%  
    Spending time with my child(ren)33%  
    Spending time with my own mother16%  
    A Day without chores.13%  
    A bought gift from my partner.6%  

    May. 6, 2008

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  • I consider laundry to be...

    A therapeutic chore.31%  
    An unavoidable bore.69%  

    Apr. 30, 2008

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  • How satisfied are you with your sex life?

    It couldn't be better!26%  
    It's just OK.24%  
    What sex life? (in a relationship)40%  
    What sex life? (no relationship)11%  

    Apr. 24, 2008

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  • When it comes to dishes in our house...

    They're washed by hand each day.26%  
    They're washed in the dishwasher each day.22%  
    They're washed by hand most days, but not all.11%  
    They're washed in the dishwasher most days, but not all.34%  
    Our sink is always filled with dirty dishes!7%  

    Mar. 31, 2008

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  • Many people consider cleaning bathrooms a huge chore. How many bathrooms are in your home?

    One18%  
    Two34%  
    Three33%  
    Four or more15%  

    Mar. 31, 2008

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  • Fess up. Do you make your bed every day?

    Yes45%  
    Half the time26%  
    Maybe twice a year18%  
    Never11%  

    Mar. 20, 2008

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  • Paying kids to study or get good grades is a smart idea!

    I agree21%  
    I disagree79%  

    Mar. 4, 2008

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  • I wish I could better organize my:

    Kitchen10%  
    Mudroom/Entryway8%  
    Family Room & Toys9%  
    Closets16%  
    My whole house!58%  

    Feb. 28, 2008

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  • In your home, what irritates you the most?

    Piles of laundry12%  
    Toys strewn all over the place13%  
    Dirty dishes, messy kitchen47%  
    Paper and mail clutter24%  
    Nothing, my home is always tidy!4%  

    Feb. 8, 2008

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  • Should the government make smoking in cars with children illegal?

    Yes89%  
    No11%  

    Jan. 30, 2008

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  • You can create amazing slide shows, scrapbooks and photo ecards with Canadian Parents Smilebox! Have you made your Smilebox yet?

    Yes, and I love it!59%  
    Just going there now13%  
    Maybe later28%  

    Dec. 31, 2007

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  • Would you like the opportunity to create your own blog here at CanadianParents.com?

    Yes!!55%  
    No thanks45%  

    Dec. 19, 2007

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  • Halloween is becoming a bigger and bigger celebration each year. More parties, more special food, and fancier costumes. In your opinion as a parent is Halloween:

    more trouble than it's worth40%  
    no trouble, just lots of fun!60%  

    Oct. 22, 2007

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  • Do you know a child who has been diagnosed with an ASD? (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    Yes, a friend's child27%  
    Yes, a relative's child9%  
    Yes, my own child15%  
    I know MANY children diagnosed with an ASD17%  
    No32%  

    Oct. 8, 2007

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  • If money and time were in total abundance, how many children would you have?

    one more child than I have now24%  
    two more children than I have now28%  
    three or more children than I have now26%  
    I wouldn't change a thing!23%  

    Sep. 30, 2007

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  • Due to the recent toy recalls will you be more selective when buying toys this holiday season?

    Yes89%  
    No11%  

    Sep. 20, 2007

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