March 8 is International Women's Day, a day for all of us to reflect on women's achievements and get inspired to improve the lives of women in Canada and around the world. Celebrate by reading more about women's lives and how to raise children who believe in equality.

• The history of International Women's Day
Find out where International Women's Day came from, and why it's still relevant.

• Amnesty International's See It Hear It Quiz
Test your knowledge about violence against women in Canada and around the world.

• Canada's top 10 female athletes
We salute 10 of our own best female athletes. Find out who to watch in the 2008 and 2010 Olympic Games.

• Are you sure you treat your daughters and sons the same way?
Gender biases can be communicated in surprisingly subtle ways. Here's how to pay close attention to the signals you're giving to your children.

• How African grandmothers are saving their continent
Read about how grandmothers in Africa are taking control in a continent devastated by HIV/AIDS.

• 5 ways to encourage peace-loving kids
Free the Children shares ideas for supporting youth who want peace on Earth.

• The Canadian Living complete breast guide
Learn more about your breasts.

• How to discuss the news with your kids
How to make reading the newspaper a family ritual that helps your kids understand the world around them.

• When love hurts: The story of an abused woman
How one battered woman fought back – and won.

• 10 great Canadian women to know
Meet inspirational ladies with legendary accomplishments that make them world leaders.

• How to raise your daughter to be a leader
13 ways to prepare your daughter to enter the world with self-confidence.

• How to make the biggest difference when giving to charity
Even if you've only got a little to give, you can still make big changes. Here's how microloans, grants and livestock donations are improving lives in developing countries. Plus, how Sarah McLachlan changed the world with just one music video.