Dear Corporate America: SAHMs Are a Great Untapped Resource
Corporate policies and expectations that put a company first, above all, often push mothers out of the workforce. It doesn't have to be that way.
Debate Club: Are Professional Photos Worth the Fuss (and Expense)?
We Don’t Do Professional Photos by Laura Richards It started when my husband and I got engaged. Back in 1998, everyone did a couple’s photo for their local newspaper engagement announcement page. ...
5 Ways My Husband's Lazy Parenting Is Actually Great
I used to view my husband's more hands off approach to parenting as his unwillingness to help. But then I realized he may be onto something.
My List of Demands for the Extended Holiday Break
This holiday break, I've told myself I'm going to slow down, listen more, and enjoy the family time. But only if my demands are met.
How to Help Your Attachment-Challenged Child
Everything that comes naturally for parents when disciplining their children is wrong for children with attachment disorders.
My “Happy” Birthday Surprise That Required a Plumber and a Bucket of Disinfectant
Simple decorating pleasures go right down the toilet when you allow kids to live in your house. (Literally, in some cases.)
Are You Good at Accepting a Compliment?
For women in particular, it's difficult to recognize that accepting a compliment is all about being confident and gracious, not cocky or arrogant.
Stop Letting Your Kids Push You Around
As your child's first teacher, it's your job to hold them to the same standard of respect and courtesy you expect them to give others.
Are You the Mother You Thought You'd Be? Me Neither.
Ever since I was about 20, I've been excited to be a mother. Surely, it must be the most fulfilling thing you can possibly do? Surely, it would complete me? I've always adored kids. I re-trained as...
The Myth of the Poisonous Poinsettia
Despite the myth being debunked, poinsettias have continued to be incorrectly identified as poisons.
Why Choosing Family Over Career Was the Right Decision – For Me
Being honest with yourself about what you want in your career as a mother and professional-and owning that decision- is the key to being satisfied.
How Being Depressed Made Me a Good Mother
Depression taught me that feeling love is the most important thing. And that alone makes mothering through it all just a little easier.
Why My Kids Know the Truth About Santa
Choosing to uphold the myth of Santa is a tricky decision.
5 Sweet, Simple Truths About Life Inspired by Toddlers
Innocent, sweet, and full of brutal honesty, toddlers inherently know how to live their best life. We adults could stand to learn a few things.
5 Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Treat Mom Brain
The likelihood of ever thinking clearly again after having kids is pretty low. You're going to need to give your brain all the help it can get.
Why Corporal Punishment Doesn’t Work, According to Science
I was stunned last week when I read an NPR article reporting that about half of American states—mostly in the South—still allow corporal punishment in schools, including the state where I am raisin...
What would you do if your kid refused to stop licking family members? Could the answer ever be to – gasp! – lick back?
10 Weird Things All New Moms Worry About
There are two things that are certain once you become a parent: dirty diapers and a whole lot of worrying. Luckily, it's easy to look back and laugh.
The Pain of Miscarriage and the Crisis of Faith That Follows
It's hard to believe there is a plan for your life when the path you so desperately want is just out of reach. And finding a new path after miscarriage feels impossible.
How to Talk to Your Reluctant Teen About Going to College
Every teen takes a different path to college, and some may just take longer than others. But you have to support them along the way.
The Nutcracker: How to Take Your Kids to the Ballet
When you take your child to a ballet performance, you're introducing them to a world of music, dance, costumes, stage design, and excitement.
7 Things You Can Do To Help A Bereaved Mother In Her Second Year Of Grief (And Beyond)
The first few weeks after losing a child, the outpouring of love and support is enormous. But as other's lives go back to normal, it's easy to feel forgotten.
I Know People Do It, But Should I? Wrestling With the Decision to Have Another Kid
Clearly, it's possible to have more than one kid. But it can't be easy to manage. How is a mother of one supposed to know if she can hack it?
What I Tell My Kids About Working Moms
My husband, kids, and I were driving home from the park a few weeks ago when my son pointed at his friend’s house. “Is Jack’s daddy staying home today, too?” he asked. I said he probably was since ...