How to Potty Train And/Or Lose Your Mind in 3 Days
In just 13 easy steps, you too, could be scraping poop out of a pair of Thomas the Tank Engine underwear in the Target bathroom. Potty training is easy!
This is Why I Hate Going to the Beach With My Kids
Remember when the beach was tranquil and relaxing? Yeah. No more. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
5 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Sleep Cycle (and Decrease Depression)
Unhealthy sleep cycles can aggravate depression and anxiety symptoms. These tips can get the whole family in a good nighttime rhythm.
My Kids Are Growing Up and I Feel Fine
Maybe I'll look back and think differently, but today I'm thankful time is moving forward.
How to Get Your Kids Into a Habit of Community Service
The more kids learn about the hardships of others in the world around them, the more they want to help make it better. And they absolutely can.
Even If You Don't Own Guns, Talk With Your Kids About Them
Every parent needs to talk with their kids about gun safety - even if they don't own any. Parents need to talk about it too.
The Last Generation Without Internet. What We Can Do
As soon as I saw its title, I couldn't not read what came next: What it feels like to be the last generation to remember life before the internet... “Being in this situation puts us in a privilege...
Cesarean delivery linked to increased risk of obesity
Individuals born by cesarean delivery were 15% more likely to become obese as children than individuals born by vaginal birth -- and the increased risk may persist through adulthood, according to a...
Rename and Rebrand Key to Success for Lab Grown Meats
For years, food technology companies have referred to their products as “cultured” or “lab-grown,” but as these new businesses start to make a first foray into the public eye, they are also pushing...
7 Ways Being a New Mother Is Just Like Being a Teenager
I just ate a candy bar in the bathroom and suddenly realized this new-mom thing is eerily similar to my teenage years.
To the Women in My Facebook Mom's Group: Stop Apologizing for Your First World Problems
There's no reason to feel bad about feeling bad. We've all been there, and we'll be here for you. Complain away, sister.
When Marriage Fails, Parenting Can Save You
While divorce is the end of a marriage, it is also the beginning of a new relationship with our kids. One father reflects on how that bond grew stronger.
The Best Medication For ADHD is Accepting That You Have It
It's the goal of most parents- raise kids who are comfortable in their own skin. But how do we go about that when their behavior is difficult to understand?
How to Drastically Reduce Your Kid's Temper Tantrums
Knowing what can trigger a full on tantrum can be the key to preventing them altogether. We can outsmart the tantrums, and help our children grow and learn.
How to Help Your Sensory Sensitive Child Have a Great School Year
Here are some things I’ve learned about making things easier for my OCD/sensory sensitive child to experience success in school.
Why You Should Give up on Achieving 'Work-Life Balance'
What if we stopped trying to solve this equation? Instead, we embrace the fact that there is no magical work-life balance formula.
Getting Back to Chores After Lazy Summer Days
Summer has a tendency of relaxing the rules around keeping up with the house. Here are some ways to reel them back in- with help from the kids.
Research Tells Us Your Kids Are Lying And You Don't Know It
New research shows that many parents wouldn't even know if they're raising Pinocchio.
Impact of Alcohol on Fertility From Consumption to Abstinence
The study did not distinguish between regular and binge drinking, which is important because alcohol can affect the menstrual cycle. And the male partner's alcohol intake was also not taken into a...
Your Math Skills Will Rub Off on Your Kids
Parents who excel at math produce children who excel at math. This is according to a recently released University of Pittsburgh study, which shows a distinct transfer of math skills from parent to...
After Years of Purging, a Longing To Be Full: My Secret Struggle With Bulimia
Now that I’m blessed with two daughters I’ve almost forgotten about this secret of my past; how I longed to be nourished while starving myself of food.
How to Stick Up For Yourself Like a Toddler
You know who knows what they want and aren't afraid to get/demand/steam roll you for it? Toddlers. Maybe it's time we adults took a page from their book.
I'm No Longer the Life of the Party, But I Am Still Dancing
I'm definitely no longer 20. But I can hardly believe I'm almost 40. And while many things have changed, the most important have stayed the same.
How to Grill and Swill Like a Dude: A Woman's Guide to the Weekend
Ok, ladies. We've let this grill thing go on a little too long. It's time to take what is rightfully ours! Grilling, swilling, and delegating the rest.