Why I Want My Daughter To Be More Princess Leia, Less Moana
A small crack etched itself onto my heart when I heard that another touchstone from childhood, Carrie Fisher, had died. In her portrayal of Princess Leia, Fisher embodied strength, humor, an indepe...
“This Is Us” Shows How Easily a Loving Mother Can Screw up Her Kids
Thanks, “This Is Us,” for tapping into so many insecurities of a mother who worries I’m not doing a good enough job.
What I Wasn't Prepared For as a Single Mom Living in Japan
I was aware of the culture shock I would endure. I was not prepared for was how moving to this new country would forever alter my relationship with my son.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #1 10 Insights of Remarkable Parents From a Family Therapist
10 Insights of Remarkable Parents from a Family Therapist by Angela Pruess At any given time you’ll find four or more parenting books on my Amazon wish list, a few by my nightstand, and an email b...
How Movement in the Classroom Helps Kids Focus
Allowing students more movement – both in the classroom and at home – is a win-win for teachers, parents, and kids alike.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #2 Everything Changed the Day I Learned Minecraft Has a Sex Mod
Everything Changed the Day I Learned Minecraft Has a Sex Mod by Amy Betters Midtvedt Take a minute to Google “Minecraft + sex mod.” I’ll wait. Did your brain explode? Because when I found out that...
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #3 5 Phrases That Can Help Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse
5 Phrases That Can Help Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse by Lucy Aitkenread Over the last few years I have worked with an incredible sexual abuse prevention team. They provide training for sch...
7 Ways to Overhaul Your Family's Digital Life in 2017
Here are seven ways to help you be more mindful, focus on what's most important, get the most out of media and technology, and raise good digital citizens.
What a Move to the 'Burbs Taught Me About Community
I first heard the statement “It takes a village to raise a child” in my single years, and all I could imagine was several hands grabbing a running toddler. Now that I'm a mom of three toddlers (ye...
How to Encourage Responsibility, Time Management, and Learning Without Homework
Six simple ways for parents to reinforce academic skills, foster good work habits, and teach responsibility at home without homework.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #5 The Free Time My Husband Doesn’t Realize He Has
The Free Time My Husband Doesn’t Realize He Has by Brigitta Burguess The other day my husband and I got into a conversation1about free time. We both agreed that he, working 45 hours a week, could ...
How to Handle the Violent Videos at Your Kid's Fingertips
On the internet, we're never more than a click away from things that can't be unseen. How can we manage the real-life violent images on our kid's devices?
Let Them Sleep: Why High Schools Should Start Later
Teens often experience a natural shift in their sleep patterns. This shift toward staying awake later is at odds with most school start times.
New Moms: Here Are 5 Ways Biology is Totally on Your Side
Becoming a mother is overwhelming, exhausting, and full of unknowns. But rest assured biology knows what it's doing.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #6 19 Things I Hope I’ve Taught My Daughter Before Her 18th Birthday
19 Things I Hope I’ve Taught My Daughter Before Her 18th Birthday by Randi Mazzella In just a few weeks my daughter will turn 18 years old. In the eyes of the world she will officially be an adult...
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #7 Dear Husband: I'm Not the Person You Married
Dear Husband: I'm Not the Person You Married by Laura Birks Dear Husband, I am sorry. I'm sorry that you've been neglected for the last four-and-a-half years. I'm sorry that your needs are second...
Most Anticipated Teen/Young Adult Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)
From series sequels to favorite authors and stand-alone novels, 2017 is shaping up to be a reading odyssey for maturing minds.
Don't Pump and Dump: A PSA for Breastfeeding Moms Who Enjoy a Few Drinks
The real question to answer is not should women pump and dump, it's why do women believe they should?
5 Compassionate Phrases to Help a Mom in Need (And We're All in Need)
Recognizing another mother's average, everyday struggle and stepping in to help is often a simple gesture with the biggest impact.
A Letter to My Self-Esteem on the Day My Pee-Proof Undies Came in the Mail
Hey, Self Esteem! You and I will be having the last (dry) laugh when we finally admit there's a problem and make the proper investment in undergarments.
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #8 How to Strengthen Your Child's Emotional Intelligence
How to Strengthen Your Child's Emotional Intelligence by Meghan Owenz When emotions run high, people do and say things they normally would not. When you're a young child, this is what you do all t...
Top 10 Posts of 2016: #9 World Schooling is the New Home Schooling
World Schooling is a Wild Ride That Just Might Be the Best Thing For Your Kids by Lucy Aitkenread Three years ago we sold our house and most of the things in it and yielded to the wanderlust in ou...
It may have "mom fashion" written all over it, but my mom vest is just the garment I need these days.
Most Anticipated Middle-Grade Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)
Sci-fi, mystery, humor, or stories based on real world experiences, these are some of the most anticipated books of early 2017 for middle-grade readers.