Understanding the Emptiness of Pep Talks
Praise and pep talks are empty. Whatever is compelling my daughter to feel "less than" will not be satiated by my efforts to cheer her up.
Research Says: Leave the Kids, Take the Trip
Taking a trip without your kids may feel like you’re trying to escape, and that’s okay. Escape. Your relationship thirsts for it.
6 Guiding Principles for A Successful Co-Parenting Partnership
There is no miracle solution to co-parenting after a divorce, but a good place to start is consistently treating your ex with respect and love.
Reassurance From a Teacher That Your Job as the Parent is Harder
Please do not compare yourselves to your child’s teacher and worry that you are lacking.
8 Phrases You'll Say When Your Teen's Behind the Wheel (and What They Really Mean)
What can I say that would be simple, but stick with him? Can the principles that apply to driving also apply to life?
If You Do Divorce Right, Your Kids Will Thank You in 30 Years
I knew deep down that my parents really did care for our best interests because of the way they treated each other in front of us.
Expendable income is nonexistent these days. Even for tooth-loss.
The Most Important Kid-Communication Opportunity You Might Be Missing
These types of moments happen every day, when our children mention something that they are unsure of and wait to see our reactions.
How to Snap out of Snapping at Your Kids
Sometimes parenting is just completely and utterly overwhelming. Here are some tools that will help you snap out of snapping at your kids.
Teen Moods: They Are Not About You
When a simple conversation with your teen feels more like pulling teeth, remember that this is not personal. It's simply a symptom of adolescence.
I Stopped Running Away From Home When I Had Kids
I spent the first three decades of my life running away from home. Home was a nice idea, but only that, until I had kids.
Tried and Tested Tips for Air Travel With Young Kids
If you're undertaking a flight with young kids, some of these tried and true tactics honed over 20,000 miles of travel can help.
An Age-By-Age Guide to Helping Kids Manage Emotions
How we react to our kids’ emotions has an impact on the development of their emotional intelligence.
How to Turn Mundane Chores Into Mindful Moments for Our Kids
We can make chores a special experience for our kids by incorporating mindfulness into the tasks that might otherwise seem repetitive or boring.
Want to Enjoy Your Kids More? Ignore Them and Everyone Will Be Happier
The quickest way to stop behaviors like whining and tantrums is to selectively ignore them.
8 Very Doable Ways to Volunteer With Your Kids Today
Looking for practical ways to get children involved in volunteering? Try some of these ideas.
"I’ll Deal with The Denver Nuggets Later, Right Now I Need to do Something About That Baby."
When your screaming baby is more of a concern to the front desk than an NBA team doing what NBA teams do in hotel rooms, it's hard to know how to feel.
The Wee Hours of Motherhood: Healing After Birth
There is no such thing as a magical, all-knowing "maternal instinct" that just kicks in and makes everything all right overnight.
The French Method That Completely Shifted My Parenting
Life got a bit simpler after I adapted a popular French method into my parenting.
That Time My Preschooler Clapped Back at a Nosey Stranger
Humans are curious creatures and, by and large, I’m an open book. But sometimes the inquiries can go too far. Cue the loud-mouth toddler.
We Sure Do Have Our Hands Full
Maybe it's the slightly crazed expression I wear on my face when I go out with all four children in public, but people seem to say the same thing.
5 Things You Can Start Doing Today to Raise a Motivated Learner
One of the biggest frustrations parents face is getting their kids motivated to learn. Learning new skills can be frustrating. But there are strategies.
What Happened When I Shut off All Electronics for a Day (You'll Be Surprised)
Electronic devices had finally taken over my family, and not only was I irritated, I was concerned.
6 Common Elements of Effective Discipline
Regardless of the method used, effective discipline methods share similar characteristics.